Oakland City Wire

Three professional licenses were issued in Los Angeles during January, according to California’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). In the previous month, there were seven licenses issued, marking a 57.1 percent decrease month over month.

Los Angeles had the most professional licenses issued in the area.

The DCA is composed of several agencies, bureaus, and commissions that influence business growth and job creation through regulation. The agency has roots that date back to 1876 when California passed the Medical Practice Act of 1876. Today the agency issues more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits.

License Holder	License Type	Lapse Date	Issued Date
Richard L. Barsumian	Professional Fiduciary	03/31/2022	01/12/2021
Benji, Atoosa	Licensed Midwife	01/31/2023	01/13/2021
Choi, Jaehyuk	Licensed Acupuncturist	07/31/2022	01/27/2021