California § 11362.8 - A professional licensing board shall not impose a civil penalty or take other dis
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§ 11362.8. A professional licensing board shall not impose a civil penalty or take other dis
A professional licensing board shall not impose a civil penalty or take other disciplinary action against a licensee based solely on the fact that the licensee has performed acts that are necessary or appropriate to carry out the licenseeâs role as a designated primary caregiver to a person who is a qualified patient or who possesses a lawful identification card issued pursuant to Section 11362.72. However, this section shall not apply to acts performed by a physician relating to the discussion or recommendation of the medical use of cannabis to a patient. These discussions or recommendations, or both, shall be governed by Section 11362.5.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 11362.8
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11362.8 cover?
Section 11362.8 ("A professional licensing board shall not impose a civil penalty or take other dis") 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.
How do I cite California § 11362.8?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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