Bus. & Prof. Code, § 8017.5 · Article 2. Application of Chapter
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 8017.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
For purposes of this article:
(a) “Voice writer” means a certified shorthand reporter that makes a verbatim record or a proceeding using a closed microphone voice dictation silencer, steno mask, or similar device using oral shorthand and voice notes.
(b) “Voice writing” means a verbatim record or a proceeding using a closed microphone voice dictation silencer, steno mask, or similar device using oral shorthand and voice notes made by a certified shorthand reporter.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 569, Sec. 5. (AB 156) Effective September 27, 2022.
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