California § 10177.9 - It is the intent of the Legislature that all persons licensed in this state to en
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§ 10177.9. It is the intent of the Legislature that all persons licensed in this state to en
(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that all persons licensed in this state to engage in the practice of dentistry shall be accorded equal professional status and privileges, without regard to the degree earned. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no nonprofit hospital service plan or self-insured employee welfare benefit plan shall discriminate, with respect to employment, staff privileges, or the provision of, or contracts for, professional services, against a licensed dentist solely on the basis of the educational degree held by the dentist.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10177.9
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10177.9 cover?
Section 10177.9 ("It is the intent of the Legislature that all persons licensed in this state to en") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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