{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"8015","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 8015","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 13. Shorthand Reporters [8000. - 8051.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-13"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Application of Chapter [8015. - 8019.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-13/article-2"}],"history":"Amended (as amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 529, Sec. 4) by Stats. 1990, Ch. 505, Sec. 4.   Section operative June 30, 1996, by its own provisions.","effective":null,"html":"<p>This chapter is designed to establish and maintain a standard of competency for those engaged in the practice of shorthand reporting, for the protection of the public, in general, and for the protection of all litigants whose rights to personal freedom and property are affected by the competency of shorthand reporters, in particular.</p><p>This section shall become operative on June 30, 1996.</p>","text":"This chapter is designed to establish and maintain a standard of competency for those engaged in the practice of shorthand reporting, for the protection of the public, in general, and for the protection of all litigants whose rights to personal freedom and property are affected by the competency of shorthand reporters, in particular. This section shall become operative on June 30, 1996.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/application-of-chapter-8015","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}