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§ 2278. — 2278. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1313, Sec. 2.)

California § 2278.
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Code BPCBusiness and Professions Code - BPC
Div. 2.DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS
Ch. 5.CHAPTER 5. Medicine
Art. 12.ARTICLE 12. Enforcement

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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.

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1313, Sec. 2.

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§ 2278.
2278. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1313, Sec. 2.)
§ 22780.
22780. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 636, Sec. 1.)
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