Section 6140 - [Effective 1/1/2025] [Effective until 1/1/2026] Annual license fee for active licensees(a) The board shall fix the annual license fee for active licensees for 2025 at a sum not exceeding four hundred dollars ($400).(b) The annual license fee for active licensees is payable on or before the date set by the State Bar, which shall not be less than 12 months from the prior year's due date. Individuals who qualify for a waiver pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 6141.1 shall be permitted to pay fees on an installment basis, with interest and other costs directly associated with the use of an installment plan, in the manner determined by the State Bar. Additionally, if the board finds it appropriate and feasible, it may provide by rule for payment of fees on an installment basis with interest, by credit card, or by other means, and may charge licensees choosing any alternative method of payment an additional fee to defray costs incurred by that election.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2026, and as of that date is repealed.Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 6140
Amended by Stats 2024 ch 227 (AB 3279),s 16, eff. 1/1/2025.Amended by Stats 2023 ch 697 (SB 40),s 22, eff. 1/1/2024.Added by Stats 2022 ch 419 (AB 2958),s 5, eff. 9/18/2022.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.Amended by Stats 2021 ch 723 (SB 211),s 6, eff. 1/1/2022.Amended by Stats 2020 ch 360 (AB 3362),s 6, eff. 1/1/2021.Amended by Stats 2019 ch 698 (SB 176),s 11, eff. 1/1/2020.Amended by Stats 2018 ch 659 (AB 3249),s 93, eff. 1/1/2019.Added by Stats 2017 ch 422 (SB 36),s 29, eff. 1/1/2018.