The Bureau of Household Goods and Services (BHGS) can trace its roots to the year 1911, when the Bureau of Home Furnishings and Thermal Insulation was established in response to unscrupulous manufacturing in the mattress industry, which contributed to fires following the1906 earthquake. More than 50 years later, a separate…

 ABOUT THE BOARD: 1891: Licensing for land surveyors (first in nation) was enacted on March 31, 1891 by the Legislature, which also established the State Surveyor General. 1920s: The Board was created by the Legislature. Registration was for civil engineers only. 1930s: Structural Engineer license was added by the Legislature. …

The California State Athletic Commission (Commission/CSAC) is responsible for protecting the health and safety of its licensees: boxers, kickboxers, and other martial arts athletes. Concerned with athlete injuries and death, the public established the Commission by initiative in 1924. The Commission is responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Federal…

The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) is a state governmental agency established by law to protect the public by regulating the practice of registered nurses. BRN is responsible for implementation and enforcement of the Nursing Practice Act: the laws related to nursing education, licensure, practice, and discipline.  BRN regulates California…

If you’ve ever thought about applying for a state job, especially at the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), there is an exciting opportunity happening September 7, 2023. DCA is partnering with the Sacramento Employment and Training Agency (SETA) to host an in-person workshop in Sacramento where job seekers in…

Developed more than 130 years ago by Andrew Taylor Still, M.D., D.O., osteopathic medicine brings a unique philosophy to traditional medicine. Osteopathic physicians (D.O.s) are fully licensed to prescribe medication and practice in all medical specialty areas including surgery, just like any physician, and they are also trained to consider…

The California Acupuncture Board (Board) is a regulatory body under the California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). The Board’s legal mandate is to regulate the practice of Asian medicine through acupuncture in California and is the sole issuer of acupuncture licenses in the state. The Board establishes and maintains entry…

When in the market for a new home or property, prospective buyers typically work with a real estate salesperson to review listings and eventually, place an offer on the property they would like to purchase. Once an offer is accepted, there are multiple steps that take place before the buyer…

Transition of care of the historic cemetery begins SACRAMENTO – The cemetery and cemetery manager licenses issued by the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau (Bureau) to Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Carson have been cancelled at the owner’s request, effective August 8, 2023. Following the license cancellations, the cemetery is considered…

The responsibilities of DHBC include issuing, reviewing, and enforcing dental hygiene licenses as well as developing the Law and Ethics examinations. Additional functions include promulgating regulations, establishing and maintaining fees, oversight and approval of dental hygiene educational programs, and continuing education requirements for all dental hygiene licensure categories. DHBC is…