Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2732 · Article 2. Scope of Regulation
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 2732
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
No person shall engage in the practice of nursing, as defined in Section 2725, without holding a license that is in an active status issued under this chapter except as otherwise provided in this act.
Every licensee may be known as a registered nurse and may place the letters “R.N.” after their name.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 510, Sec. 26. (SB 887) Effective January 1, 2024.
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