California § 4996.13 - Nothing in this article shall prevent qualified members of other professional gro
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 4996.13 — Nothing in this article shall prevent qualified members of other professional gro, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4996.13. Nothing in this article shall prevent qualified members of other professional gro
Nothing in this article shall prevent qualified members of other professional groups from doing work of a psychosocial nature consistent with the standards and ethics of their respective professions. However, they shall not hold themselves out to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words psychosocial, or clinical social worker, or that they shall not state or imply that they are licensed to practice clinical social work. These qualified members of other professional groups include, but are not limited to, the following: (a) A physician and surgeon certified pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000). (b) A psychologist licensed pursuant to Chapter 6.6 (commencing with Section 2900). (c) Members of the State Bar of California. (d) Marriage and family therapists licensed pursuant to Chapter 13 (commencing with Section 4980). (e) Licensed professional clinical counselors pursuant to Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 4999.10). (f) A priest, rabbi, or minister of the gospel of any religious denomination.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4996.13
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4996.13 cover?
Section 4996.13 ("Nothing in this article shall prevent qualified members of other professional gro") 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 § 4996.13?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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