Section 853.1 - Licensed Physicians and Dentists from Mexico Pilot Program; extension of licenses(a) Notwithstanding any other law, upon the request of an eligible licensee and the chief executive officer of the community health clinic that employs the licensee and pursuant to the requirements of this section, the Medical Board of California shall extend the license of a physician from Mexico issued pursuant to Section 853, as that section read on January 1, 2024, for three years.(b) An extension of a license pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be effective when the license expires.(c) To be eligible for an extension pursuant to subdivision (a), a requesting licensee shall be licensed under Section 853, as that section read on January 1, 2024, in an active status at the time of their request.(d) Each licensee who requests to extend their license pursuant to subdivision (a) shall pay a fee in the amount of one thousand seven hundred twenty-six dollars and fifty cents ($1,726.50) at the time of their request.(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2025, and as of that date is repealed.Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 853.1
Added by Stats 2024 ch 247 (AB 2864),s 2, eff. 9/14/2024.