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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 4Art. 2§ 19431 Board Office And Voting Rules

§ 19431 Board Office And Voting Rules

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§ 19431 Board Office And Voting Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The board must have a main office in Sacramento where they do their work.
  • •They can open other offices or meet in different places if it helps the public more.
  • •Every vote they take must be written down and put on their website for everyone to see.
  • •At least four board members must agree before they can do anything official.

Example

The board wants to open a new office in Los Angeles to help more people.

They can do this if they think it will help the public better. But to decide this, at least four members must agree, and they have to write down their vote and put it on their website.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19431 Board Office And Voting Rules

(a) The board shall establish and maintain a general office for the transaction of its business in Sacramento. The board may establish any branch office for the transaction of its business at a place to be determined by it, and may hold meetings at any other place within the state when the interests of the public may be better served. (b) A public record of every vote shall be maintained at the board’s general office and posted on the board’s internet website. (c) At least four members of the board shall concur in the taking of any official action or in the exercise of any of the board’s duties, powers, or functions. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 536, Sec. 1. (AB 1587) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

general officebranch officepublic recordofficial actionboard’s duties

Related Statutes

  • § 19432 Executive Director Record Keeping
  • § 19819 Commission Meetings And Voting
  • § 1625 Dentistry Practice Definition
  • § 1625.1 Dental Services In Clinics
  • § 1625.2 Nonprofit Dental Service Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19431.
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