Amended IN Assembly April 30, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1501Introduced by Committee on Business and Professions Assembly Member BermanFebruary 24, 2025 An act to amend Sections 2460, 2470, 2472, 2474, 2488, 2499.5, and 2472 3504, and 3521.1 of, to amend and renumber Section 2460.1 of, and repeal Section 2460 of, to add Section 2460.1 3504.2 to, and to add, amend, and renumber Section 2460.1 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to healing arts. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1501, as amended, Committee on Business and Professions Berman. Physician assistants and podiatrists.Existing law, the Medical Practice Act, establishes in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Podiatric Medical Board of California to license and regulate podiatrists. Existing law, the Physician Assistant Practice Act, establishes in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Physician Assistant Board to license and regulate physician assistants. Existing law repeals the provisions establishing those boards on January 1, 2026, and specifies the repeal of those provisions renders those boards subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to evaluate the Podiatric Medical Board and the Physician Assistant Board through the joint legislative sunset review oversight process and to subsequently include in this measure recommendations produced through that process. extend the operation of those boards until January 1, 2030.Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to use certain terms or letters indicating or implying that a person is a doctor of podiatric medicine without holding a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended certificate to practice podiatric medicine.This bill would include in those provisions the use of the term podiatric surgeon. The bill would state that it is the policy of this state that a doctor of podiatric medicine shall not be classified or treated as an ancillary provider in any health care setting or insurance reimbursement structure for any purpose.Existing law requires the Podiatric Medical Board of California to issue a certificate to practice podiatric medicine by credentialing if an applicant has submitted to the board from the credentialing organization verification that they are licensed as a doctor of podiatric medicine in any other state if the applicant has passed specified examinations, and requires the applicant to have passed those examinations within the past 10 years.This bill would delete the requirement that the applicant pass those examinations within the past 10 years.Existing law establishes specified fees applicable to certificates to practice podiatric medicine, including a biennial renewal fee of $1,318, a $100 fee for a duplicate wall certificate, a $50 for a duplicate renewal receipt fee, and a $30 endorsement fee.This bill would increase the biennial renewal fee to $1,950, would instead establish a $100 fee for a duplicate certificate certificate, and would delete the duplicate renewal receipt and endorsement fees. The bill would correct cross references and make other nonsubstantive changes.Existing law establishes various fees for physician assistants, including a $25 application fee, a $250 initial license fee, a $300 biennial license renewal fee, a $25 delinquency fee, and a $10 fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of standing, or letter of verification of licensure.This bill would instead establish an $80 application fee, a $500 initial license fee, a $500 biennial license renewal fee, a $75 delinquency fee, and a $50 fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of good standing, or letter of verification of licensure.This bill would correct cross-references and make other technical changes to the Physician Assistant Practice Act and the provisions of the Medical Practice Act applicable to podiatrists.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1.It is the intent of the Legislature to evaluate the Podiatric Medical Board of California and the Physician Assistant Board through the joint legislative sunset review oversight process and to subsequently include in this bill recommendations produced through that process.SEC. 2.SECTION 1. Section 2460 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2460. (a) There is created in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Podiatric Medical Board of California. Any reference in any provision of law to the California Board of Podiatric Medicine shall be deemed to refer to the Podiatric Medical Board of California. (b) The amendments made by Chapter 775 of the Statutes of 2017 relating to podiatrists shall not be construed to change any rights or privileges held by podiatrists prior to the enactment of that act.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 3.SEC. 2. Section 2460.1 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:2460.1. Section 2460 shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 2460 renders the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature. SEC. 4.SEC. 3. Section 2460.1 of the Business and Professions Code is amended and renumbered to read:2460.2. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.SEC. 5.SEC. 4. Section 2470 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2470. The board may adopt, amend, or repeal, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), regulations necessary to enable the board to carry into effect the provisions of law relating to the practice of podiatric medicine.SEC. 6.SEC. 5. Section 2472 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2472. (a) The certificate to practice podiatric medicine authorizes the holder to practice podiatric medicine.(b) As used in this chapter, podiatric medicine means the diagnosis, medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, and electrical treatment of the human foot, including the ankle and tendons that insert into the foot and the nonsurgical treatment of the muscles and tendons of the leg governing the functions of the foot.(c) A doctor of podiatric medicine shall not administer an anesthetic other than local. If an anesthetic other than local is required for any procedure, the anesthetic shall be administered by another licensed health care practitioner who is authorized to administer the required anesthetic within the scope of their practice.(d) (1) A doctor of podiatric medicine may do the following:(A) Perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle pursuant to subdivision (e).(B) Perform services under the direct supervision of a physician and surgeon, as an assistant at surgery, in surgical procedures that are otherwise beyond the scope of practice of a doctor of podiatric medicine.(C) Perform a partial amputation of the foot no further proximal than the Choparts joint.(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to permit a doctor of podiatric medicine to function as a primary surgeon for any procedure beyond their scope of practice.(e) A doctor of podiatric medicine may perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle only in the following locations:(1) A licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) A licensed surgical clinic, as defined in Section 1204 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical clinic.(3) An ambulatory surgical center that is certified to participate in the Medicare program under Subchapter Title XVIII (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1395 et seq.) of the federal Social Security Act, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical center.(4) A freestanding physical plant housing outpatient services of a licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1). For purposes of this section, a freestanding physical plant means any building that is not physically attached to a building where inpatient services are provided.(5) An outpatient setting accredited pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 1248.1 of the Health and Safety Code.(f) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a doctor of podiatric medicine with training or experience in wound care may treat ulcers resulting from local and systemic etiologies on the leg no further proximal than the tibial tubercle.SEC. 6. Section 2474 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2474. (a) Any person who uses in any sign or in any advertisement or otherwise, the word or words doctor of podiatric medicine, doctor of podiatry, podiatric doctor, podiatric surgeon, D.P.M., podiatrist, foot specialist, or any other term or terms or any letters indicating or implying that he or she is they are a doctor of podiatric medicine, or that he or she practices they practice podiatric medicine, or holds himself hold themselves out as practicing podiatric medicine or foot correction as defined in Section 2472, without having at the time of so doing a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended certificate as provided for in this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.(b) It is the policy of this state that a doctor of podiatric medicine shall not be classified or treated as an ancillary provider in any health care setting or insurance reimbursement structure for any purpose.SEC. 7. Section 2488 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2488. The board shall issue a certificate to practice podiatric medicine by credentialing if the applicant has submitted directly to the board from the credentialing organizations verification that he or she is they are licensed as a doctor of podiatric medicine in any other state and meets all of the following requirements:(a) The applicant has graduated from an approved school or college of podiatric medicine.(b) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed either part III of the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States or a written examination that is recognized by the board to be the equivalent in content to the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States.(c) The applicant has satisfactorily completed a postgraduate training program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.(d) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed any oral and practical examination that may be required of all applicants by the board to ascertain clinical competence.(e) The applicant has committed no acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of a certificate under Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475).(f) The board determines that no disciplinary action has been taken against the applicant by any podiatric licensing authority and that the applicant has not been the subject of adverse judgments or settlements resulting from the practice of podiatric medicine that the board determines constitutes evidence of a pattern of negligence or incompetence.(g) A disciplinary databank report regarding the applicant is received by the board from the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards.SEC. 7.SEC. 8. Section 2499.5 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2499.5. The following fees apply to certificates to practice podiatric medicine.The medicine. The amount of fees prescribed for doctors of podiatric medicine shall be determined by the board and shall be as described below. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be fixed by the board in amounts not to exceed the actual costs of providing the service for which the fee is collected.