{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"8501","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 8501","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 14. Structural Pest Control Operators [8500. - 8697.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-14"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8500. - 8519.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-14/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 8.   (AB 1317)   Effective September 26, 2013.   Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.","effective":"2013-09-26","html":"<p>“Director” refers to the Director of Consumer Affairs.</p>","text":"“Director” refers to the Director of Consumer Affairs.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/general-provisions-8501","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}