California Code of Regulations Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
California Code of Regulations (CCR) – Title 16: Professional and Vocational Regulations
Overview:
Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) contains the rules and regulations adopted by the various boards, bureaus, and commissions within the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) and other professional licensing entities. It governs the licensure, practice standards, disciplinary procedures, and continuing education for a wide range of licensed professions and vocations in California.
Administering Authority:
Most of the agencies under Title 16 are under the California Department of Consumer Affairs, but some operate independently.
Examples of Boards and Bureaus Regulated under Title 16:
Here are several key divisions and sections:
| CCR Division | Agency / Board |
|---|---|
| Division 1 | Board of Pharmacy |
| Division 2 | Board of Accountancy |
| Division 3 | Architects Board |
| Division 5 | Board of Barbering and Cosmetology |
| Division 7 | Board of Behavioral Sciences |
| Division 8 | Board of Chiropractic Examiners |
| Division 10 | Dental Board of California |
| Division 11 | Board of Registered Nursing |
| Division 13 | Medical Board of California |
| Division 14 | Board of Optometry |
| Division 16 | Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists |
| Division 17 | Board of Psychology |
| Division 18 | Board of Occupational Therapy |
| Division 20 | Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians |
| Division 24 | Veterinary Medical Board |
Topics Covered Include:
Licensing requirements (initial and renewal)
Scope of practice
Continuing education
Standards of professional conduct
Disciplinary actions and procedures
Consumer protections
Examination requirements
Legal Authority:
Each board’s rules in Title 16 are based on authority granted in the California Business and Professions Code or other enabling statutes.
How to Access:
The full text of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations is available through:
California Office of Administrative Law (OAL)
[Westlaw or LexisNexis CCR databases]
California Department of Consumer Affairs
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