Cal. BPC § 128
This is the official text of Cal. BPC § 128, part of California’s Business and Professions Code — regulates business practices and professional/occupational licensing - contractors, doctors, cosmetologists, real estate agents, and dozens of other licensed professions.
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Official statutory text
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is a misdemeanor to sell equipment, supplies, or services to any person with knowledge that the equipment, supplies, or services are to be used in the performance of a service or contract in violation of the licensing requirements of this code.
The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to cash sales of less than one hundred dollars ($100).
For the purposes of this section, “person” includes, but is not limited to, a company, partnership, limited liability company, firm, or corporation.
For the purposes of this section, “license” includes certificate or registration.
A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months.
The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to cash sales of less than one hundred dollars ($100).
For the purposes of this section, “person” includes, but is not limited to, a company, partnership, limited liability company, firm, or corporation.
For the purposes of this section, “license” includes certificate or registration.
A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months.
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