Laws and Regulations

California Business and Professions Code

Division 1. The Department

  1. Chapter 1. The Department of Consumer Affairs

  2. Chapter 1.5. Unlicensed Activity Enforcement

  3. Chapter 3. Funds of the Department

  4. Chapter 7. Licensee

Division 1.5. Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of Licenses

  1. Chapter 1. General Provisions

  2. Chapter 2. Denial of Licenses

  3. Chapter 3. Suspension and Revocation of Licenses

  4. Chapter 5. Examination Security

Division 2. Healing Arts

  1. Chapter 1. General Provisions

    § 581. Purchase or fraudulent alteration of diplomas or other writings

    § 582. Use of illegally obtained, altered, or counterfeit diploma, certificate, or transcript

    § 583. False statements in documents or writings

    § 584. Violation of examination security; Impersonation

    § 651. Dissemination of false or misleading information concerning professional services or products; Permissible advertising

    § 680. Health care practitioner's disclosure of name and license status

    § 702. Holder prohibited from engaging in active license activity

    § 703. Renewal; Fees

    § 726. Commission of act of sexual abuse or misconduct with patient or client

    § 729. Sexual exploitation of patient or client by physician and surgeon, or psychotherapist

    § 731. Violations at work as unprofessional conduct

    § 810. Grounds for disciplinary action against health care professional

    § 820. Examination of licentiate for mental illness or physical illness affecting competency

  2. Chapter 1.5. Exemption from Licensure

  3. Chapter 3. Clinical Laboratory Technology

Chapter 8.3. Respiratory Therapy

  1. Article 1. General Provisions

  2. Article 2. Administration

  3. Article 3. Certification of Practitioners

  4. Article 4. Education Standards

  5. Article 5. Suspension, Revocation, and Reinstatement of Certificates

    § 3750. Causes for denial of, suspension of, revocation of, or probationary conditions upon license

    § 3750.5. Additional grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of license

    § 3750.51. Limitations period for filing accusation against licensee

    § 3750.6. Original pocket license or work permit to be produced for inspection

    § 3751. Petition for reinstatement, modification, or termination of probation; Discretion of board

    § 3751.5. Time period prior to reapplication for licensure after denial for cause

    § 3752. Procedure on conviction of felony or other offense relating to professional qualifications

    § 3752.5. Crime involving bodily injury or attempted bodily injury

    § 3752.6. Crime involving sexual misconduct

    § 3752.7. Sexual contact with patient; Conviction of sexual offense; Revocation

    § 3753. Application of provisions of Administrative Procedure Act

    § 3753.1. Administrative disciplinary decision imposing terms of probation

    § 3753.5. Payment of costs of investigation and prosecution of disciplinary action

    § 3753.7. Items included in costs of prosecution

    § 3754. Action of board after hearing

    § 3754.5. Action against licensee obtaining license by fraud, misrepresentation or mistake

    § 3754.8. Continued jurisdiction for enforcement matters when a license cancels, retires, etc.

    § 3755. Action for unprofessional conduct

    § 3756. Fitness to practice; Professional competency examination; Petition of charges before board

    § 3757. Mental illness or chemical dependency

    § 3758. Report on suspension or termination for cause

    § 3758.5. Reporting violations

    § 3758.6. Report on supervisor

    § 3759. No civil penalties

  6. Article 6. Offenses and Enforcement

  7. Article 7. Fiscal Administration

California Code of Regulations

Title 16. Professional and Vocational Regulations, Division 13.6. Respiratory Care Board of California

  1. Article 1. General Provisions

  2. Article 2. Applications

  3. Article 3. Education and Experience

  4. Article 4. [REPEALED]

    REPEALED

  5. Article 5. Continuing Education

  6. Article 6. Scope of Practice

  7. Article 7. Miscellaneous

  8. Article 8. Citations and Fines

  9. Article 9. Fees

Relevant Provisions of other California Codes

  1. Civil Code

  1. Education Code

  1. Emergency Care Liability Provisions

  1. Family Code

  1. Health and Safety Code

  1. Penal Code

    § 220. Assault w/intent to commit mayhem or specified sex offenses

    § 243.4. Sexual Battery; Seriously Disabled or Medically Incapacitated Victims

    § 261. Rape; "Duress" "Menace"

