Business and Professions Code

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:...

What Are the Component Parts of California’s Codes?

March 16, 2023 6:42 pmMarch 16, 2023 6:46 pm

California has over 155,000 individual statutes. Those statutes are placed in one of 29 Codes, which this state gives a name to, as opposed to the federal government and some states, which provide a number. California’s 29 Codes begin with...

Supermarket Club Cards in California

March 3, 2023 8:14 amMarch 3, 2023 8:17 am

California law governs the use of supermarket club cards in this state. Civil Code Division 3, Part 4, Title 1.4B contains Sections 1749.60 to 1749.66 and was enacted in 1999 by Chapter 586. Civil Code Section 1749.60 provides that Title...