{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"8697","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 8697","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 10. Indemnity Bonds [8697. - 8697.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-14/article-10"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 218, Sec. 5.   (SB 662)   Effective January 1, 2014.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>Each company registered under the provisions of this chapter shall maintain a bond executed by an admitted surety insurer in the amount of twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500). Another method of deposit, including a certificate of deposit, or other undertaking shall not satisfy this requirement.</p>","text":"Each company registered under the provisions of this chapter shall maintain a bond executed by an admitted surety insurer in the amount of twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500). Another method of deposit, including a certificate of deposit, or other undertaking shall not satisfy this requirement.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/indemnity-bonds-8697","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}