§ 7690 Licensee Disciplinary Penalties

Business and Professions Code·California

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•If a licensed professional (like a doctor, lawyer, or teacher) breaks the rules, they can get in trouble.
•The punishment can be a warning, suspension, or even losing their license forever.
•The punishment depends on how bad the mistake was.

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A doctor makes a big mistake while treating a patient.

The bureau can punish the doctor by taking away their license so they can't practice medicine anymore.

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§ 7690 Licensee Disciplinary Penalties

The bureau may discipline every accused licensee whose default has been entered or who has been tried and found guilty, after formal hearing, of any act or omission constituting a ground for disciplinary action. Any of the following penalties may be imposed by the bureau: (a) Suspension of the disciplinary order. (b) Reproval, public or private. (c) Probation. (d) Suspension of the right to practice. (e) Revocation of the right to practice. (f) Such other penalties as the bureau deems fit. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 568, Sec. 136. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 7690.

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