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News and Updates
Exciting Executive Officer Career Opportunity, Apply Now Through Dec. 6
The Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board is looking for a talented and exceptional Executive Officer to take the helm of a high performing, hard-working, team-oriented, and diverse staff to support and carryout the mission of the Board. For more details and to apply, visit the California Careers job posting.
Live Webinar: Licensing Resources for Members of the U.S. Military
The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) will host a webinar on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. to share information about military licensing resources. For more information click here.
CSLB Consumer Alert: Don't Pay Too Much Money Upfront on Home Improvement Projects
Except for a limited down payment, it is against the law for a contractor to collect payment for work not yet completed, or for materials not yet delivered. This applies to home improvement projects. Read the full alert here.
CURES Version Update
As of August 1, 2024, all California dispensers of controlled substances are required to report dispensations to the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) using the American Society of Automation in Pharmacy (ASAP) version 4.2B format. Please visit the Office of the Attorney General's CURES Website for information on this required change.
Name and Gender Change Notification and Request for Confidentiality (SB 372, 2023)
Effective January 1, 2024, under Business and Professions Code section 27.5, licensees may notify the licensing board or bureau within the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) of a name and/or gender change and request confidentiality of the previous name or gender information, when meeting certain specified requirements. For more information, visit the Name and Gender Change Notification and Request for Confidentiality information page