{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"8023","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 8023","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 3. Application, Examination, and Certificate; Requirement and Contents [8020. - 8027.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-13/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 665.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No certificate shall be issued until the applicant has passed the examination prescribed by the board.</p>","text":"No certificate shall be issued until the applicant has passed the examination prescribed by the board.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/application-examination-and-certificate-requirement-and-8023","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}