California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §2055: Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person issued a physician’s and surgeon’s certificate by the Medical Board of California pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to u

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A person holding a physician's and surgeon's certificate from California's Medical Board has certain entitlements under state law.

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Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person issued a physician’s and surgeon’s certificate by the Medical Board of California pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be entitled to use of the initials “M.D.”

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