{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"8648","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 8648","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 7. Disciplinary Proceedings [8620. - 8666.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-14/article-7"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1348, Sec. 69.   Operative January 1, 1987, by Sec. 97 of Ch. 1348.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Authorizing, directing, conniving at or aiding in the publication, advertisement, distribution or circulation of any material by false statement or representation concerning a registered company’s business is a ground for disciplinary action.</p>","text":"Authorizing, directing, conniving at or aiding in the publication, advertisement, distribution or circulation of any material by false statement or representation concerning a registered company’s business is a ground for disciplinary action.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/disciplinary-proceedings-8648","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}