Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6140 · Article 8. Revenue
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6140
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The board shall fix the annual license fee for active licensees for 2026 at a sum not exceeding four hundred dollars ($400).
(b) The annual license fee for active licensees is payable on or before the date set by the State Bar, which shall not be less than 12 months from the prior year’s due date. Individuals who qualify for a waiver pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 6141.1 shall be permitted to pay fees on an installment basis, with interest and other costs directly associated with the use of an installment plan, in the manner determined by the State Bar. Additionally, if the board finds it appropriate and feasible, it may provide by rule for payment of fees on an installment basis with interest, by credit card, or by other means, and may charge licensees choosing any alternative method of payment an additional fee to defray costs incurred by that election.
(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 405, Sec. 8. (SB 253) Effective January 1, 2026. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.
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- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6001Printed as Section 6140
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6002.1Printed as Section 6140 or 6141
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6031.5Printed as Section 6140
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6073.2Printed as Section 6140 or 6141
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6140.02Printed as Section 6140
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6140.03Printed as Sections 6140 and 6141
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6140.10Printed as Sections 6140 and 6141
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6140.11Printed as Sections 6140 and 6141
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6140.13Printed as Sections 6140 and 6141
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6140.14Printed as Sections 6140 and 6141
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6140.55Printed as Section 6140
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6140.6Printed as Sections 6140 and 6141
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6145.1Printed as Section 6140
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6173Printed as Section 6140 or 6141
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