California Chiropractic Law Exam (CCLE) (2026/2027) , aligned with the California Chiropractic Initiative Act (CIA) , California Business and Professions Code (BPC) , and Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR)

California Chiropractic Law Exam (CCLE)
(2026/2027) , aligned with the California Chiropractic
Initiative Act (CIA) , California Business and
Professions Code (BPC) , and Title 16 of the California
Code of Regulations (CCR)

SECTION 1: LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS & RENEWAL

QUESTION 1
After graduation from chiropractic college, when can you practice chiropractic in
California without a license?
A) Immediately upon graduation
B) After passing the National Board exams
C) After completing a preceptorship
D) Never

Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: D) Never

Rationale: Under California Business and Professions Code Section 2141, it is a
misdemeanor to practice chiropractic without a valid license. There is no grace
period or provisional license for new graduates .




QUESTION 2
What is the current initial application fee for a California chiropractic license?
A) $250
B) $371
C) $450
D) $500

,Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B) $371

Rationale: The Board of Chiropractic Examiners requires a $371 application fee
for initial licensure .




QUESTION 3
What is the annual license renewal fee for a California chiropractor?
A) $250
B) $275
C) $313
D) $371

Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: C) $313

Rationale: The yearly renewal fee is $313. This is required to maintain an active
license status .




QUESTION 4
When does a California chiropractic license expire?
A) December 31 of each year
B) The last day of the licensee's birth month
C) June 30 of each year
D) The anniversary date of original licensure

Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: B) The last day of the licensee's birth month

Rationale: Licenses expire at 12 midnight on the last day of the licensee's birth
month .

,QUESTION 5
When does the Board send renewal notices to licensees?
A) 30 days prior to expiration
B) 45 days prior to expiration
C) 60 days prior to expiration
D) 90 days prior to expiration

Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: C) 60 days prior to expiration

Rationale: The Board sends renewal notices 60 days prior to the license expiration
date to allow sufficient processing time .




QUESTION 6
If a license is not renewed by the expiration date, how long is the grace period
before the license is forfeited?
A) 30 days
B) 45 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days

Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: C) 60 days

Rationale: A license becomes forfeited 60 days past the renewal date if not
renewed. During the 60-day grace period, late renewal is still possible with a
penalty .

, QUESTION 7
What is required to renew a license during the 60-day grace period after
expiration?
A) Only the standard renewal fee
B) Completed application and standard renewal fee
C) Completed application and double the renewal fee
D) A new application and re-examination

Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: C) Completed application and double the renewal fee

Rationale: During the 60-day grace period, the license can be renewed by
submitting a completed application and paying twice the normal renewal fee
($626) .




QUESTION 8
Does California issue temporary chiropractic licenses?
A) Yes, for recent graduates
B) Yes, for out-of-state licensees
C) Yes, for preceptorship participants
D) No, never

Correct ,,,ANSWER,,,: D) No, never

Rationale: California does not issue temporary chiropractic licenses under any
circumstances .




QUESTION 9
What is the minimum age requirement for chiropractic licensure in California?