California § 1638.2 - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person licensed pursuant to Section
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1638.2 — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person licensed pursuant to Section, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1638.2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person licensed pursuant to Section
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person licensed pursuant to Section 1634 who holds a permit to perform elective facial cosmetic surgery issued pursuant to this article may not perform elective facial cosmetic surgery on a patient, unless the patient has received, within 30 days prior to the elective facial cosmetic surgery procedure, and confirmed as up-to-date on the day of the procedure, an appropriate physical examination by, and written clearance for the procedure from, either of the following: (1) A licensed physician and surgeon. (2) A person licensed pursuant to Section 1634 who holds a permit to perform elective facial cosmetic surgery issued pursuant to this article. (b) The physical examination described in subdivision (a) shall include the taking of an appropriate medical history. (c) An appropriate medical history and physical examination done on the day of the procedure shall be presumed to be in compliance with subdivisions (a) and (b). (d) A violation of this section shall not constitute a crime.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1638.2
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1638.2 cover?
Section 1638.2 ("Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person licensed pursuant to Section") 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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