California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §1385.008: On or after January 1, 2027, or the date on which the department has established the licensure process pursuant to Section 1385.

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This statute references a future date (January 1, 2027 or when a department establishes a licensure process) but contains no substantive offense language, penalty, or prohibited conduct.

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On or after January 1, 2027, or the date on which the department has established the licensure process pursuant to Section 1385.009, whichever is later, a person shall not engage in business as a pharmacy benefit manager for a payer in this state unless that person has first secured a license from the director. A license issued pursuant to this article is not transferable without the express and specific permission of the director.

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