{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1385.008","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1385.008","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS [1200. - 1796.88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.2. Health Care Service Plans [1340. - 1399.874.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2.2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6.1. Pharmacy Benefit Managers [1385.001. - 1385.009.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2.2/article-6.1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 21, Sec. 16.   (AB 116)   Effective June 30, 2025.","effective":"2025-06-30","html":"<p>On or after January 1, 2027, or the date on which the department has established the licensure process pursuant to Section <a href=\"/hsc/1385.009\">1385.009</a>, whichever is later, a person shall not engage in business as a pharmacy benefit manager for a payer in this state unless that person has first secured a license from the director. A license issued pursuant to this article is not transferable without the express and specific permission of the director.</p>","text":"On or after January 1, 2027, or the date on which the department has established the licensure process pursuant to Section 1385.009, whichever is later, a person shall not engage in business as a pharmacy benefit manager for a payer in this state unless that person has first secured a license from the director. A license issued pursuant to this article is not transferable without the express and specific permission of the director.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/pharmacy-benefit-managers-1385-008","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}