California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 5 — MedicineArticle 12 — EnforcementSection 2244
A physician and surgeon who collects biological specimens for clinical testing or examination shall secure or ensure that his or her employees, agents, or contractors secure those specimens in a locked container when those specimens are placed in a public location outside of the custodial control of the licensee, or his or her employees, agents, or contractors, pursuant to the requirements of Section 681.
Commencing July 1, 2000, the board may impose a fine against a licensee not to exceed the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a violation of this section.
This section shall not apply when the biological specimens have been received by mail in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Notes
Requires a physician and surgeon collecting biological specimens for clinical testing to ensure specimens placed in a public location outside the licensee's or agents' custody are secured in a locked container. Beginning July 1, 2000, the board may fine a licensee up to $1,000 for violations; specimens lawfully received by mail are exempt.
Use as reference
Lexinter.net | California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 2244 | https://laws.lexinter.net/codes/california/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-5/article-12/section-2244