Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2278 · Article 12. Enforcement
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2278
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Unless a person authorized under this chapter to use the title “doctor” or the letters or prefix “Dr.” holds a physician’s and surgeon’s certificate, the use of such title, letters, or prefix without further indicating the type of certificate held, constitutes unprofessional conduct.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1313, Sec. 2.
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