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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 6.5Art. 2§ 2872 Licensing Examination Requirements

§ 2872 Licensing Examination Requirements

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§ 2872 Licensing Examination Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You need to pass a test to get a license.
  • •The license will look a certain way, as decided by another rule (Section 164).
  • •The rule was updated in 1971.

Example

You want to become a nurse.

You take a test to become a nurse. If you pass, you get a license that lets you work as a nurse. The license will have a specific design, like a card with your name and photo.

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

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§ 2872 Licensing Examination Requirements

The board shall issue a license to each applicant who passes the examination. The form of the license shall be determined in accordance with Section 164. (Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 716.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 2867.6 Temporary Practice License Issuance
  • § 2872.1 Vocational Nurse License Reciprocity
  • § 2873.5 Military Medical License Eligibility
  • § 2742 Licensing Examination Requirements
  • § 4992.1 Clinical Social Worker Licensing Exams

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2872.
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