{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"6516","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6516","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 6. Professional Fiduciaries [6500. - 6592.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Administration [6510. - 6520.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-6/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 491, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2007.","effective":"2007-01-01","html":"<p>Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the bureau in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.</p>","text":"Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the bureau in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/administration-6516","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}