(a) Each applicant for a certificate to practice podiatric medicine shall pay an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100) at the time the application is filed. If the applicant qualifies for a certificate, they shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100).(b) Each applicant who qualifies for a certificate, as a condition precedent to its issuance, in addition to other fees required by this section, shall pay an initial license fee. The initial license fee shall be eight hundred dollars ($800). The initial license shall expire the second year after its issuance on the last day of the month of birth of the licensee. The board may reduce the initial license fee by up to 50 percent of the amount of the fee for any applicant who is enrolled in a postgraduate training program approved by the board or who has completed a postgraduate training program approved by the board within six months prior to the payment of the initial license fee.(c)Before January 1, 2021, the biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand one hundred dollars ($1,100). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.(d) On and after January 1, 2021, the(c) The biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand three hundred eighteen dollars ($1,318). nine hundred fifty dollars ($1,950). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.(e)(d) The delinquency fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150).(f)(e) The duplicate certificate fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100).(g)(f) The letter of good standing fee or for loan deferment shall be one hundred dollars ($100).(h)(g) There shall be a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for the issuance of a residents license under Section 2475.(i)(h) The fee for approval of a continuing education course or program shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250).SEC. 9. Section 3504 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:3504. (a) There is established a Physician Assistant Board. The board consists of nine members.(b) (1)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.(2)Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.SEC. 10. Section 3504.2 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:3504.2. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 3504 renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committee of the Legislature.SEC. 11. Section 3521.1 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:3521.1. The fees to be paid by physician assistants are to be set by the board as follows:(a) An application fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) eighty dollars ($80) shall be charged to each physician assistant applicant.(b) An initial license fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) five hundred dollars ($500) shall be charged to each physician assistant to whom a license is issued.(c) A biennial license renewal fee not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300). five hundred dollars ($500).(d) The delinquency fee is twenty-five dollars ($25). seventy-five dollars ($75).(e) The duplicate license fee is ten dollars ($10).(f) The fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of good standing, or letter of verification of licensure shall be ten dollars ($10). fifty dollars ($50).
Amended IN Assembly April 30, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1501Introduced by Committee on Business and Professions Assembly Member BermanFebruary 24, 2025 An act to amend Sections 2460, 2470, 2472, 2474, 2488, 2499.5, and 2472 3504, and 3521.1 of, to amend and renumber Section 2460.1 of, and repeal Section 2460 of, to add Section 2460.1 3504.2 to, and to add, amend, and renumber Section 2460.1 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to healing arts. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1501, as amended, Committee on Business and Professions Berman. Physician assistants and podiatrists.Existing law, the Medical Practice Act, establishes in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Podiatric Medical Board of California to license and regulate podiatrists. Existing law, the Physician Assistant Practice Act, establishes in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Physician Assistant Board to license and regulate physician assistants. Existing law repeals the provisions establishing those boards on January 1, 2026, and specifies the repeal of those provisions renders those boards subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to evaluate the Podiatric Medical Board and the Physician Assistant Board through the joint legislative sunset review oversight process and to subsequently include in this measure recommendations produced through that process. extend the operation of those boards until January 1, 2030.Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to use certain terms or letters indicating or implying that a person is a doctor of podiatric medicine without holding a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended certificate to practice podiatric medicine.This bill would include in those provisions the use of the term podiatric surgeon. The bill would state that it is the policy of this state that a doctor of podiatric medicine shall not be classified or treated as an ancillary provider in any health care setting or insurance reimbursement structure for any purpose.Existing law requires the Podiatric Medical Board of California to issue a certificate to practice podiatric medicine by credentialing if an applicant has submitted to the board from the credentialing organization verification that they are licensed as a doctor of podiatric medicine in any other state if the applicant has passed specified examinations, and requires the applicant to have passed those examinations within the past 10 years.This bill would delete the requirement that the applicant pass those examinations within the past 10 years.Existing law establishes specified fees applicable to certificates to practice podiatric medicine, including a biennial renewal fee of $1,318, a $100 fee for a duplicate wall certificate, a $50 for a duplicate renewal receipt fee, and a $30 endorsement fee.This bill would increase the biennial renewal fee to $1,950, would instead establish a $100 fee for a duplicate certificate certificate, and would delete the duplicate renewal receipt and endorsement fees. The bill would correct cross references and make other nonsubstantive changes.Existing law establishes various fees for physician assistants, including a $25 application fee, a $250 initial license fee, a $300 biennial license renewal fee, a $25 delinquency fee, and a $10 fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of standing, or letter of verification of licensure.This bill would instead establish an $80 application fee, a $500 initial license fee, a $500 biennial license renewal fee, a $75 delinquency fee, and a $50 fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of good standing, or letter of verification of licensure.This bill would correct cross-references and make other technical changes to the Physician Assistant Practice Act and the provisions of the Medical Practice Act applicable to podiatrists.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Assembly April 30, 2025
Amended IN Assembly April 30, 2025
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 1501
Introduced by Committee on Business and Professions Assembly Member BermanFebruary 24, 2025
Introduced by Committee on Business and Professions Assembly Member Berman
February 24, 2025
An act to amend Sections 2460, 2470, 2472, 2474, 2488, 2499.5, and 2472 3504, and 3521.1 of, to amend and renumber Section 2460.1 of, and repeal Section 2460 of, to add Section 2460.1 3504.2 to, and to add, amend, and renumber Section 2460.1 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to healing arts.
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AB 1501, as amended, Committee on Business and Professions Berman. Physician assistants and podiatrists.
Existing law, the Medical Practice Act, establishes in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Podiatric Medical Board of California to license and regulate podiatrists. Existing law, the Physician Assistant Practice Act, establishes in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Physician Assistant Board to license and regulate physician assistants. Existing law repeals the provisions establishing those boards on January 1, 2026, and specifies the repeal of those provisions renders those boards subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to evaluate the Podiatric Medical Board and the Physician Assistant Board through the joint legislative sunset review oversight process and to subsequently include in this measure recommendations produced through that process. extend the operation of those boards until January 1, 2030.Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to use certain terms or letters indicating or implying that a person is a doctor of podiatric medicine without holding a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended certificate to practice podiatric medicine.This bill would include in those provisions the use of the term podiatric surgeon. The bill would state that it is the policy of this state that a doctor of podiatric medicine shall not be classified or treated as an ancillary provider in any health care setting or insurance reimbursement structure for any purpose.Existing law requires the Podiatric Medical Board of California to issue a certificate to practice podiatric medicine by credentialing if an applicant has submitted to the board from the credentialing organization verification that they are licensed as a doctor of podiatric medicine in any other state if the applicant has passed specified examinations, and requires the applicant to have passed those examinations within the past 10 years.This bill would delete the requirement that the applicant pass those examinations within the past 10 years.Existing law establishes specified fees applicable to certificates to practice podiatric medicine, including a biennial renewal fee of $1,318, a $100 fee for a duplicate wall certificate, a $50 for a duplicate renewal receipt fee, and a $30 endorsement fee.This bill would increase the biennial renewal fee to $1,950, would instead establish a $100 fee for a duplicate certificate certificate, and would delete the duplicate renewal receipt and endorsement fees. The bill would correct cross references and make other nonsubstantive changes.Existing law establishes various fees for physician assistants, including a $25 application fee, a $250 initial license fee, a $300 biennial license renewal fee, a $25 delinquency fee, and a $10 fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of standing, or letter of verification of licensure.This bill would instead establish an $80 application fee, a $500 initial license fee, a $500 biennial license renewal fee, a $75 delinquency fee, and a $50 fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of good standing, or letter of verification of licensure.This bill would correct cross-references and make other technical changes to the Physician Assistant Practice Act and the provisions of the Medical Practice Act applicable to podiatrists.
