Bus. & Prof. Code, § 5058.1 · Article 3. Application of Chapter

Bus. & Prof. Code, § 5058.1

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

A person or firm may not use any title or designation in connection with the designation “certified public accountant” or “public accountant” that is false or misleading.

The board may adopt regulations covering the use of titles or designations.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 878, Sec. 35. Effective January 1, 1999.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC&sectionNum=5058.1.
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