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DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS 1200-1796.88›CHAPTER 2.2. Health Care Service Plans 1340-1399.874›ARTICLE 6.1. Pharmacy Benefit Managers 1385.001-1385.009

§ 1385.008

California Health and Safety Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

On or after January 1, 2027, or the date on which the department has established the licensure process pursuant to Section 1385.009, whichever is later, a person shall not engage in business as a pharmacy benefit manager for a payer in this state unless that person has first secured a license from the director. A license issued pursuant to this article is not transferable without the express and specific permission of the director.

(Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 21, Sec. 16. (AB 116) Effective June 30, 2025.)

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