California § 1385.008. 1385.008. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 21, Sec. 16.)

California Statutes

§ 1385.008. — 1385.008. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 21, Sec. 16.)

California § 1385.008.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code HSCHealth and Safety Code - HSC

Div. 2.DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS

Ch. 2.2.CHAPTER 2.2. Health Care Service Plans

Art. 6.1.ARTICLE 6.1. Pharmacy Benefit Managers

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Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC Code § 1385.008. (2026).

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On or after January 1, 2027, or the date on which the department has established the licensure process pursuant to Section 1385.009, whichever is later, a person shall not engage in business as a pharmacy benefit manager for a payer in this state unless that person has first secured a license from the director. A license issued pursuant to this article is not transferable without the express and specific permission of the director.

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On or after January 1, 2027, or the date on which the department has established the licensure process pursuant to Section 1385.009, whichever is later, a person shall not engage in business as a pharmacy benefit manager for a payer in this state unless that person has first secured a license from the director. A license issued pursuant to this article is not transferable without the express and specific permission of the director.