Existing law, the Medical Practice Act, establishes in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Podiatric Medical Board of California to license and regulate podiatrists. Existing law, the Physician Assistant Practice Act, establishes in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Physician Assistant Board to license and regulate physician assistants. Existing law repeals the provisions establishing those boards on January 1, 2026, and specifies the repeal of those provisions renders those boards subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.
This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to evaluate the Podiatric Medical Board and the Physician Assistant Board through the joint legislative sunset review oversight process and to subsequently include in this measure recommendations produced through that process. extend the operation of those boards until January 1, 2030.
Existing law makes it a misdemeanor to use certain terms or letters indicating or implying that a person is a doctor of podiatric medicine without holding a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended certificate to practice podiatric medicine.
This bill would include in those provisions the use of the term podiatric surgeon. The bill would state that it is the policy of this state that a doctor of podiatric medicine shall not be classified or treated as an ancillary provider in any health care setting or insurance reimbursement structure for any purpose.
Existing law requires the Podiatric Medical Board of California to issue a certificate to practice podiatric medicine by credentialing if an applicant has submitted to the board from the credentialing organization verification that they are licensed as a doctor of podiatric medicine in any other state if the applicant has passed specified examinations, and requires the applicant to have passed those examinations within the past 10 years.
This bill would delete the requirement that the applicant pass those examinations within the past 10 years.
Existing law establishes specified fees applicable to certificates to practice podiatric medicine, including a biennial renewal fee of $1,318, a $100 fee for a duplicate wall certificate, a $50 for a duplicate renewal receipt fee, and a $30 endorsement fee.
This bill would increase the biennial renewal fee to $1,950, would instead establish a $100 fee for a duplicate certificate certificate, and would delete the duplicate renewal receipt and endorsement fees. The bill would correct cross references and make other nonsubstantive changes.
Existing law establishes various fees for physician assistants, including a $25 application fee, a $250 initial license fee, a $300 biennial license renewal fee, a $25 delinquency fee, and a $10 fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of standing, or letter of verification of licensure.
This bill would instead establish an $80 application fee, a $500 initial license fee, a $500 biennial license renewal fee, a $75 delinquency fee, and a $50 fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of good standing, or letter of verification of licensure.
This bill would correct cross-references and make other technical changes to the Physician Assistant Practice Act and the provisions of the Medical Practice Act applicable to podiatrists.
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The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1.It is the intent of the Legislature to evaluate the Podiatric Medical Board of California and the Physician Assistant Board through the joint legislative sunset review oversight process and to subsequently include in this bill recommendations produced through that process.SEC. 2.SECTION 1. Section 2460 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2460. (a) There is created in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Podiatric Medical Board of California. Any reference in any provision of law to the California Board of Podiatric Medicine shall be deemed to refer to the Podiatric Medical Board of California. (b) The amendments made by Chapter 775 of the Statutes of 2017 relating to podiatrists shall not be construed to change any rights or privileges held by podiatrists prior to the enactment of that act.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.SEC. 3.SEC. 2. Section 2460.1 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:2460.1. Section 2460 shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 2460 renders the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature. SEC. 4.SEC. 3. Section 2460.1 of the Business and Professions Code is amended and renumbered to read:2460.2. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.SEC. 5.SEC. 4. Section 2470 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2470. The board may adopt, amend, or repeal, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), regulations necessary to enable the board to carry into effect the provisions of law relating to the practice of podiatric medicine.SEC. 6.SEC. 5. Section 2472 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2472. (a) The certificate to practice podiatric medicine authorizes the holder to practice podiatric medicine.(b) As used in this chapter, podiatric medicine means the diagnosis, medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, and electrical treatment of the human foot, including the ankle and tendons that insert into the foot and the nonsurgical treatment of the muscles and tendons of the leg governing the functions of the foot.(c) A doctor of podiatric medicine shall not administer an anesthetic other than local. If an anesthetic other than local is required for any procedure, the anesthetic shall be administered by another licensed health care practitioner who is authorized to administer the required anesthetic within the scope of their practice.(d) (1) A doctor of podiatric medicine may do the following:(A) Perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle pursuant to subdivision (e).(B) Perform services under the direct supervision of a physician and surgeon, as an assistant at surgery, in surgical procedures that are otherwise beyond the scope of practice of a doctor of podiatric medicine.(C) Perform a partial amputation of the foot no further proximal than the Choparts joint.(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to permit a doctor of podiatric medicine to function as a primary surgeon for any procedure beyond their scope of practice.(e) A doctor of podiatric medicine may perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle only in the following locations:(1) A licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) A licensed surgical clinic, as defined in Section 1204 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical clinic.(3) An ambulatory surgical center that is certified to participate in the Medicare program under Subchapter Title XVIII (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1395 et seq.) of the federal Social Security Act, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical center.(4) A freestanding physical plant housing outpatient services of a licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1). For purposes of this section, a freestanding physical plant means any building that is not physically attached to a building where inpatient services are provided.(5) An outpatient setting accredited pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 1248.1 of the Health and Safety Code.(f) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a doctor of podiatric medicine with training or experience in wound care may treat ulcers resulting from local and systemic etiologies on the leg no further proximal than the tibial tubercle.SEC. 6. Section 2474 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2474. (a) Any person who uses in any sign or in any advertisement or otherwise, the word or words doctor of podiatric medicine, doctor of podiatry, podiatric doctor, podiatric surgeon, D.P.M., podiatrist, foot specialist, or any other term or terms or any letters indicating or implying that he or she is they are a doctor of podiatric medicine, or that he or she practices they practice podiatric medicine, or holds himself hold themselves out as practicing podiatric medicine or foot correction as defined in Section 2472, without having at the time of so doing a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended certificate as provided for in this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.(b) It is the policy of this state that a doctor of podiatric medicine shall not be classified or treated as an ancillary provider in any health care setting or insurance reimbursement structure for any purpose.SEC. 7. Section 2488 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2488. The board shall issue a certificate to practice podiatric medicine by credentialing if the applicant has submitted directly to the board from the credentialing organizations verification that he or she is they are licensed as a doctor of podiatric medicine in any other state and meets all of the following requirements:(a) The applicant has graduated from an approved school or college of podiatric medicine.(b) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed either part III of the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States or a written examination that is recognized by the board to be the equivalent in content to the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States.(c) The applicant has satisfactorily completed a postgraduate training program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.(d) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed any oral and practical examination that may be required of all applicants by the board to ascertain clinical competence.(e) The applicant has committed no acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of a certificate under Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475).(f) The board determines that no disciplinary action has been taken against the applicant by any podiatric licensing authority and that the applicant has not been the subject of adverse judgments or settlements resulting from the practice of podiatric medicine that the board determines constitutes evidence of a pattern of negligence or incompetence.