Bus. & Prof. Code, § 1621 · Article 1. Administration
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 1621
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The board shall utilize in the administration of its licensure examinations only examiners whom it has appointed and who meet the following criteria:
(a) Possession of a valid license to practice dentistry in this state or possession of a valid license in one of the registered dental assistant categories licensed under this chapter.
(b) Practice as a licensed dentist or in a licensure category described in subdivision (a) for at least five years preceding the examiner’s appointment.
(c) Hold no position as an officer or faculty member at any college, school, or institution that provides instruction in the same licensure category as that held by the examiner. This subdivision shall not apply to a portfolio examiner.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 865, Sec. 18. (AB 1519) Effective January 1, 2020.
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