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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 7Art. 3§ 6730 Engineering Licensing Requirements

§ 6730 Engineering Licensing Requirements

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§ 6730 Engineering Licensing Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •If you want to work as an engineer (like building bridges, fixing electrical stuff, or working on machines) in California, you need a special license.
  • •This rule is for everyone, even if you work for the government or a private company.
  • •You have to prove you know what you're doing before you can get the license.
  • •The license shows you’re allowed to do engineering work safely.

Example

Someone wants to design a new bridge for a city.

Before they can start working on the bridge, they must show they’re qualified and get a license from the state. If they don’t, they’re breaking the law.

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

Official Source
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§ 6730 Engineering Licensing Requirements

In order to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare, any person, either in a public or private capacity, except as in this chapter specifically excepted, who practices, or offers to practice, civil engineering, electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, in any of its branches in this state, including any person employed by the State of California, or any city, county, or city and county, who practices engineering, shall submit evidence that he or she is qualified to practice, and shall be licensed accordingly as a civil engineer, electrical engineer or mechanical engineer by the board. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 658, Sec. 95. Effective January 1, 2007.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 6704 Engineering License Title Restrictions
  • § 6744 Civil Engineering Registration Exemptions
  • § 4052.03 Pharmacist Hiv Prophylaxis Authority
  • § 7044 Owner-Built Structure Exemptions
  • § 8550 Pest Control Licensing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 6730.
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