Bus. & Prof. Code, § 1626.5 · Article 2. Admission and Practice
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 1626.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A licensed dentist, or group of dentists, or dental corporation shall not share in any fee charged by a person for performing acupuncture or receive anything of value from or on behalf of such acupuncturist for any referral or diagnosis.
(b) A licensed dentist shall not employ more than one person to perform acupuncture services.
(c) A group of dentists or a dental corporation shall not employ more than one person to perform acupuncture services for every 20 dentists in such group or corporation.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 267.
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