(g) A disciplinary databank report regarding the applicant is received by the board from the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards.SEC. 7.SEC. 8. Section 2499.5 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2499.5. The following fees apply to certificates to practice podiatric medicine.The medicine. The amount of fees prescribed for doctors of podiatric medicine shall be determined by the board and shall be as described below. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be fixed by the board in amounts not to exceed the actual costs of providing the service for which the fee is collected.(a) Each applicant for a certificate to practice podiatric medicine shall pay an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100) at the time the application is filed. If the applicant qualifies for a certificate, they shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100).(b) Each applicant who qualifies for a certificate, as a condition precedent to its issuance, in addition to other fees required by this section, shall pay an initial license fee. The initial license fee shall be eight hundred dollars ($800). The initial license shall expire the second year after its issuance on the last day of the month of birth of the licensee. The board may reduce the initial license fee by up to 50 percent of the amount of the fee for any applicant who is enrolled in a postgraduate training program approved by the board or who has completed a postgraduate training program approved by the board within six months prior to the payment of the initial license fee.(c)Before January 1, 2021, the biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand one hundred dollars ($1,100). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.(d) On and after January 1, 2021, the(c) The biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand three hundred eighteen dollars ($1,318). nine hundred fifty dollars ($1,950). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.(e)(d) The delinquency fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150).(f)(e) The duplicate certificate fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100).(g)(f) The letter of good standing fee or for loan deferment shall be one hundred dollars ($100).(h)(g) There shall be a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for the issuance of a residents license under Section 2475.(i)(h) The fee for approval of a continuing education course or program shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250).SEC. 9. Section 3504 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:3504. (a) There is established a Physician Assistant Board. The board consists of nine members.(b) (1)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.(2)Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.SEC. 10. Section 3504.2 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:3504.2. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 3504 renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committee of the Legislature.SEC. 11. Section 3521.1 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:3521.1. The fees to be paid by physician assistants are to be set by the board as follows:(a) An application fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) eighty dollars ($80) shall be charged to each physician assistant applicant.(b) An initial license fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) five hundred dollars ($500) shall be charged to each physician assistant to whom a license is issued.(c) A biennial license renewal fee not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300). five hundred dollars ($500).(d) The delinquency fee is twenty-five dollars ($25). seventy-five dollars ($75).(e) The duplicate license fee is ten dollars ($10).(f) The fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of good standing, or letter of verification of licensure shall be ten dollars ($10). fifty dollars ($50).
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
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It is the intent of the Legislature to evaluate the Podiatric Medical Board of California and the Physician Assistant Board through the joint legislative sunset review oversight process and to subsequently include in this bill recommendations produced through that process.
SEC. 2.SECTION 1. Section 2460 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2460. (a) There is created in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Podiatric Medical Board of California. Any reference in any provision of law to the California Board of Podiatric Medicine shall be deemed to refer to the Podiatric Medical Board of California. (b) The amendments made by Chapter 775 of the Statutes of 2017 relating to podiatrists shall not be construed to change any rights or privileges held by podiatrists prior to the enactment of that act.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 2.SECTION 1. Section 2460 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
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2460. (a) There is created in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Podiatric Medical Board of California. Any reference in any provision of law to the California Board of Podiatric Medicine shall be deemed to refer to the Podiatric Medical Board of California. (b) The amendments made by Chapter 775 of the Statutes of 2017 relating to podiatrists shall not be construed to change any rights or privileges held by podiatrists prior to the enactment of that act.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.
2460. (a) There is created in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Podiatric Medical Board of California. Any reference in any provision of law to the California Board of Podiatric Medicine shall be deemed to refer to the Podiatric Medical Board of California. (b) The amendments made by Chapter 775 of the Statutes of 2017 relating to podiatrists shall not be construed to change any rights or privileges held by podiatrists prior to the enactment of that act.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.
2460. (a) There is created in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Podiatric Medical Board of California. Any reference in any provision of law to the California Board of Podiatric Medicine shall be deemed to refer to the Podiatric Medical Board of California. (b) The amendments made by Chapter 775 of the Statutes of 2017 relating to podiatrists shall not be construed to change any rights or privileges held by podiatrists prior to the enactment of that act.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.
2460. (a) There is created in the Department of Consumer Affairs the Podiatric Medical Board of California. Any reference in any provision of law to the California Board of Podiatric Medicine shall be deemed to refer to the Podiatric Medical Board of California.
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(b) The amendments made by Chapter 775 of the Statutes of 2017 relating to podiatrists shall not be construed to change any rights or privileges held by podiatrists prior to the enactment of that act.
(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.
SEC. 3.SEC. 2. Section 2460.1 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:2460.1. Section 2460 shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 2460 renders the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.
SEC. 3.SEC. 2. Section 2460.1 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:
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2460.1. Section 2460 shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 2460 renders the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.
2460.1. Section 2460 shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 2460 renders the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.
2460.1. Section 2460 shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 2460 renders the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.
2460.1. Section 2460 shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 2460 renders the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.
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SEC. 4.SEC. 3. Section 2460.1 of the Business and Professions Code is amended and renumbered to read:2460.2. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.
SEC. 4.SEC. 3. Section 2460.1 of the Business and Professions Code is amended and renumbered to read:
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2460.2. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.
2460.2. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.
2460.2. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.
2460.2. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the California Board of Podiatric Medicine Podiatric Medical Board of California in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.
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SEC. 5.SEC. 4. Section 2470 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2470. The board may adopt, amend, or repeal, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), regulations necessary to enable the board to carry into effect the provisions of law relating to the practice of podiatric medicine.
SEC. 5.SEC. 4. Section 2470 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
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2470. The board may adopt, amend, or repeal, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), regulations necessary to enable the board to carry into effect the provisions of law relating to the practice of podiatric medicine.
2470. The board may adopt, amend, or repeal, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), regulations necessary to enable the board to carry into effect the provisions of law relating to the practice of podiatric medicine.
2470. The board may adopt, amend, or repeal, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), regulations necessary to enable the board to carry into effect the provisions of law relating to the practice of podiatric medicine.
2470. The board may adopt, amend, or repeal, in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), regulations necessary to enable the board to carry into effect the provisions of law relating to the practice of podiatric medicine.
