{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"19971","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 19971","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 5. The Gambling Control Act [19800. - 19987.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 14. Miscellaneous Provisions [19970. - 19972.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-5/article-14"}],"history":"Added by renumbering Section 19957 by Stats. 2002, Ch. 738, Sec. 118.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>This act is an exercise of the police power of the state for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of California, and shall be liberally construed to effectuate those purposes.</p>","text":"This act is an exercise of the police power of the state for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of California, and shall be liberally construed to effectuate those purposes.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/miscellaneous-provisions-19971","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}