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 SOPs: What Your Manual Must Include
The California documentation layer, policy by policy: the eleven elements 16 CCR 1474 puts in every standardized procedure, what strict CPOM does to the medical director file, and which obligations have no California rule behind them.
Read MoreCalifornia 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.