4139.  (a) Licenses to conduct a medical device retailer issued or
renewed by the California State Board of Pharmacy prior to July 1,
2001, shall remain valid until one year after the date of the
issuance or renewal of the license.  On or after July 1, 2001, the
California State Board of Pharmacy shall not issue or renew a medical
device retailer license.  Thereafter, entities seeking licensure as
a home medical device retail facility shall apply to the State
Department of Health Services.
   (b) This section shall remain in effect only until July 1, 2002,
and as of January 1, 2003, is repealed, unless a statute, which is
enacted before January 1, 2003, deletes or extends that date.