California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 3 — Professions and Vocations GenerallyChapter 1 — AccountantsArticle 5.1 — Practice PrivilegesSection 5096.7
(a) Anywhere the term “license,” “licensee,” “permit,” or “certificate” is used in this chapter or Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475), it shall include persons holding practice privileges under this article, unless otherwise inconsistent with the provisions of the article.
(b) Anywhere the term “employee” is used in this article it shall include, but is not limited to, partners, shareholders, and other owners.
(c) For purposes of this article, the term “license” includes certificate or permit.
Notes
Defines license, licensee, permit, and certificate throughout the chapter and the referenced division to include persons holding practice privileges, unless that reading conflicts with the practice-privilege article. Within the article, employee includes partners, shareholders, and other owners, and license includes a certificate or permit.
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