Dental Board of California Survives Sunset Review

By Lam, Shun Fung On September 22, 2024, Governor Newsome signed the Dental Board of California (DBC) sunset extension bill, SB 1453 (Ashby) (Chapter 483, Statutes of 2024), which extends the Board’s sunset date to January 1, 2029. The Legislative Continue reading

Board of Pharmacy Adopts Emergency Regulation for PrEP and PEP Treatments

By Catherine Santos On July 26, 2024, the California State Board of Pharmacy published a Notification of Proposed Emergency Regulatory Action concerning its proposed amendment to section 1747 of Title 16, Division 17, Article 5 of the California Code of Continue reading

Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board Adopts Regulatory Change Regarding Continuing Professional Development Requirements

By Samantha Fidel On September 6, 2024, the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPA) adopted a regulatory change regarding continuing professional development requirements. The proposed changes would amend sections 1399.160, 1399.160.1, 1399.160.2, 1399.160.3, and 1399.160.4 of Continue reading

The CPUC Decision Establishing Target Energization Time Periods for IOUs and Procedure for Customers to Report Energization Delays

By Wyatt Page On September 17, 2024, the California Public Utilities Commission issued D.24-09-020 to set statewide average and maximum energization target timelines for the three large IOUs: Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), San Diego Gas & Electric Company Continue reading

Dental Board of California Publishes Notice on Proposed Regulatory Actions Concerning Dental Assisting Exams

By Lam, Shun Fung On April 23, 2024, the Dental Board of California (DBC) published notice of its intent to update current dental assisting examination regulations to reflect current laws and procedures and ensure that they reflect minimum standards for Continue reading

Veterinary Medical Board Enacts New Strategic Plan for 2024–2025

By Caroline Bulger At its April 18, 2024 meeting, the Veterinary Medical Board (VMB) moved to adopt the Strategic Plan for 2024–2025. The Board first introduced the plan at the Strategic Planning Session in October 2023. The plan outlines the Continue reading

Commissioner Lara Protects Homeowner Insurance Coverage Following Wildfire Emergency Declaration

By Shiloh Wallack On September 22, 2022, Ricardo Lara, Commissioner of the California Department of Insurance (DOI), issued a press release informing Californians that DOI will “protect insurance coverage for over 236,000 homeowners following wildfire emergencies in Northern and Southern Continue reading

Contractors State License Board Aims to Crack Down on Unlicensed Contractors

By Lauren Holappa At its August 31, 2022, Quarterly Board Meeting, the California State License Board (CSLB) discussed how to address issues involving unlicensed contractors or the “underground economy.” According to CSLB, 18-20 percent of all consumer complaints received by Continue reading

Department of Financial Protection and Innovation Seeks Public Input on Draft Regulations Impacting Escrow Companies

By Alexandra Loyo On November 4, 2021, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) noticed and held a public hearing for comments on modifications to the proposed rulemaking PRO 13/13, which would amend sections 1711.1 through 1741.7, Title 10 Continue reading

Dental Board of California Proposes Rulemaking that would Change Licensing Examination Criteria

By Dimitri Davis On April 23, 2021, the Dental Board of California (DBC) published notice of its intent to amend section 1031, Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), to establish the definition of successful results of the Continue reading