California § 686 - A health care practitioner licensed under Division 2 (commencing with Section 500

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 686 — A health care practitioner licensed under Division 2 (commencing with Section 500, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 686. A health care practitioner licensed under Division 2 (commencing with Section 500

A health care practitioner licensed under Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) providing services via telehealth shall be subject to the requirements and definitions set forth in Section 2290.5, to the practice act relating to his or her licensed profession, and to the regulations adopted by a board pursuant to that practice act.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 686

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 686 cover?

Section 686 ("A health care practitioner licensed under Division 2 (commencing with Section 500") 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 § 686?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 686 apply to my situation?

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