{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"7697","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 7697","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 12. Cemetery and Funeral Act [7600. - 7746.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-12"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6. Disciplinary Proceedings [7686. - 7711.12.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-12/article-6"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 970, Sec. 74.   Effective January 1, 1999.","effective":"1999-01-01","html":"<p>The buying, after a death or while a death is impending, of funeral directing and embalming business by the licensee, the licensee’s agents, assistants or employees, or the direct or indirect payment, or offer of payment, of a commission by the licensee, the licensee’s agents, assistants or employees for the purpose of such buying of business, constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.</p>","text":"The buying, after a death or while a death is impending, of funeral directing and embalming business by the licensee, the licensee’s agents, assistants or employees, or the direct or indirect payment, or offer of payment, of a commission by the licensee, the licensee’s agents, assistants or employees for the purpose of such buying of business, constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/disciplinary-proceedings-7697","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}