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SEC. 6.SEC. 5. Section 2472 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2472. (a) The certificate to practice podiatric medicine authorizes the holder to practice podiatric medicine.(b) As used in this chapter, podiatric medicine means the diagnosis, medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, and electrical treatment of the human foot, including the ankle and tendons that insert into the foot and the nonsurgical treatment of the muscles and tendons of the leg governing the functions of the foot.(c) A doctor of podiatric medicine shall not administer an anesthetic other than local. If an anesthetic other than local is required for any procedure, the anesthetic shall be administered by another licensed health care practitioner who is authorized to administer the required anesthetic within the scope of their practice.(d) (1) A doctor of podiatric medicine may do the following:(A) Perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle pursuant to subdivision (e).(B) Perform services under the direct supervision of a physician and surgeon, as an assistant at surgery, in surgical procedures that are otherwise beyond the scope of practice of a doctor of podiatric medicine.(C) Perform a partial amputation of the foot no further proximal than the Choparts joint.(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to permit a doctor of podiatric medicine to function as a primary surgeon for any procedure beyond their scope of practice.(e) A doctor of podiatric medicine may perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle only in the following locations:(1) A licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) A licensed surgical clinic, as defined in Section 1204 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical clinic.(3) An ambulatory surgical center that is certified to participate in the Medicare program under Subchapter Title XVIII (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1395 et seq.) of the federal Social Security Act, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical center.(4) A freestanding physical plant housing outpatient services of a licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1). For purposes of this section, a freestanding physical plant means any building that is not physically attached to a building where inpatient services are provided.(5) An outpatient setting accredited pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 1248.1 of the Health and Safety Code.(f) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a doctor of podiatric medicine with training or experience in wound care may treat ulcers resulting from local and systemic etiologies on the leg no further proximal than the tibial tubercle.
SEC. 6.SEC. 5. Section 2472 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
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2472. (a) The certificate to practice podiatric medicine authorizes the holder to practice podiatric medicine.(b) As used in this chapter, podiatric medicine means the diagnosis, medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, and electrical treatment of the human foot, including the ankle and tendons that insert into the foot and the nonsurgical treatment of the muscles and tendons of the leg governing the functions of the foot.(c) A doctor of podiatric medicine shall not administer an anesthetic other than local. If an anesthetic other than local is required for any procedure, the anesthetic shall be administered by another licensed health care practitioner who is authorized to administer the required anesthetic within the scope of their practice.(d) (1) A doctor of podiatric medicine may do the following:(A) Perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle pursuant to subdivision (e).(B) Perform services under the direct supervision of a physician and surgeon, as an assistant at surgery, in surgical procedures that are otherwise beyond the scope of practice of a doctor of podiatric medicine.(C) Perform a partial amputation of the foot no further proximal than the Choparts joint.(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to permit a doctor of podiatric medicine to function as a primary surgeon for any procedure beyond their scope of practice.(e) A doctor of podiatric medicine may perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle only in the following locations:(1) A licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) A licensed surgical clinic, as defined in Section 1204 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical clinic.(3) An ambulatory surgical center that is certified to participate in the Medicare program under Subchapter Title XVIII (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1395 et seq.) of the federal Social Security Act, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical center.(4) A freestanding physical plant housing outpatient services of a licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1). For purposes of this section, a freestanding physical plant means any building that is not physically attached to a building where inpatient services are provided.(5) An outpatient setting accredited pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 1248.1 of the Health and Safety Code.(f) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a doctor of podiatric medicine with training or experience in wound care may treat ulcers resulting from local and systemic etiologies on the leg no further proximal than the tibial tubercle.
2472. (a) The certificate to practice podiatric medicine authorizes the holder to practice podiatric medicine.(b) As used in this chapter, podiatric medicine means the diagnosis, medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, and electrical treatment of the human foot, including the ankle and tendons that insert into the foot and the nonsurgical treatment of the muscles and tendons of the leg governing the functions of the foot.(c) A doctor of podiatric medicine shall not administer an anesthetic other than local. If an anesthetic other than local is required for any procedure, the anesthetic shall be administered by another licensed health care practitioner who is authorized to administer the required anesthetic within the scope of their practice.(d) (1) A doctor of podiatric medicine may do the following:(A) Perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle pursuant to subdivision (e).(B) Perform services under the direct supervision of a physician and surgeon, as an assistant at surgery, in surgical procedures that are otherwise beyond the scope of practice of a doctor of podiatric medicine.(C) Perform a partial amputation of the foot no further proximal than the Choparts joint.(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to permit a doctor of podiatric medicine to function as a primary surgeon for any procedure beyond their scope of practice.(e) A doctor of podiatric medicine may perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle only in the following locations:(1) A licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) A licensed surgical clinic, as defined in Section 1204 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical clinic.(3) An ambulatory surgical center that is certified to participate in the Medicare program under Subchapter Title XVIII (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1395 et seq.) of the federal Social Security Act, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical center.(4) A freestanding physical plant housing outpatient services of a licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1). For purposes of this section, a freestanding physical plant means any building that is not physically attached to a building where inpatient services are provided.(5) An outpatient setting accredited pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 1248.1 of the Health and Safety Code.(f) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a doctor of podiatric medicine with training or experience in wound care may treat ulcers resulting from local and systemic etiologies on the leg no further proximal than the tibial tubercle.
2472. (a) The certificate to practice podiatric medicine authorizes the holder to practice podiatric medicine.(b) As used in this chapter, podiatric medicine means the diagnosis, medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, and electrical treatment of the human foot, including the ankle and tendons that insert into the foot and the nonsurgical treatment of the muscles and tendons of the leg governing the functions of the foot.(c) A doctor of podiatric medicine shall not administer an anesthetic other than local. If an anesthetic other than local is required for any procedure, the anesthetic shall be administered by another licensed health care practitioner who is authorized to administer the required anesthetic within the scope of their practice.(d) (1) A doctor of podiatric medicine may do the following:(A) Perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle pursuant to subdivision (e).(B) Perform services under the direct supervision of a physician and surgeon, as an assistant at surgery, in surgical procedures that are otherwise beyond the scope of practice of a doctor of podiatric medicine.(C) Perform a partial amputation of the foot no further proximal than the Choparts joint.(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to permit a doctor of podiatric medicine to function as a primary surgeon for any procedure beyond their scope of practice.(e) A doctor of podiatric medicine may perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle only in the following locations:(1) A licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.(2) A licensed surgical clinic, as defined in Section 1204 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical clinic.(3) An ambulatory surgical center that is certified to participate in the Medicare program under Subchapter Title XVIII (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1395 et seq.) of the federal Social Security Act, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical center.(4) A freestanding physical plant housing outpatient services of a licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1). For purposes of this section, a freestanding physical plant means any building that is not physically attached to a building where inpatient services are provided.(5) An outpatient setting accredited pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 1248.1 of the Health and Safety Code.(f) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a doctor of podiatric medicine with training or experience in wound care may treat ulcers resulting from local and systemic etiologies on the leg no further proximal than the tibial tubercle.
2472. (a) The certificate to practice podiatric medicine authorizes the holder to practice podiatric medicine.
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(b) As used in this chapter, podiatric medicine means the diagnosis, medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, and electrical treatment of the human foot, including the ankle and tendons that insert into the foot and the nonsurgical treatment of the muscles and tendons of the leg governing the functions of the foot.
(c) A doctor of podiatric medicine shall not administer an anesthetic other than local. If an anesthetic other than local is required for any procedure, the anesthetic shall be administered by another licensed health care practitioner who is authorized to administer the required anesthetic within the scope of their practice.
(d) (1) A doctor of podiatric medicine may do the following:
(A) Perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle pursuant to subdivision (e).
