{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"8017.5","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 8017.5","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 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":"Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 569, Sec. 5.   (AB 156)   Effective September 27, 2022.","effective":"2022-09-27","html":"<p>For purposes of this article:</p><p>(a) “Voice writer” means a certified shorthand reporter that makes a verbatim record or a proceeding using a closed microphone voice dictation silencer, steno mask, or similar device using oral shorthand and voice notes.</p><p> (b) “Voice writing” means a verbatim record or a proceeding using a closed microphone voice dictation silencer, steno mask, or similar device using oral shorthand and voice notes made by a certified shorthand reporter.</p>","text":"For purposes of this article: (a) “Voice writer” means a certified shorthand reporter that makes a verbatim record or a proceeding using a closed microphone voice dictation silencer, steno mask, or similar device using oral shorthand and voice notes. (b) “Voice writing” means a verbatim record or a proceeding using a closed microphone voice dictation silencer, steno mask, or similar device using oral shorthand and voice notes made by a certified shorthand reporter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/application-of-chapter-8017-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}