California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §9855.1: (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a service contractor in this state unless that person first registers with the bureau in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and maintains

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Service contractors must register with the bureau and maintain valid registration to operate in the state. Registered contractors are exempt from Insurance Code provisions except as specified.

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(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to act as a service contractor in this state unless that person first registers with the bureau in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and maintains a valid registration. (b) Except as expressly provided in this chapter, service contractors registered in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be exempt from all provisions of the Insurance Code.

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