(B) Perform services under the direct supervision of a physician and surgeon, as an assistant at surgery, in surgical procedures that are otherwise beyond the scope of practice of a doctor of podiatric medicine.
(C) Perform a partial amputation of the foot no further proximal than the Choparts joint.
(2) Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to permit a doctor of podiatric medicine to function as a primary surgeon for any procedure beyond their scope of practice.
(e) A doctor of podiatric medicine may perform surgical treatment of the ankle and tendons at the level of the ankle only in the following locations:
(1) A licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code.
(2) A licensed surgical clinic, as defined in Section 1204 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical clinic.
(3) An ambulatory surgical center that is certified to participate in the Medicare program under Subchapter Title XVIII (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1395 et seq.) of the federal Social Security Act, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1) and meets all the protocols of the surgical center.
(4) A freestanding physical plant housing outpatient services of a licensed general acute care hospital, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, if the doctor of podiatric medicine has surgical privileges, including the privilege to perform surgery on the ankle, in a general acute care hospital described in paragraph (1). For purposes of this section, a freestanding physical plant means any building that is not physically attached to a building where inpatient services are provided.
(5) An outpatient setting accredited pursuant to subdivision (g) of Section 1248.1 of the Health and Safety Code.
(f) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), a doctor of podiatric medicine with training or experience in wound care may treat ulcers resulting from local and systemic etiologies on the leg no further proximal than the tibial tubercle.
SEC. 6. Section 2474 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2474. (a) Any person who uses in any sign or in any advertisement or otherwise, the word or words doctor of podiatric medicine, doctor of podiatry, podiatric doctor, podiatric surgeon, D.P.M., podiatrist, foot specialist, or any other term or terms or any letters indicating or implying that he or she is they are a doctor of podiatric medicine, or that he or she practices they practice podiatric medicine, or holds himself hold themselves out as practicing podiatric medicine or foot correction as defined in Section 2472, without having at the time of so doing a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended certificate as provided for in this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.(b) It is the policy of this state that a doctor of podiatric medicine shall not be classified or treated as an ancillary provider in any health care setting or insurance reimbursement structure for any purpose.
SEC. 6. Section 2474 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
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2474. (a) Any person who uses in any sign or in any advertisement or otherwise, the word or words doctor of podiatric medicine, doctor of podiatry, podiatric doctor, podiatric surgeon, D.P.M., podiatrist, foot specialist, or any other term or terms or any letters indicating or implying that he or she is they are a doctor of podiatric medicine, or that he or she practices they practice podiatric medicine, or holds himself hold themselves out as practicing podiatric medicine or foot correction as defined in Section 2472, without having at the time of so doing a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended certificate as provided for in this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.(b) It is the policy of this state that a doctor of podiatric medicine shall not be classified or treated as an ancillary provider in any health care setting or insurance reimbursement structure for any purpose.
2474. (a) Any person who uses in any sign or in any advertisement or otherwise, the word or words doctor of podiatric medicine, doctor of podiatry, podiatric doctor, podiatric surgeon, D.P.M., podiatrist, foot specialist, or any other term or terms or any letters indicating or implying that he or she is they are a doctor of podiatric medicine, or that he or she practices they practice podiatric medicine, or holds himself hold themselves out as practicing podiatric medicine or foot correction as defined in Section 2472, without having at the time of so doing a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended certificate as provided for in this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.(b) It is the policy of this state that a doctor of podiatric medicine shall not be classified or treated as an ancillary provider in any health care setting or insurance reimbursement structure for any purpose.
2474. (a) Any person who uses in any sign or in any advertisement or otherwise, the word or words doctor of podiatric medicine, doctor of podiatry, podiatric doctor, podiatric surgeon, D.P.M., podiatrist, foot specialist, or any other term or terms or any letters indicating or implying that he or she is they are a doctor of podiatric medicine, or that he or she practices they practice podiatric medicine, or holds himself hold themselves out as practicing podiatric medicine or foot correction as defined in Section 2472, without having at the time of so doing a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended certificate as provided for in this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.(b) It is the policy of this state that a doctor of podiatric medicine shall not be classified or treated as an ancillary provider in any health care setting or insurance reimbursement structure for any purpose.
2474. (a) Any person who uses in any sign or in any advertisement or otherwise, the word or words doctor of podiatric medicine, doctor of podiatry, podiatric doctor, podiatric surgeon, D.P.M., podiatrist, foot specialist, or any other term or terms or any letters indicating or implying that he or she is they are a doctor of podiatric medicine, or that he or she practices they practice podiatric medicine, or holds himself hold themselves out as practicing podiatric medicine or foot correction as defined in Section 2472, without having at the time of so doing a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended certificate as provided for in this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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(b) It is the policy of this state that a doctor of podiatric medicine shall not be classified or treated as an ancillary provider in any health care setting or insurance reimbursement structure for any purpose.
SEC. 7. Section 2488 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2488. The board shall issue a certificate to practice podiatric medicine by credentialing if the applicant has submitted directly to the board from the credentialing organizations verification that he or she is they are licensed as a doctor of podiatric medicine in any other state and meets all of the following requirements:(a) The applicant has graduated from an approved school or college of podiatric medicine.(b) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed either part III of the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States or a written examination that is recognized by the board to be the equivalent in content to the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States.(c) The applicant has satisfactorily completed a postgraduate training program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.(d) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed any oral and practical examination that may be required of all applicants by the board to ascertain clinical competence.(e) The applicant has committed no acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of a certificate under Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475).(f) The board determines that no disciplinary action has been taken against the applicant by any podiatric licensing authority and that the applicant has not been the subject of adverse judgments or settlements resulting from the practice of podiatric medicine that the board determines constitutes evidence of a pattern of negligence or incompetence.(g) A disciplinary databank report regarding the applicant is received by the board from the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards.
SEC. 7. Section 2488 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
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2488. The board shall issue a certificate to practice podiatric medicine by credentialing if the applicant has submitted directly to the board from the credentialing organizations verification that he or she is they are licensed as a doctor of podiatric medicine in any other state and meets all of the following requirements:(a) The applicant has graduated from an approved school or college of podiatric medicine.(b) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed either part III of the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States or a written examination that is recognized by the board to be the equivalent in content to the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States.(c) The applicant has satisfactorily completed a postgraduate training program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.(d) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed any oral and practical examination that may be required of all applicants by the board to ascertain clinical competence.(e) The applicant has committed no acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of a certificate under Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475).(f) The board determines that no disciplinary action has been taken against the applicant by any podiatric licensing authority and that the applicant has not been the subject of adverse judgments or settlements resulting from the practice of podiatric medicine that the board determines constitutes evidence of a pattern of negligence or incompetence.(g) A disciplinary databank report regarding the applicant is received by the board from the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards.
