{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"22970.2","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22970.2","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8.6. CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS LICENSING ACT OF 2003 [22970. - 22991.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8.6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions and Definitions [22970. - 22971.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8.6/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 890, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2004.","effective":"2004-01-01","html":"<p>The board shall administer a statewide program to license manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers of cigarettes and tobacco products.</p>","text":"The board shall administer a statewide program to license manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers of cigarettes and tobacco products.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-and-definitions-22970-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}