Business and Professions Code

Financial Relief Act of 2005

April 7, 2025 2:30 amApril 7, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Military and Veterans Code, in Division 3, Chapter 3.3, provides the “California Military Families Financial Relief Act of 2005.” Section 820 names the act. Section 821 defines the terms “service member,” “military orders,” and “military service.” Section 822 prohibits...

When We Have to Wait on IT for New Statutes to Take Effect

April 20, 2024 3:00 pmApril 20, 2024 3:01 pm

We know that sometimes a statute will not take effect unless some other statute or action occurs first. This type of statute contains a “contingent enactment” clause, meaning that its enactment is contingent on that other specified action. In other...

California’s Regulation of Bots

June 8, 2023 7:22 amJune 8, 2023 7:27 am

Business and Professions Code Division 7, Part 3, Chapter 6 regulates “bots.” Chapter 6 was added in 2018 by Chapter 892. B&P Code Section 17940 defines the terms “bot,” “online,” “online platform,” and “person.” Section 17941 makes it unlawful for...

California’s Unlicensed Activity Enforcement

June 5, 2023 2:30 amJune 5, 2023 2:31 am

California laws regulate many varied professions, vocations, and occupations in this state. Business and Professions Code Division 1, Chapter 1.5 concerns “unlicensed activity enforcement.” Chapter 1.5 was added in 1992 by Chapter 1135. Business and Professions Code Section 145 sets...

Preventing Discrimination and Harassment Among Contractors

April 24, 2023 6:13 amApril 24, 2023 6:20 am

Labor Code Division 1, Chapter 4.3 is entitled “Discrimination and Harassment Prevention in the Construction Industry.” Chapter 4.3 was added in 2019 by Chapter 722. Labor Code Section 107.5 requires the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) to develop recommendations...

SB 699: Non-compete Contracts

March 28, 2023 3:23 pmMarch 28, 2023 3:25 pm

Senate Bill 699 by Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Merced) would address the issue of non-compete clauses in California employment situations. SB 699 would add Business and Professions Code Sections 16600.5 and 16608. Section 1 of the bill would set forth six legislative...

AB 331: AI Tools

March 23, 2023 10:38 amMarch 23, 2023 10:42 am

Assembly Bill 331 by Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) was amended to address the use of automated decision tools. AB 331 would add Chapter 25 to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code. First, the bill would define the following terms:...