    § 261.5. Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor

    § 262. Spousal Rape

    § 264.1. Punishment for Aiding and Abetting Rape

    § 266. Procurement

    § 266j. Procurement of Child

    § 267. Abduction of Minor for Prostitution

    § 272. Contributing to delinquency of minor

    § 285. Incest

    § 286. Sodomy

    § 288. Lewd or Lascivious Acts Involving Children

    § 288a. Oral Copulation

    § 289. Penetration by Foreign Object

    § 290. Registration of Sex Offenders

    § 311.1. Sale or Distribution of Obscene Matter Depicting Person Under age of 18 years Engaging in Sexual Conduct

    § 311.2. Production, Distribution, or Exhibition of Obscene Matter

    § 311.3. Sexual Exploitation of Child

    § 311.4. Employment of Minor in Sale or Distribution of Obscene Matter or Production of Pornography

    § 311.10. Advertisement of Obscene Matters Depicting Minors

    § 311.11. Possession or Control of Child Pornography

    § 313.1. Distribution or Exhibition of Harmful matter to minor; Addition of harmful matter to rented video; Defenses

    § 314. Indecent Exposure

    § 647. Disorderly Conduct; Restrictions on Probation

    § 647b. Annoying or Molesting Person Attending Adult School

    § 647.6. Annoying or Molesting Children

    § 1203.4. Change of plea and dismissal of charges after termination of probation; Release from penalties and disabilities; Subsequent offenses

Pending Regulations

Public Comments: Written comments regarding any pending regulation may be submitted during the applicable public comment period. Instructions for submitting comments are provided in the Notice of Proposed Action for each rulemaking.

  1. Basic Respiratory Tasks and Services (Permanent Rulemaking)

    Proposed Regulations: Amend section 1399.365 of Title 16, California Code of Regulations
    Status: 45-Day Public Comment Period Closed; Comments Under Review
    Notice Publication Date: August 14, 2026
    Comment Period: August 14, 2026 – September 28, 2026
    Current Emergency Regulations: The current emergency regulations remain in effect during this rulemaking process.

  1. Home and Community-Based Respiratory Tasks and Services

    Proposed Regulations: Add section 1399.361 of Title 16, California Code of Regulations
    Status: 45-Day Public Comment Period Closed; Comments Under Review
    Notice Publication Date: August 14, 2026
    Comment Period: August 14, 2026 – September 28, 2026

Approved Regulations

Please click on the link(s) below to view the RCB's recently approved regulations:

  1. Basic Respiratory Tasks and Services

    On June 5, 2025, the Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the RCB’s Basic Respiratory Tasks and Services regulations and filed the action with the Secretary of State. This regulatory action became effective on October 1, 2025.

    Note: Emergency regulations related to Basic Respiratory Tasks and Services were subsequently approved and became effective on January 12, 2026. Please see the “Basic Respiratory Tasks and Services (Emergency)” section below for the approved emergency regulatory text and filing information.

    For more information, including a breakdown of tasks permitted under this regulation and guidance for RCPs, LVNs, employers, and the public, please visit our Basic Respiratory Tasks and Services information page.

  1. Basic Respiratory Tasks and Services (Emergency)

    The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the RCB’s emergency regulations and the action was filed with the Secretary of State on January 12, 2026. These emergency regulations became effective January 12, 2026.

  1. Basic Respiratory Tasks and Services (Emergency Re-Adoption)

    The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the RCB’s emergency re-adoption regulations and the action was filed with the Secretary of State on July 9, 2026. These emergency regulations became effective July 9, 2026.

  1. Basic Respiratory Tasks and Services (Emergency Second Re-Adoption)

    The Office of Administrative Law (OAL) approved the RCB’s emergency re-adoption regulations and the action was filed with the Secretary of State on October 1, 2026. These emergency regulations became effective October 7, 2026.

Rulemaking Calendar

January 2025