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What does the six-year rule for BBS mean?
The Six-Year Rule should be understood. When the BBS receives your application for licensure, all work experience must have been accumulated no more than six years earlier. The 6-year rule states that the Board will not accept hours of experience (including personal psychotherapy and workshops, training, or conferences) that are more than six (6) years old as of the date the Board receives your Application for Licensure.
What will the BBS law change to in 2023?
With effect from january 1, 2023, registered associates—whether or not they have passed the california law and ethics exam—must complete a minimum of three (3) hours of continuing education on law and ethics during each registered associate’s renewal period (annually). After january 1, 2023, you’ll need to have taken at least 3 hours of continuing education in california law. Be sure to pass the law and ethics exam to ensure approval of the renewal. Application for manual renewal of registration (4–6 weeks for processing) can be renewed online (updates instantly).No matter whether they have passed the California Law Exam, the BBS will mandate that all registered associates complete a minimum of three (3) hours of continuing education on law and ethics during each registered associate’s annual renewal period beginning January 1, 2023.