California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §1707: (a) If upon investigation, the board has probable cause to believe that a person, company, or association is advertising with respect to the offering or provision of an educational program or course t
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A board may issue citations with administrative fines ($50–$5,000) and corrective orders to persons advertising unapproved educational programs, including requiring cessation of advertising and telephone disconnection.
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