{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"17840","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17840","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [16000. - 18107.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7"},{"name":"PART 3. REPRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC [17500. - 17943.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Fixed Term Installment Contracts [17800. - 17860.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-3/chapter-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 557, Sec. 1.   (AB 483)   Effective January 1, 2026.","effective":"2026-01-01","html":"<p>This chapter shall not be interpreted to prevent a buyer from paying the full remaining balance of a fixed term installment contract before its maturity.</p>","text":"This chapter shall not be interpreted to prevent a buyer from paying the full remaining balance of a fixed term installment contract before its maturity.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/fixed-term-installment-contracts-17840","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}