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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 5Art. 1§ 2001 Medical Board Membership Rules

§ 2001 Medical Board Membership Rules

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§ 2001 Medical Board Membership Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •There is a group called the Medical Board of California with 15 people on it.
  • •7 of these people are regular folks, not doctors.
  • •The Governor picks 13 members, but 5 of them must be regular folks.
  • •This rule will go away on January 1, 2028.

Example

Imagine a group that makes rules for doctors in California.

This group has 15 people, and 7 of them are regular people, not doctors. The Governor picks most of them, but some are picked by other leaders. This rule will not be around after January 1, 2028.

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

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§ 2001 Medical Board Membership Rules

(a) There is in the Department of Consumer Affairs a Medical Board of California that consists of 15 members, 7 of whom shall be public members. (b) The Governor shall appoint 13 members to the board, subject to confirmation by the Senate, 5 of whom shall be public members. The Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly shall each appoint a public member. (c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 294, Sec. 2. (SB 815) Effective January 1, 2024. Repealed as of January 1, 2028, by its own provisions.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Medical Board of Californiapublic membersGovernorSenate confirmationJanuary 1, 2028

Related Statutes

  • § 19813 Commission Member Terms Appointments
  • § 2002 Medical Board Definitions
  • § 2007 Medical Board Appointment Rules
  • § 2008 Medical Board Panel Composition
  • § 2020 Board Employment And Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2001.
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