Cal. Code Regs. tit. 16 § 1399.688

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 52, December 27, 2024

Section 1399.688 - Advertising

(a) A licensed doctor of podiatric medicine may advertise the provision of any professional services authorized to be provided by such license in a manner authorized by Section 651 of the code so long as such advertising does not promote the excessive or unnecessary use of such services.

(b) A licensed doctor of podiatric medicine may be issued a permit to practice as a sole proprietor or in a partnership, group, or professional corporation under a fictitious name pursuant to Section 2415 of the code so long as it is not deceptive, misleading, or confusing. The fictitious name must include the designation "podiatric," "podiatry," "podiatrist," "foot," or "ankle."

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1399.688

1. New Article 4 (Section 1399.685) filed 4-10-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 15).
2. Renumbering of Article 4 (Section 1399.685) to Article 5 (Section 1399.685) and new Article 4 (Sections 1399.680-1399.684) filed 7-10-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 28).
3. Renumbering of Article 5 (Section 1399.685) to Article 5 (Section 1399.688) filed 3-29-83; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 14).
4. Amendment designating first paragraph as subsection (a), adopting new subsection (b) and amending NOTE filed 3-28-2005; operative 4-27-2005 (Register 2005, No. 13).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 651, 2018, 2415 and 2470, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 651, 651.3, 2271 and 2415, Business and Professions Code.

1. New Article 4 (Section 1399.685) filed 4-10-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 15).
2. Renumbering of Article 4 (Section 1399.685) to Article 5 (Section 1399.685) and new Article 4 (Sections 1399.680-1399.684) filed 7-10-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 28).
3. Renumbering of Article 5 (Section 1399.685) to Article 5 (Section 1399.688) filed 3-29-83; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 83, No. 14).
4. Amendment designating first paragraph as subsection (a), adopting new subsection (b) and amending Note filed 3-28-2005; operative 4-27-2005 (Register 2005, No. 13).