{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"5058.1","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 5058.1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY [5000. - 9998.12.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Accountants [5000. - 5158.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Application of Chapter [5050. - 5058.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-1/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 878, Sec. 35.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>A person or firm may not use any title or designation in connection with the designation “certified public accountant” or “public accountant” that is false or misleading.</p><p>The board may adopt regulations covering the use of titles or designations.</p>","text":"A person or firm may not use any title or designation in connection with the designation “certified public accountant” or “public accountant” that is false or misleading. The board may adopt regulations covering the use of titles or designations.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/application-of-chapter-5058-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}