Plain English Breakdown
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AB-967: Expedited Physician License Fee
This measure requires the Medical Board of California to offer faster license processing for physicians who pay a fee equal to the cost, up to $250.
What This Bill Does
- Requires the Medical Board of California to expedite licensure for applicants who pay an extra fee set by the board.
- Sets the maximum amount for this expedite fee at $250 per application.
- States that the fee must be equal to the actual cost of expediting the process, but cannot exceed $250.
Who It Names or Affects
- Physician and surgeon applicants in California who want faster license processing by paying an extra fee.
- The Medical Board of California, which is required to set and collect this new fee.
Terms To Know
- Expedite
- To make the licensing process happen faster than usual for those who pay an extra fee.
- Reciprocity
- A method where a license from another state is accepted, which currently has its own separate application fees under existing law.
Limits and Unknowns
- The requirement to offer this expedited service ends on January 1, 2030.
- The exact fee amount depends on the cost calculated by the board and could be less than $250.
- This new option is separate from existing rules that already require expediting licenses for military family members.