California · Civil Code

CIV §2986.12: It shall be unlawful for any lessor to induce or attempt to induce any person to enter into a contract subject to this chapter by offering a rebate, discount, commission or other consideration, on the

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Lessors cannot offer rebates, discounts, or other incentives to induce someone to lease a vehicle in exchange for that person helping the lessor lease or sell vehicles to others.

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It shall be unlawful for any lessor to induce or attempt to induce any person to enter into a contract subject to this chapter by offering a rebate, discount, commission or other consideration, on the condition that the lessee gives information or assistance for the purpose of enabling a lessor to either lease or sell a motor vehicle to another.

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