{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"18897.5","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 18897.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400. - 22949.92.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.5. Athlete Agents [18895. - 18897.97.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-2.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Professional Athletes and Athlete Agents [18897. - 18897.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-2.5/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 857, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>No athlete agent shall negotiate or enter into any postdated agent contract, endorsement contract or professional sports services contract or any agent contract, endorsement contract or professional sports services contract that purports to or takes effect at a future time.</p>","text":"No athlete agent shall negotiate or enter into any postdated agent contract, endorsement contract or professional sports services contract or any agent contract, endorsement contract or professional sports services contract that purports to or takes effect at a future time.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/professional-athletes-and-athlete-agents-18897-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}