§ 583 False Statements In Applications

Business and Professions Code·California

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•You can't lie on forms when applying for a medical license or test.
•This includes doctors, chiropractors, and other healthcare workers.
•Lying on purpose about important stuff can get you in trouble.

Example

A person fills out a form to become a doctor but lies about their past work experience.

If they get caught lying on the form, they can be punished because the law says you must tell the truth on these papers.

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§ 583 False Statements In Applications

No person shall in any document or writing required of an applicant for examination, license, certificate, or registration under this division, the Osteopathic Initiative Act, or the Chiropractic Initiative Act, willfully make a false statement in a material regard. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 220, Sec. 5. Effective June 30, 1986.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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registration medical license statement chiropractic initiative acts osteopathic initiative act effective june application

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 583.

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