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California Business and Professions Code

§ 1246

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

Legislative history

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

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