Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2570.5 · Chapter 5.6. Occupational Therapy
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2570.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) A limited permit may be granted to any person who has completed the education and experience requirements of this chapter.
(b) A person who meets the qualifications to be admitted to the examination for licensure under this chapter and is waiting to take the examination or awaiting the announcement of the results of the examination, according to the application requirements for a limited permit, may practice as an occupational therapist or as an occupational therapy assistant under the direction and appropriate supervision of an occupational therapist duly licensed under this chapter. If that person fails to pass the examination during the initial eligibility period, all privileges under this section shall automatically cease upon due notice to the applicant of that failure and may not be renewed.
(c) A limited permit shall be subject to other requirements set forth in rules adopted by the board.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 308, Sec. 28.5. (SB 819) Effective January 1, 2010.
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