California Codes, Business and Professions Code - BPC, Division 2 — Healing Arts, Chapter 6 — Nursing, Article 5 — Penal Provisions, Section 2795
Except as provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to do any of the following:
(a) To practice or to offer to practice nursing in this state unless the person holds a license in an active status.
(b) To use any title, sign, card, or device to indicate that he or she is qualified to practice or is practicing nursing, unless the person has been duly licensed or certified under this chapter.
Notes
Prohibits any person, except as otherwise provided in the chapter, from practicing or offering to practice nursing in this state without an active license. Prohibits use of any title, sign, card, or device indicating qualification to practice or actual nursing practice unless the person has been duly licensed or certified under the chapter.
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