{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1297.16","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1297.16","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE [1063. - 1822.60.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 9.3. ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DISPUTES [1297.11. - 1297.432.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9.3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Application and Interpretation [1297.11. - 1297.61.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9.3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Scope of Application [1297.11. - 1297.17.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9.3/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 23, Sec. 1.   Effective March 7, 1988.","effective":"1988-03-07","html":"<p>An arbitration or conciliation agreement is commercial if it arises out of a relationship of a commercial nature including, but not limited to, any of the following:</p><p>(a) A transaction for the supply or exchange of goods or services.</p><p>(b) A distribution agreement.</p><p>(c) A commercial representation or agency.</p><p>(d) An exploitation agreement or concession.</p><p>(e) A joint venture or other, related form of industrial or business cooperation.</p><p>(f) The carriage of goods or passengers by air, sea, rail, or road.</p><p>(g) Construction.</p><p>(h) Insurance.</p><p>(i) Licensing.</p><p>(j) Factoring.</p><p>(k) Leasing.</p><p>(<i>l</i>) Consulting.</p><p>(m) Engineering.</p><p>(n) Financing.</p><p>(o) Banking.</p><p>(p) The transfer of data or technology.</p><p>(q) Intellectual or industrial property, including trademarks, patents, copyrights and software programs.</p><p>(r) Professional services.</p>","text":"An arbitration or conciliation agreement is commercial if it arises out of a relationship of a commercial nature including, but not limited to, any of the following: (a) A transaction for the supply or exchange of goods or services. (b) A distribution agreement. (c) A commercial representation or agency. (d) An exploitation agreement or concession. (e) A joint venture or other, related form of industrial or business cooperation. (f) The carriage of goods or passengers by air, sea, rail, or road. (g) Construction. (h) Insurance. (i) Licensing. (j) Factoring. (k) Leasing. (l) Consulting. (m) Engineering. (n) Financing. (o) Banking. (p) The transfer of data or technology. (q) Intellectual or industrial property, including trademarks, patents, copyrights and software programs. (r) Professional services.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/scope-of-application-1297-16","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}