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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 5Art. 4§ 2099 Licensing Delegation Authority

§ 2099 Licensing Delegation Authority

Business and Professions Code·California
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§ 2099 Licensing Delegation Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The Division of Licensing can let other people in the division decide who can take the doctor test and who gets a doctor’s license if they meet the rules.
  • •They can also let the boss or another leader make these decisions for people who clearly meet all the rules.
  • •This is only for normal cases where everything is straightforward.

Example

A person applies to become a doctor and has all the right school papers and test scores.

The boss at the Division of Licensing can say 'yes' to letting them take the doctor test or give them the license without asking the whole group, because they clearly meet all the rules.

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

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§ 2099 Licensing Delegation Authority

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Division of Licensing may delegate to any member of the division its authority to approve the admission of candidates to examinations and to approve the issuance of physician’s and surgeon’s certificates to applicants who have met the specific requirements therefor. The division may further delegate to the executive director or other official of the board the authority to approve the admission of candidates to examinations and to approve the issuance of physician’s and surgeon’s certificates to applicants who have met the specific requirements therefor in routine cases to candidates and applicants who clearly meet the requirements of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1313, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Division of Licensingphysician’s and surgeon’s certificatesspecific requirementsexecutive directorroutine cases

Related Statutes

  • § 2083 Physician License Fee Waiver
  • § 2086 Medical School Curriculum Evaluation
  • § 19850 Gambling License Requirements
  • § 19850.5 Remote Caller Bingo Regulation
  • § 19850.6 Emergency Bingo Regulation Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2099.
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