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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 5Art. 2§ 2042 Medical License Fingerprint Checks

§ 2042 Medical License Fingerprint Checks

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§ 2042 Medical License Fingerprint Checks

Key Takeaways

  • •Anyone applying to be a doctor in California must give their fingerprints.
  • •The fingerprints are used to check if the person has a criminal record.
  • •The person applying has to pay for the fingerprint check.

Example

A person wants to become a doctor in California.

They must give their fingerprints so the state can check their criminal history. They also have to pay for this check.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 2042 Medical License Fingerprint Checks

Notwithstanding any other law, the Medical Board of California and the Osteopathic Medical Board of California shall require each applicant to furnish to the board a full set of fingerprints for purposes of conducting criminal history record checks. The board shall submit to the Department of Justice fingerprint images and related information required by the Department of Justice of all applicants, pursuant to subdivision (u) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code. The Department of Justice shall provide a state and federal response to the board pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code. The Department of Justice shall charge a fee sufficient to cover the cost of processing the fingerprints and response required by this section. The applicant shall be responsible for this cost. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 113, Sec. 1. (SB 160) Effective September 17, 2025.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

Medical Board of CaliforniaOsteopathic Medical Board of Californiafingerprintscriminal history record checksDepartment of Justice

Related Statutes

  • § 2253 Abortion Provider Licensing Requirements
  • § 2450 Osteopathic Medical Board Authority
  • § 2451 Osteopathic Board References
  • § 2513.5 Midwife License Criminal Background Check
  • § 2525.2 Medical Cannabis Recommendation Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2042.
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