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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 5Art. 12§ 2289 Medical License Impersonation

§ 2289 Medical License Impersonation

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§ 2289 Medical License Impersonation

Key Takeaways

  • •Don't pretend to be a doctor or let someone else use your doctor license.
  • •If you do, it's considered bad behavior and you can get in trouble.
  • •This rule is for doctors and foot doctors.

Example

Your friend wants to be a doctor but didn't go to school for it. You let them use your doctor license so they can work at a hospital.

This is not allowed. You and your friend can both get in big trouble for doing this.

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

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§ 2289 Medical License Impersonation

The impersonation of another licensed practitioner or permitting or allowing another person to use his or her certificate to engage in the practice of medicine or podiatric medicine constitutes unprofessional conduct. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1313, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

impersonationunprofessional conductpractice of medicinepodiatric medicine

Related Statutes

  • § 2264 Employing Unlicensed Medical Practitioners
  • § 2288 Exam Impersonation Prohibition
  • § 2220 Physician Discipline Enforcement
  • § 2222 Podiatric Medicine Discipline Rules
  • § 2227.3 Administrative Letter Of Advice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2289.
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