Business and Professions Code section 1626.5

(a)

A licensed dentist, or group of dentists, or dental corporation shall not share in any fee charged by a person for performing acupuncture or receive anything of value from or on behalf of such acupuncturist for any referral or diagnosis.

(b)

A licensed dentist shall not employ more than one person to perform acupuncture services.

(c)

A group of dentists or a dental corporation shall not employ more than one person to perform acupuncture services for every 20 dentists in such group or corporation.

Source: Section 1626.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=1626.5. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/business_and_professions_code_section_1626.5

Original Source: Section 1626.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=1626.5. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).