California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §477: As used in this division: (a) “Board” includes “bureau,” “commission,” “committee,” “department,” “division,” “examining committee,” “program,” and “agency.

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This statute defines 'Board' to include various governmental organizational units such as bureaus, commissions, committees, departments, divisions, examining committees, programs, and agencies.

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As used in this division: (a) “Board” includes “bureau,” “commission,” “committee,” “department,” “division,” “examining committee,” “program,” and “agency.” (b) “License” includes certificate, registration or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code.

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