Business and Professions Code section 4990.16

Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the board in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.

Source: Section 4990.16, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=4990.16. (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_4990.16

Original Source: Section 4990.16, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=4990.16. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).