2488. The board shall issue a certificate to practice podiatric medicine by credentialing if the applicant has submitted directly to the board from the credentialing organizations verification that he or she is they are licensed as a doctor of podiatric medicine in any other state and meets all of the following requirements:(a) The applicant has graduated from an approved school or college of podiatric medicine.(b) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed either part III of the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States or a written examination that is recognized by the board to be the equivalent in content to the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States.(c) The applicant has satisfactorily completed a postgraduate training program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.(d) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed any oral and practical examination that may be required of all applicants by the board to ascertain clinical competence.(e) The applicant has committed no acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of a certificate under Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475).(f) The board determines that no disciplinary action has been taken against the applicant by any podiatric licensing authority and that the applicant has not been the subject of adverse judgments or settlements resulting from the practice of podiatric medicine that the board determines constitutes evidence of a pattern of negligence or incompetence.(g) A disciplinary databank report regarding the applicant is received by the board from the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards.
2488. The board shall issue a certificate to practice podiatric medicine by credentialing if the applicant has submitted directly to the board from the credentialing organizations verification that he or she is they are licensed as a doctor of podiatric medicine in any other state and meets all of the following requirements:(a) The applicant has graduated from an approved school or college of podiatric medicine.(b) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed either part III of the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States or a written examination that is recognized by the board to be the equivalent in content to the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States.(c) The applicant has satisfactorily completed a postgraduate training program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.(d) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed any oral and practical examination that may be required of all applicants by the board to ascertain clinical competence.(e) The applicant has committed no acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of a certificate under Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475).(f) The board determines that no disciplinary action has been taken against the applicant by any podiatric licensing authority and that the applicant has not been the subject of adverse judgments or settlements resulting from the practice of podiatric medicine that the board determines constitutes evidence of a pattern of negligence or incompetence.(g) A disciplinary databank report regarding the applicant is received by the board from the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards.
2488. The board shall issue a certificate to practice podiatric medicine by credentialing if the applicant has submitted directly to the board from the credentialing organizations verification that he or she is they are licensed as a doctor of podiatric medicine in any other state and meets all of the following requirements:
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(a) The applicant has graduated from an approved school or college of podiatric medicine.
(b) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed either part III of the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States or a written examination that is recognized by the board to be the equivalent in content to the examination administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners of the United States.
(c) The applicant has satisfactorily completed a postgraduate training program approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education.
(d) The applicant, within the past 10 years, applicant has passed any oral and practical examination that may be required of all applicants by the board to ascertain clinical competence.
(e) The applicant has committed no acts or crimes constituting grounds for denial of a certificate under Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475).
(f) The board determines that no disciplinary action has been taken against the applicant by any podiatric licensing authority and that the applicant has not been the subject of adverse judgments or settlements resulting from the practice of podiatric medicine that the board determines constitutes evidence of a pattern of negligence or incompetence.
(g) A disciplinary databank report regarding the applicant is received by the board from the Federation of Podiatric Medical Boards.
SEC. 7.SEC. 8. Section 2499.5 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:2499.5. The following fees apply to certificates to practice podiatric medicine.The medicine. The amount of fees prescribed for doctors of podiatric medicine shall be determined by the board and shall be as described below. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be fixed by the board in amounts not to exceed the actual costs of providing the service for which the fee is collected.(a) Each applicant for a certificate to practice podiatric medicine shall pay an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100) at the time the application is filed. If the applicant qualifies for a certificate, they shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100).(b) Each applicant who qualifies for a certificate, as a condition precedent to its issuance, in addition to other fees required by this section, shall pay an initial license fee. The initial license fee shall be eight hundred dollars ($800). The initial license shall expire the second year after its issuance on the last day of the month of birth of the licensee. The board may reduce the initial license fee by up to 50 percent of the amount of the fee for any applicant who is enrolled in a postgraduate training program approved by the board or who has completed a postgraduate training program approved by the board within six months prior to the payment of the initial license fee.(c)Before January 1, 2021, the biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand one hundred dollars ($1,100). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.(d) On and after January 1, 2021, the(c) The biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand three hundred eighteen dollars ($1,318). nine hundred fifty dollars ($1,950). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.(e)(d) The delinquency fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150).(f)(e) The duplicate certificate fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100).(g)(f) The letter of good standing fee or for loan deferment shall be one hundred dollars ($100).(h)(g) There shall be a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for the issuance of a residents license under Section 2475.(i)(h) The fee for approval of a continuing education course or program shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
SEC. 7.SEC. 8. Section 2499.5 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
### SEC. 7.SEC. 8.
2499.5. The following fees apply to certificates to practice podiatric medicine.The medicine. The amount of fees prescribed for doctors of podiatric medicine shall be determined by the board and shall be as described below. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be fixed by the board in amounts not to exceed the actual costs of providing the service for which the fee is collected.(a) Each applicant for a certificate to practice podiatric medicine shall pay an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100) at the time the application is filed. If the applicant qualifies for a certificate, they shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100).(b) Each applicant who qualifies for a certificate, as a condition precedent to its issuance, in addition to other fees required by this section, shall pay an initial license fee. The initial license fee shall be eight hundred dollars ($800). The initial license shall expire the second year after its issuance on the last day of the month of birth of the licensee. The board may reduce the initial license fee by up to 50 percent of the amount of the fee for any applicant who is enrolled in a postgraduate training program approved by the board or who has completed a postgraduate training program approved by the board within six months prior to the payment of the initial license fee.(c)Before January 1, 2021, the biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand one hundred dollars ($1,100). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.(d) On and after January 1, 2021, the(c) The biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand three hundred eighteen dollars ($1,318). nine hundred fifty dollars ($1,950). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.(e)(d) The delinquency fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150).(f)(e) The duplicate certificate fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100).(g)(f) The letter of good standing fee or for loan deferment shall be one hundred dollars ($100).(h)(g) There shall be a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for the issuance of a residents license under Section 2475.(i)(h) The fee for approval of a continuing education course or program shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
2499.5. The following fees apply to certificates to practice podiatric medicine.The medicine. The amount of fees prescribed for doctors of podiatric medicine shall be determined by the board and shall be as described below. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be fixed by the board in amounts not to exceed the actual costs of providing the service for which the fee is collected.(a) Each applicant for a certificate to practice podiatric medicine shall pay an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100) at the time the application is filed. If the applicant qualifies for a certificate, they shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100).(b) Each applicant who qualifies for a certificate, as a condition precedent to its issuance, in addition to other fees required by this section, shall pay an initial license fee. The initial license fee shall be eight hundred dollars ($800). The initial license shall expire the second year after its issuance on the last day of the month of birth of the licensee. The board may reduce the initial license fee by up to 50 percent of the amount of the fee for any applicant who is enrolled in a postgraduate training program approved by the board or who has completed a postgraduate training program approved by the board within six months prior to the payment of the initial license fee.(c)Before January 1, 2021, the biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand one hundred dollars ($1,100). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.(d) On and after January 1, 2021, the(c) The biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand three hundred eighteen dollars ($1,318). nine hundred fifty dollars ($1,950). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.(e)(d) The delinquency fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150).(f)(e) The duplicate certificate fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100).(g)(f) The letter of good standing fee or for loan deferment shall be one hundred dollars ($100).(h)(g) There shall be a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for the issuance of a residents license under Section 2475.(i)(h) The fee for approval of a continuing education course or program shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
2499.5. The following fees apply to certificates to practice podiatric medicine.The medicine. The amount of fees prescribed for doctors of podiatric medicine shall be determined by the board and shall be as described below. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be fixed by the board in amounts not to exceed the actual costs of providing the service for which the fee is collected.(a) Each applicant for a certificate to practice podiatric medicine shall pay an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100) at the time the application is filed. If the applicant qualifies for a certificate, they shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100).(b) Each applicant who qualifies for a certificate, as a condition precedent to its issuance, in addition to other fees required by this section, shall pay an initial license fee. The initial license fee shall be eight hundred dollars ($800). The initial license shall expire the second year after its issuance on the last day of the month of birth of the licensee. The board may reduce the initial license fee by up to 50 percent of the amount of the fee for any applicant who is enrolled in a postgraduate training program approved by the board or who has completed a postgraduate training program approved by the board within six months prior to the payment of the initial license fee.(c)Before January 1, 2021, the biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand one hundred dollars ($1,100). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.(d) On and after January 1, 2021, the(c) The biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand three hundred eighteen dollars ($1,318). nine hundred fifty dollars ($1,950). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.(e)(d) The delinquency fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150).(f)(e) The duplicate certificate fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100).(g)(f) The letter of good standing fee or for loan deferment shall be one hundred dollars ($100).(h)(g) There shall be a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for the issuance of a residents license under Section 2475.(i)(h) The fee for approval of a continuing education course or program shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
2499.5. The following fees apply to certificates to practice podiatric medicine.The medicine. The amount of fees prescribed for doctors of podiatric medicine shall be determined by the board and shall be as described below. Fees collected pursuant to this section shall be fixed by the board in amounts not to exceed the actual costs of providing the service for which the fee is collected.
