§ 123621
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(a)An ultrasound, or a similar medical imaging device or procedure used for a medical, counseling, or diagnostic service or purpose, shall only be offered in the following settings:
(1)A licensed clinic, as described in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1200) of Division 2.
(2)An outpatient setting, as described in Chapter 1.3 (commencing with Section 1248) of Division 2.
(3)A licensed health facility, as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2.
(4)A practice of a licensed physician or surgeon, a medical group practice, including a professional medical corporation, as defined in Section 2406 of the Business and Professions Code, another form of corporation controlled by physicians and surgeons, a medical partnership, a medical foundation exempt from licensure, or another lawfully organized group of physicians and surgeons that provides health care services.
(5)A practice of a licensed chiropractor, as described in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1000) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, or a lawfully organized group of licensed chiropractors that provides health care services.
(6)A practice of a licensed physical therapist, as described in Chapter 5.7 (commencing with Section 2600) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, or a lawfully organized group of licensed physical therapists that provides health care services.
(7)A facility affiliated with those settings.
(8)An exempt entity as described in Section 1206.
(b)This section does not apply to a practice of a licensed midwife providing care pursuant to Article 24 (commencing with Section 2505) of Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, or a practice of a certified nurse-midwife providing care pursuant to Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 2746) of Chapter 6 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code.