Proposed and Recently Approved Regulations

Proposed Regulations

Delegation of Certain Functions to the Executive Officer (amend California Code of Regulations, Title 16, section 306)

Current Status: Open Comment Period

45–Day Comment Period: January 23, 2026 to March 9, 2026


Approved Regulations

Continuing Education: Distance Learning (amend California Code of Regulations, Title 16, section 363.1)

Filed with Secretary of State: January 7, 2026

Effective Date of Regulations: January 7, 2026


Align Fee Amounts with Fixed Fee Schedule in Statute (amend California Code of Regulations, Title 16, sections 310.1, 317.1, 323, 360, 367.5, 367.10, and 370)

Filed with Secretary of State: December 1, 2025

Effective Date of Regulations: December 1, 2025


Appeal Process for Citations and Licensee Compliance with Assessed Fines (amend California Code of Regulations, Title 16, sections 390.4 and 390.5)

Filed with Secretary of State: November 19, 2025

Effective Date of Regulations: January 1, 2026


Repeal of Successful Examination Regulation (California Code of Regulations, Title 16, section 354)

Filed with Secretary of State: November 12, 2025

Effective Date of Regulations: January 1, 2026


Filing of Addresses and Contact Information (Amend California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Section 303)

Filed with Secretary of State: October 14, 2025

Effective Date of Regulations: January 1, 2026