California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §22517: It is unlawful for a money exchange house to advertise “no commission” when, in fact, a commission or fee is charged.
Misdemeanor
What this law says, in plain English
Money exchange houses cannot advertise 'no commission' if they actually charge a commission or fee.
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It is unlawful for a money exchange house to advertise “no commission” when, in fact, a commission or fee is charged.
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