Section 2840.

2840. This chapter of the Business and Professions Code constitutes the chapter on vocational nursing and may be cited as the Vocational Nursing Practice Act. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1689.)

Section 2840.5.

2840.5. (a) The Legislature hereby declares the practice of licensed vocational nursing to be a profession. (b) This section shall not be construed to affect the laws relating to the practice of registered nursing, including the provisions of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 2700), nor any existing regulations relating to registered nurse staffing of licensed health facilities. […]

Section 2841.

2841. (a) There is in the Department of Consumer Affairs a Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians of the State of California, which consists of 11 members. (b) As used in this chapter, “board” means the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians of the State of California. (c) This section shall remain in effect only until […]

Section 2841.1.

2841.1. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians of the State 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. […]

Section 2841.2.

2841.2. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of Section 2841 renders the successor entity to the board in Section 2841 subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 586, Sec. 2. (AB 1229) Effective January 1, 2018.)

Section 2841.3.

2841.3. If the board is made inoperative or is repealed, the director may, until December 31, 2024, assume the duties, powers, purposes, responsibilities, and jurisdiction of the board and its executive officer that are not otherwise repealed or made inoperative. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 632, Sec. 2. (AB 1536) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Section 2842.

2842. (a) Each member of the board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California. The board shall have the following composition: (1) Two members shall be duly licensed vocational nurses who have been licensed for a period of not less than three years prior to appointment. (2) Two members […]

Section 2843.

2843. Members of the board shall be appointed for a term of four years. Vacancies occurring shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term. Appointments to the office shall be for a term of four years expiring on June 1st. The Governor shall appoint four of the public members and the licensed members of […]

Section 2845.

2845. The Governor has the power to remove any member of the board from office for neglect of any duty required by law, or for incompetency, or unprofessional or dishonorable conduct. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1689.)

Section 2846.

2846. The board at its first meeting after appointment, and annually thereafter at its first meeting in each year, shall elect from its members a president, vice president, and such other officers as it may deem necessary. The officers of the board shall hold their respective positions during its pleasure. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. […]

Section 2847.1.

2847.1. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (f), the board shall select an executive officer who shall perform duties as are delegated by the board and who shall be responsible to it for the accomplishment of those duties. (b) The executive officer shall not be a member of the board. (c) With the approval of the Director of […]

Section 2847.6.

2847.6. The board shall submit written reports to the director and the Legislature no later than April 1, 2018, July 1, 2018, October 1, 2018, January 1, 2019, July 1, 2019, and January 1, 2020, demonstrating its progress in implementing the administrative and enforcement program monitor’s recommendations pursuant to Section 2847.5. (Added by Stats. 2017, […]

Section 2848.

2848. The board for the purpose of transacting its business shall meet at least twice each year, at times and places it designates by resolution. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1275, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 1995.)

Section 2849.

2849. Special meetings may be held at such times as the board may elect, or on the call of the president of the board, or of not less than five members thereof. A written notice of the time, place, and object of any special meeting shall be mailed by the executive officer to all members […]

Section 2850.

2850. Meetings may be held at any time and place by the written consent of all members of the board. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1689.)

Section 2851.

2851. Six members of the board constitute a quorum for transaction of business at any meeting. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 810, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Section 2852.

2852. The board shall keep a record of all its proceedings, including a register of all applicants for licenses under this chapter and the action of the board upon each application. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1689.)

Section 2853.

2853. The office of the board shall be in the City of Sacramento. Suboffices may be established in Los Angeles and San Francisco and such records as may be necessary may be transferred temporarily to them. Legal proceedings against the board may be instituted in any county in which any of the three cities above […]

Section 2854.

2854. The board shall prosecute all persons guilty of violating the provisions of this chapter. It may employ such clerical assistance as it may deem necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter. The board may fix the compensation to be paid for such services and may incur such other expenses as it […]

Section 2855.

2855. Each member of the board shall receive a per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1645.)