###### 2499.5.
(a) Each applicant for a certificate to practice podiatric medicine shall pay an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100) at the time the application is filed. If the applicant qualifies for a certificate, they shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100).
(b) Each applicant who qualifies for a certificate, as a condition precedent to its issuance, in addition to other fees required by this section, shall pay an initial license fee. The initial license fee shall be eight hundred dollars ($800). The initial license shall expire the second year after its issuance on the last day of the month of birth of the licensee. The board may reduce the initial license fee by up to 50 percent of the amount of the fee for any applicant who is enrolled in a postgraduate training program approved by the board or who has completed a postgraduate training program approved by the board within six months prior to the payment of the initial license fee.
(c)Before January 1, 2021, the biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand one hundred dollars ($1,100). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.
(d) On and after January 1, 2021, the
(c) The biennial renewal fee shall be one thousand three hundred eighteen dollars ($1,318). nine hundred fifty dollars ($1,950). Any licensee enrolled in an approved residency program shall be required to pay only 50 percent of the biennial renewal fee at the time of their first renewal.
(e)
(d) The delinquency fee shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150).
(f)
(e) The duplicate certificate fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100).
(g)
(f) The letter of good standing fee or for loan deferment shall be one hundred dollars ($100).
(h)
(g) There shall be a fee of one hundred dollars ($100) for the issuance of a residents license under Section 2475.
(i)
(h) The fee for approval of a continuing education course or program shall be two hundred fifty dollars ($250).
SEC. 9. Section 3504 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:3504. (a) There is established a Physician Assistant Board. The board consists of nine members.(b) (1)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.(2)Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.
SEC. 9. Section 3504 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
### SEC. 9.
3504. (a) There is established a Physician Assistant Board. The board consists of nine members.(b) (1)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.(2)Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.
3504. (a) There is established a Physician Assistant Board. The board consists of nine members.(b) (1)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.(2)Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.
3504. (a) There is established a Physician Assistant Board. The board consists of nine members.(b) (1)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.(2)Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.
3504. (a) There is established a Physician Assistant Board. The board consists of nine members.
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(b) (1)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.
(2)Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.
SEC. 10. Section 3504.2 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:3504.2. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 3504 renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committee of the Legislature.
SEC. 10. Section 3504.2 is added to the Business and Professions Code, to read:
### SEC. 10.
3504.2. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 3504 renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committee of the Legislature.
3504.2. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 3504 renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committee of the Legislature.
3504.2. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 3504 renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committee of the Legislature.
3504.2. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 3504 renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committee of the Legislature.
###### 3504.2.
SEC. 11. Section 3521.1 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:3521.1. The fees to be paid by physician assistants are to be set by the board as follows:(a) An application fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) eighty dollars ($80) shall be charged to each physician assistant applicant.(b) An initial license fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) five hundred dollars ($500) shall be charged to each physician assistant to whom a license is issued.(c) A biennial license renewal fee not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300). five hundred dollars ($500).(d) The delinquency fee is twenty-five dollars ($25). seventy-five dollars ($75).(e) The duplicate license fee is ten dollars ($10).(f) The fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of good standing, or letter of verification of licensure shall be ten dollars ($10). fifty dollars ($50).
SEC. 11. Section 3521.1 of the Business and Professions Code is amended to read:
### SEC. 11.
3521.1. The fees to be paid by physician assistants are to be set by the board as follows:(a) An application fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) eighty dollars ($80) shall be charged to each physician assistant applicant.(b) An initial license fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) five hundred dollars ($500) shall be charged to each physician assistant to whom a license is issued.(c) A biennial license renewal fee not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300). five hundred dollars ($500).(d) The delinquency fee is twenty-five dollars ($25). seventy-five dollars ($75).(e) The duplicate license fee is ten dollars ($10).(f) The fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of good standing, or letter of verification of licensure shall be ten dollars ($10). fifty dollars ($50).
3521.1. The fees to be paid by physician assistants are to be set by the board as follows:(a) An application fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) eighty dollars ($80) shall be charged to each physician assistant applicant.(b) An initial license fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) five hundred dollars ($500) shall be charged to each physician assistant to whom a license is issued.(c) A biennial license renewal fee not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300). five hundred dollars ($500).(d) The delinquency fee is twenty-five dollars ($25). seventy-five dollars ($75).(e) The duplicate license fee is ten dollars ($10).(f) The fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of good standing, or letter of verification of licensure shall be ten dollars ($10). fifty dollars ($50).
3521.1. The fees to be paid by physician assistants are to be set by the board as follows:(a) An application fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) eighty dollars ($80) shall be charged to each physician assistant applicant.(b) An initial license fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) five hundred dollars ($500) shall be charged to each physician assistant to whom a license is issued.(c) A biennial license renewal fee not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300). five hundred dollars ($500).(d) The delinquency fee is twenty-five dollars ($25). seventy-five dollars ($75).(e) The duplicate license fee is ten dollars ($10).(f) The fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of good standing, or letter of verification of licensure shall be ten dollars ($10). fifty dollars ($50).
3521.1. The fees to be paid by physician assistants are to be set by the board as follows:
###### 3521.1.
(a) An application fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25) eighty dollars ($80) shall be charged to each physician assistant applicant.
(b) An initial license fee not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) five hundred dollars ($500) shall be charged to each physician assistant to whom a license is issued.
(c) A biennial license renewal fee not to exceed three hundred dollars ($300). five hundred dollars ($500).
(d) The delinquency fee is twenty-five dollars ($25). seventy-five dollars ($75).
(e) The duplicate license fee is ten dollars ($10).
(f) The fee for a letter of endorsement, letter of good standing, or letter of verification of licensure shall be ten dollars ($10). fifty dollars ($50).