# Cal. HSC § 1385.008: Section 1385.008

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.008

## Section

- **Citation:** Cal. HSC § 1385.008
- **Heading:** Section 1385.008
- **Jurisdiction:** California
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 2.2 / Article 6.1 / Section 1385.008

## Text

On or after January 1, 2027, or the date on which the department has established the licensure process pursuant to Section 1385.009, whichever is later, a person shall not engage in business as a pharmacy benefit manager for a payer in this state unless that person has first secured a license from the director. A license issued pursuant to this article is not transferable without the express and specific permission of the director.

## Nearby sections

- [Cal. HSC § 1385.001 Section 1385.001](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.001.md)
- [Cal. HSC § 1385.002 Section 1385.002](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.002.md)
- [Cal. HSC § 1385.003 Section 1385.003](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.003.md)
- [Cal. HSC § 1385.004 Section 1385.004](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.004.md)
- [Cal. HSC § 1385.005 Section 1385.005](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.005.md)
- [Cal. HSC § 1385.006 Section 1385.006](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.006.md)
- [Cal. HSC § 1385.008 Section 1385.008](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.008.md)
- [Cal. HSC § 1385.009 Section 1385.009](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.009.md)
- [Cal. HSC § 1385.0010 Section 1385.0010](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.0010.md)
- [Cal. HSC § 1385.0011 Section 1385.0011](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.0011.md)
- [Cal. HSC § 1385.0012 Section 1385.0012](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.0012.md)
- [Cal. HSC § 1385.0013 Section 1385.0013](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.0013.md)
- [Cal. HSC § 1385.0014 Section 1385.0014](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.0014.md)
- [Cal. HSC § 1385.0015 Section 1385.0015](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CA_Chsc_D2_C2.2_A6.1_S1385.0015.md)

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