State Laws

Primer for provisions of the Dental Practice Act, resources for business, professional, pharmacy and health and safety codes.

Business and Professions Code — Pharmacy

Definitions, Sections 4015-4043
Scope of Practice and Exemptions, Sections 4050-4068
Requirements for Prescriptions, Sections 4070-4078
Hypodermic Needles and Syringes, Sections 4140-4149
Prescriber Dispensing, Sections 4170-4175
Nonprofit or Free Clinics, Sections 4180-4186
Surgical Clinics, Sections 4190-4195
Prohibitions and Offenses, Sections 4320-4343

Business and Professions Code — Acupuncture and Miscellaneous

Certification Requirements, Sections 4935-4949
Unearned Rebates, Refunds and Discounts, Sections 650-657
Unprofessional Conduct, Sections 725-732
Professional Reporting, Sections 800-809.9
Insurance Fraud, Section 810
False Advertising in General, Sections 17500-17509
Particular Offenses, Sections 17530-17539.6

Health and Safety Code

Requirements of Prescriptions, Sections 11150-11180
Prescriber's Record, Sections 11190-11192
Controlled Substances, Lawful Medical Use Other Than Treatment of Addicts, Sections 11210-11213
Controlled Substances, Sale Without Prescription, Sections 11250-11256
Mandated Blood Testing and Confidentiality to Protect Public Health, Sections 120975-121020
Patient Access to Health Records, Sections 123100-123149.5
Dental Board of California Infection Control Regulations