Statute · California Business and Professions Code

Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 2278 — Enforcement

Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 2278

Type
Statute
Source
California Business and Professions Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

Unless a person authorized under this chapter to use the title “doctor” or the letters or prefix “Dr.” holds a physician’s and surgeon’s certificate, the use of such title, letters, or prefix without further indicating the type of certificate held, constitutes unprofessional conduct.

Citator

Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 2278 — Enforcement is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

Unless a person authorized under this chapter to use the title “doctor” or the letters or prefix “Dr.” holds a physician’s and surgeon’s certificate, the use of such title, letters, or prefix without further indicating the type of certificate held, constitutes unprofessional conduct.