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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 5Art. 3§ 2051 Physician Certificate Authority

§ 2051 Physician Certificate Authority

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§ 2051 Physician Certificate Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Doctors with this certificate can give medicine or use tools to help people.
  • •They can do surgeries or other treatments to fix health problems.
  • •This includes helping with sickness, injuries, or even mental health.

Example

If you break your arm, the doctor can set the bone and give you medicine for pain.

The doctor is allowed to do this because they have the right certificate to treat injuries.

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

Official Source
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§ 2051 Physician Certificate Authority

The physician’s and surgeon’s certificate authorizes the holder to use drugs or devices in or upon human beings and to sever or penetrate the tissues of human beings and to use any and all other methods in the treatment of diseases, injuries, deformities, and other physical and mental conditions. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1313, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

physician’s and surgeon’s certificatedrugs or devicestissues of human beingstreatment of diseases

Related Statutes

  • § 2050 Physician Surgeon Certificate
  • § 2055 M.D. Title Use
  • § 19840 Commission Regulation Authority
  • § 19841 Gambling License Application Rules
  • § 19842 Game Regulation Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2051.
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