{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"17911","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17911","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 5. Fictitious Business Names [17900. - 17930.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-7/part-3/chapter-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 716, Sec. 4.   Effective January 1, 2008.","effective":"2008-01-01","html":"<p>This chapter does not apply to a nonprofit corporation or association, including, but not limited to, organizations such as churches, labor unions, fraternal and charitable organizations, foundations, and similar organizations.</p>","text":"This chapter does not apply to a nonprofit corporation or association, including, but not limited to, organizations such as churches, labor unions, fraternal and charitable organizations, foundations, and similar organizations.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/fictitious-business-names-17911","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}