§ 1647.30 — California Business and Professions Code

As used in this article, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Minimal sedation” means a drug-induced state during which patients respond normally to verbal commands, and conforms to all of the following:

(1) Although cognitive function and coordination may be impaired, airway reflexes, ventilatory, and cardiovascular functions are unaffected.

(2) The drugs and techniques used in minimal sedation shall have a margin of safety wide enough to render unintended loss of consciousness unlikely.

(3) Patients who require tactile stimulation to elicit a response to verbal commands shall not be considered to be in a state of minimal sedation.

(4) For the very young or developmentally delayed individual, incapable of the usually expected verbal response, a minimally depressed level of consciousness should be maintained.

(b) “Good standing” means the license or permit is active and unrestricted by disciplinary action taken pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, is not the subject of an unresolved complaint or review procedure, and is not the subject of any unresolved disciplinary proceeding.

(Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 483, Sec. 25. (SB 1453) Effective January 1, 2025.)