California Business and Professions Code

§ 1246

BPC § 1246 Effective Sep 17, 2025Div. 2 · Ch. 3 · Art. 3

Statute text

(a)(1) On and after the effective date of the regulations specified in paragraph (2), any unlicensed person employed by a clinical laboratory performing the duties described in this section shall possess a valid and current certification as a certified phlebotomy technician issued by the department.

(2)The department shall adopt regulations for certification by January 1, 2001, as a certified phlebotomy technician that shall include all of the following:

(A)The applicant shall hold a valid, current certification as a phlebotomist issued by a national accreditation agency approved by the department, and shall submit proof of that certification when applying for certification pursuant to this section.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 105, Sec. 2. (AB 144) Effective September 17, 2025.