This law outlines the fees related to getting and maintaining a license for physicians and surgeons. Applying for a license costs $625, and once an applicant qualifies, an initial license fee of $1,151 must be paid, which is half if the applicant is in a postgraduate program. Fees increase to $1,255 starting 2027. The biennial renewal fee is the same as the initial fee. If you renew late, you pay an extra 10%. Duplicate and endorsement certificates cost $50, while verifications and letters of good standing are $10 each. If the board’s funds at the fiscal year's end exceed its budget for six months, it must lower the fees to reduce the surplus accordingly.

This law states that when doctors apply for or renew their medical licenses, they will be asked to pay an extra $25 fee on top of the regular charges. This fee is optional and should be paid when submitting the application. The money collected from this fee is sent to a government department each month to help fund a program that trains family physicians, known as the Song-Brown Family Physician Training Act.

If a certain program to redirect individuals away from disciplinary action, called a diversion program, stops operating, the board responsible for licensing will lower specific fees related to obtaining and renewing professional licenses. These fee reductions will match the cost of running the program. However, if a new law creates a similar program that the board has to pay for, the fees won't be reduced.

If a specific government code section is still in effect after July 1, 2008, starting in 2009, a board can raise initial and renewal license fees by up to $20 to cover the cost of moving employees.

This law states that the fees mentioned in this article are determined by a board and must be established as emergency regulations by the Division of Licensing.

This law requires each doctor to pay an extra $25 when they first apply for their license or renew it every two years. The money collected is sent to a special fund that helps doctors repay their student loans if they work in areas with not enough medical services. About 15% of the money specifically helps doctors who work with elderly patients or adults with disabilities, especially if they have special training in geriatric care and understand the cultural and language needs of older people in California. The law also allows doctors to make additional voluntary contributions to this fund.

This law allows the board to charge a fee for approving clinical service training programs. The fee is meant to cover the cost of reviewing applications, but it cannot be more than $400.

If a licensed medical professional applies for a retired license, they don't have to pay the renewal fee or continue their medical education, but they cannot practice medicine. For those who switched back from retired to active status between January 1, 2004, and January 1, 2005, the fee for changing status is waived, unless it aligns with their license renewal date. If a fee was already paid during this time, it should be refunded, unless it coincides with the renewal date.

This law states that if you have a professional license and are serving full-time in the military or the U.S. Public Health Service, you don't have to pay the renewal fee while on active duty. However, you can't practice privately during this time. Once you're discharged, you need to pay the fee within 60 days, unless you're discharged within 60 days of the renewal period ending, in which case you're exempt for that period. Time spent in service doesn't count towards certain renewal deadlines. You're still required to meet ongoing education or other professional requirements.

This law allows doctors who can't practice medicine due to a disability to ask for a waiver on their license renewal fee. If granted, they can't practice medicine until they pay the renewal fee and prove they're fit to practice or agree to limits on their practice. They must fill out forms that confirm their ability to practice safely. The board might also require an independent evaluation. Giving false info in these forms can lead to penalties.

This section outlines the fees related to getting and maintaining a fictitious-name permit. It costs $70 to get the permit, but if the permit is valid for less than a year, the fee is half of that. Renewing the permit every two years costs $50, starting from January 1, 2022. If you renew late, there's a $20 late fee, and replacing a lost permit costs $40.

This law section states that any money received by the Medical Board of California goes into a special fund in the State Treasury called the Contingent Fund. At the start of each month, they report the previous month's finances to the Controller. The money in this fund can only be spent if the Legislature approves it, and it's used for the board's salaries and necessary expenses. If there's any extra money left over, it must be used for expenses related to the board's duties and cannot be moved to the state's General Fund.

This law explains what happens to money collected from fines or bail forfeitures related to certain violations. After the court collects the money, it must go to the county treasurer, who is tasked with distributing it monthly. Seventy-five percent of the money goes to the State Treasurer, and the remaining twenty-five percent stays with the county where the case occurred.

This law allows the board to refund fees, fines, or forfeitures according to specific rules. The board can use its savings, called a contingent fund, to handle these refunds. The State Treasurer and any other officials who manage the board's money should follow the board's instructions to process these refunds.

This law means that even if someone holds a renewal receipt for their professional license, their license can still be taken away, suspended, or canceled at any time according to the rules in this chapter, and they won't get their money back for any fees paid.