Section 2600.

2600. This chapter may be cited as the Physical Therapy Practice Act. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1284.)

Section 2601.

2601. For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless otherwise specified: (a) “Board” means the Physical Therapy Board of California. (b) “Physical therapist” means a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice physical therapy. (c) “Physical therapist assistant” means a person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter […]

Section 2602.

2602. (a) The Physical Therapy Board of California, hereafter referred to as the board, shall enforce and administer this chapter. (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed. (c) Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate […]

Section 2602.1.

2602.1. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Physical Therapy Board of California in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 107, Sec. […]

Section 2603.

2603. The members of the board shall consist of four physical therapists, only one of whom shall be involved in physical therapy education, and three public members. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 6. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Section 2603.5.

2603.5. (a) The physical therapist members of the board shall be appointed from persons having all of the following qualifications: (1) Be a resident of California. (2) Possess a valid and unrestricted license in California issued pursuant to this chapter. (3) Have been licensed pursuant to this chapter and practicing in California for at least five years prior to […]

Section 2604.

2604. The members of the board shall be appointed for a term of four years, expiring on the first day of June of each year. The Governor shall appoint one of the public members and the four physical therapist members of the board qualified as provided in Sections 2603 and 2603.5. The Senate Committee on […]

Section 2605.

2605. The board shall do all of the following: (a) Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure. (b) Provide for the examinations of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and establish a passing score for each examination. (c) Issue all licenses for the practice of physical therapy in California. Except as otherwise required by the director pursuant to […]

Section 2606.

2606. Each member of the board shall receive a per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 829, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Section 2607.

2607. The board may employ, subject to law, such clerical assistants and, except as provided in Section 159.5, other employees as it may deem necessary to carry out its powers and duties. The board may enter into contracts for services necessary for enforcement of this chapter and may as necessary select and contract with physical […]

Section 2607.5.

2607.5. (a) The board may employ an executive officer exempt from the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code) and may also employ investigators, legal counsel, physical therapist consultants, and other assistance as it may deem necessary to carry out this chapter. The […]

Section 2608.

2608. The procedure in all matters and proceedings relating to the denial, suspension, revocation, or probationary restriction of licenses issued by the board under this chapter shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. […]

Section 2608.5.

2608.5. Each member of the board, or any licensed physical therapist appointed by the board, may inspect, or require reports from, a general or specialized hospital or any other facility providing physical therapy care, treatment or services and the physical therapy staff thereof, with respect to the physical therapy care, treatment, services, or facilities provided […]

Section 2611.

2611. The board shall meet at least three times each calendar year, meeting at least once each calendar year in northern California and once each calendar year in southern California. The board may convene from time to time until its business is concluded. Special meetings of the board may be held at any time and […]

Section 2612.

2612. The board shall comply with the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 17. (SB 198) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Section 2613.

2613. The board may appoint qualified persons to give the whole or any portion of any examination as provided in this chapter, who shall be designated as a commissioner on examination. A commissioner on examination need not be a member of the board but shall be subject to the same rules and regulations and shall […]

Section 2614.

2614. The board shall hear all matters, including, but not limited to, any contested case or any petition for reinstatement, restoration, or modification of probation. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all hearings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 […]

Section 2615.

2615. The board shall adopt those regulations as may be necessary to effectuate this chapter. In adopting regulations the board shall comply with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 389, Sec. 19. (SB 198) Effective January 1, […]