§ 11024 Licensed Healthcare Professionals Defined

Health and Safety Code·California

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This law defines who can be called a doctor, dentist, or other medical professionals in the state. It says only people with a special license can use these titles.

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•Only licensed people can use titles like 'doctor' or 'dentist'.
•If someone uses these titles without a license, they're breaking the law.
•This law helps make sure people getting medical help are seeing real professionals.

Example

Someone opens a clinic and calls themselves a 'doctor' but doesn't have a license.

This law says that person can't call themselves a doctor because they don't have the right license.

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§ 11024 Licensed Healthcare Professionals Defined

“Physician,” “dentist,” “podiatrist,” “pharmacist,” “veterinarian,” and “optometrist” means persons who are licensed to practice their respective professions in this state. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 676, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

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physician,dentist,podiatrist,pharmacist,veterinarian,optometrist license in california

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 11024.

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