{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"6540","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6540","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 3. Licensing [6530. - 6543.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-6/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 491, Sec. 3.   Effective January 1, 2007.","effective":"2007-01-01","html":"<p>Individuals, entities, agencies, and associations that propose to offer educational programs qualifying for the prelicensing educational or continuing educational requirements of this chapter shall apply for and obtain the approval of the bureau.</p>","text":"Individuals, entities, agencies, and associations that propose to offer educational programs qualifying for the prelicensing educational or continuing educational requirements of this chapter shall apply for and obtain the approval of the bureau.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/licensing-6540","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}