California § 2244 - A physician and surgeon who collects biological specimens for clinical testing or

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§ 2244. A physician and surgeon who collects biological specimens for clinical testing or

A physician and surgeon who collects biological specimens for clinical testing or examination shall secure or ensure that his or her employees, agents, or contractors secure those specimens in a locked container when those specimens are placed in a public location outside of the custodial control of the licensee, or his or her employees, agents, or contractors, pursuant to the requirements of Section 681. Commencing July 1, 2000, the board may impose a fine against a licensee not to exceed the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a violation of this section. This section shall not apply when the biological specimens have been received by mail in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 2244 ("A physician and surgeon who collects biological specimens for clinical testing or") 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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