{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"7598.53","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 7598.53","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY [5000. - 9998.12.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 11.6. Alarm Companies [7590. - 7599.80.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-11.6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 9. Prohibited Acts and Citations for Registered Employees [7598.50. - 7598.53.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-11.6/article-9"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 800, Sec. 58.   (SB 1196)   Effective January 1, 2017.","effective":"2017-01-01","html":"<p>An alarm agent who responds to an alarm system shall wear a prominently displayed patch or other designation which clearly identifies the name of the licensee. An alarm agent who carries a deadly weapon while responding to an alarm system shall wear a recognizable uniform with a prominently displayed patch or other designation which clearly identifies the name of the licensee. The uniform must be distinguishable from the uniforms worn by local regular law enforcement officers. A violation of this section may result in a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each violation.</p>","text":"An alarm agent who responds to an alarm system shall wear a prominently displayed patch or other designation which clearly identifies the name of the licensee. An alarm agent who carries a deadly weapon while responding to an alarm system shall wear a recognizable uniform with a prominently displayed patch or other designation which clearly identifies the name of the licensee. The uniform must be distinguishable from the uniforms worn by local regular law enforcement officers. A violation of this section may result in a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each violation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/prohibited-acts-and-citations-for-registered-employees-7598-53","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}