{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"19053.1","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 19053.1","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 3. Home Furnishings [19000. - 19221.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Licensing [19049. - 19064.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-3/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1137, Sec. 35.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>Every importer shall hold an importer’s license.</p>","text":"Every importer shall hold an importer’s license.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/licensing-19053-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}