Information on Law
It is the responsibility of all health professionals to know applicable laws. Listed below are many of the California Code sections applicable to Doctors of Podiatric Medicine. Of particular interest are Articles 12 (Enforcement) and 22 (Podiatric Medicine) of the Medical Practice Act. These are sections 2220-2319 and 2460-2499.8, respectively, of the Business and Professions Code. These and other state laws may be accessed on the Internet at California Law. For further information, please call the board.
[Business & Professions Code unless otherwise noted]
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| 650 | Referral kickbacks |
| 651 | False advertising |
| 654.1 | Prohibited profit sharing |
| 726 | Sexual misconduct |
| 810 | Insurance fraud |
| 2052 | Unlicensed practice |
| 2054 | Unlawful representation as physician |
| 2234 | Unprofessional conduct |
| 2234(b) | Gross negligence |
| 2234(c) | Repeated negligent acts |
| 2234(d) | Incompetence |
| 2234(e) | Dishonesty or corruption |
| 2234(f) | Conduct warranting denial of license |
| 2235 | Procuring license by fraud |
| 2236 | Conviction of a crime |
| 2237 | Conviction of drug violation |
| 2238 | Narcotics violation |
| 2239 | Unlawful use or prescribing |
| 2241 | Prescribing to addicts |
| 2242 | Prescribing without exam |
| 2261 | False statements |
| 2262 | Alteration of records |
| 2263 | Violating professional confidence |
| 2264 | Aiding unlicensed practice |
| 2272 | Advertising without name |
| 2273 | Capping and steering |
| 2274 | Misuse of titles |
| 2278 | Use of "Dr." without DPM |
| 2280 | Intoxicated while treating patients |
| 2285 | Fictitious names |
| 2286 | Violation of professional corporation act |
| 2305 | Discipline by another state |
| 2472 | Exceeding scope of practice |
Health & Safety Code 1795 - Patient access to records
Title 16 Regulations § 1399.676 - CME
