California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §2715: (a) The board shall prosecute all persons guilty of violating this chapter.

Civil

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The Board of Registered Nursing is authorized to prosecute violations of this chapter, employ personnel, use an official seal, and adopt administrative rules and regulations.

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(a) The board shall prosecute all persons guilty of violating this chapter. (b) Except as provided by Section 159.5, the board, in accordance with the Civil Service Law, may employ personnel, including legal counsel, as it deems necessary to carry into effect this chapter. (c) The board shall have and use a seal bearing the name “Board of Registered Nursing.” The board may adopt, amend, or repeal, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the rules and regulations that may be reasonably necessary to enable it to carry into effect this chapter.

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