Ethics & California LawQuestion 338 of 484
Two California laws (AB-1310 and SB-803) reformed BBC licensing around 2022. Which of the following is a CORRECT description of their effect?
a.They tripled the required training hours
b.They eliminated the hands-on practical examination and adjusted minimum training hours, leaving a single written examination for licensure
c.They created a national reciprocity license
d.They abolished the BBC
Explanation
AB-1310 and SB-803 (effective 2022) eliminated the long-standing hands-on practical state exam and revised minimum training-hour requirements. After the reform, applicants take only the written multiple-choice state board exam to obtain BBC licensure.
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