California Med Spa Compliance
California has the strictest med spa regulations in the US — from CPOM ownership rules to AB-890 NP independence. Everything you need to stay compliant.
See exactly how California's rules compare to other states in our free interactive med spa regulations tool — state-by-state data with primary-source citations and a CSV download.
California Med Spa Regulations at a Glance (2026 Profile)
The California regulatory profile on one screen — CPOM ownership, medical director, injector scope, laser, registration, and enforcement, characterized across six standardized dimensions.
Read MoreHow Much Does It Cost to Open a Med Spa in California? (2026)
The full line-item budget for opening a California med spa: PC + MSO setup, medical director, insurance, buildout, devices, and the compliance stack.
Read MoreCalifornia Esthetician & Advanced Skin Scope 2026: Peels, Microneedling & Med Spa Rules
What California estheticians, nurses, and physicians can legally do — peel depth limits, microneedling, dermaplaning, CPOM, and supervision rules.
Read MoreCalifornia Laser Safety for Med Spas 2026: Who Can Operate & Supervision Rules
California treats lasers as the practice of medicine. Who can operate, physician supervision and delegation, good-faith exam, and CPOM — the full compliance picture.
Read MoreCalifornia GLP-1 & Weight-Loss Compliance 2026: A Med Spa Guide
CPOM, RN and NP scope, physician supervision, telehealth, and sourcing — the full California compliance picture for running a GLP-1 weight-loss program.
Read MoreCalifornia Med Spa Medical Director Agreement 2026: Cost, Compensation & Compliance
What a compliant CA medical director agreement must contain, FMV compensation ranges, fee-splitting limits, SB 351 impact, and how to vet a medical director.
Read MoreCalifornia Nurse Practitioner Med Spa Playbook 2026: Ownership, Launch & Compliance
Two paths for California NPs: independent 104 NP ownership under AB-890, or friendly-PC + MSO for non-104 NPs. Plus the 30-day launch playbook and what SB 351 changed.
Read MoreCalifornia Med Spa Regulatory Changes 2026: AB 1415, SB 351 & PSO Requirements
Three new 2026 changes hit the same CA med spa business model: SB 351's CPOM tightening, AB 1415's 90-day OHCA notice, and the end of generic standing orders.
Read MoreCalifornia Med Spa Advertising Rules 2026 — What You Must Include
The supervising physician name requirement, before/after photo rules, HIPAA for testimonials, and what you cannot claim.
Read MoreCan a Nurse Practitioner Own a Med Spa in California? AB-890 Explained
Who qualifies as a 104 NP, what independent practice means in a med spa, what you still can't do, and the steps to qualify.
Read MoreHow to Open a Med Spa in California: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
From Professional Corporation formation and Medical Board registration to your first patient — every step with timelines and cost estimates.
Read MoreWho Can Inject Botox in California? Scope of Practice Guide 2026
Provider-by-provider breakdown. RNs can; LVNs and MAs cannot — even with a physician supervising in the room.
Read MoreCalifornia Med Spa Compliance Checklist 2026 — Complete Guide
The complete compliance checklist — business structure, Medical Board registration, staffing, protocols, advertising, and HIPAA.
Read MoreWho Can Own a Med Spa in California? 2026 Guide (AB-890)
CPOM rules, Professional Corporation requirements, the AB-890 NP ownership path, and MSO structures for non-physician investors.
Read MoreCalifornia Med Spa Medical Director Requirements 2026
Who qualifies, what AB-890 changed, what the Medical Board expects, and what inspectors check first.
Read MoreCalifornia-Compliant SOPs
62 Ready-to-Use Protocols for California Med Spas
Every SOP written to California Medical Board standards — covering injectables, laser, GLP-1, emergency protocols, and operations. Download today and be inspection-ready tomorrow.