{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"128","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 128","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS [100. - 472.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. The Department [100. - 144.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p><p>The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to cash sales of less than one hundred dollars ($100).</p><p>For the purposes of this section, “person” includes, but is not limited to, a company, partnership, limited liability company, firm, or corporation.</p><p>For the purposes of this section, “license” includes certificate or registration.</p><p>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.</p>","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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/the-department-128","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}