{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"5537.5","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 5537.5","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 3. Architecture [5500. - 5610.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Application of Chapter [5535. - 5538.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-3/article-3"}],"history":"Added by renumbering Section 5537.4 by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1327, Sec. 8.5.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A civil engineer authorized to use that title under the provisions of Chapter 7 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/bpc/6700\">6700</a>), insofar as he or she practices the profession for which he or she is registered, is exempt from the provisions of this chapter, except that a civil engineer may not use the title “architect,” unless he or she holds a license as required in this chapter.</p>","text":"A civil engineer authorized to use that title under the provisions of Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 6700), insofar as he or she practices the profession for which he or she is registered, is exempt from the provisions of this chapter, except that a civil engineer may not use the title “architect,” unless he or she holds a license as required in this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/application-of-chapter-5537-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}