OMBC flags roughly 1,900 delinquent licenses; board presses staff to escalate enforcement The board was told it has roughly 1,900 delinquent licenses and discussed stepped‑up reminders, audits and the authority to issue citations for delinquent practice. President Pines urged immediate citations and stronger follow‑up while staff warned audits require staffing and that some delinquencies represent retirees.

The Osteopathic Medical Board of California has flagged nearly 1,900 delinquent licenses and is ramping up enforcement measures to ensure compliance, sparking a heated discussion on accountability.

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California Board Discusses Omitting Middle Name Requirement in Therapist Advertising Board considers eliminating middle name requirement for licensee advertisements to reduce confusion.

California's Board of Behavioral Sciences is debating a game-changing proposal to simplify therapist advertising by potentially removing the middle name requirement—could this transform how professionals connect with clients?

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Tennessee Architect Faces $3500 Penalty for Licensing Violations on Seven Projects The board recommends a penalty for architect's expired license used on active projects.

A Tennessee architect faces a $3,500 penalty and must retake a licensing exam after working on seven projects with an expired license, sparking a debate on compliance in the profession.

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Tennessee Board Issues Warning to Engineer for Reporting Violations in Other States Board recommends closure with a warning after clarifying reporting obligations for an engineer.

A Tennessee engineer faces a warning after a disciplinary meeting reveals critical gaps in reporting violations across state lines.

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Cosmetologist license revoked after unsanitary conditions at Blooming Couture Nails Board revokes petitioner's cosmetologist license due to multiple violations and unpaid fines

A California cosmetologist's license was revoked after shocking allegations of unsanitary conditions—including a duck causing chaos at their nail salon—sparked a series of inspections and fines.

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