California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §1360.1: It is unlawful for any person, including a plan, subject to this chapter to represent or imply in any manner that the person or plan has been sponsored, recommended, or approved, or that the person’s

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It is unlawful to falsely claim that a person or plan has been sponsored, recommended, or approved by the director, or that their qualifications have been reviewed by the director. Truthful statements about holding a license are permitted outside paid advertisements.

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It is unlawful for any person, including a plan, subject to this chapter to represent or imply in any manner that the person or plan has been sponsored, recommended, or approved, or that the person’s or plan’s abilities or qualifications have in any respect been passed upon, by the director. Nothing in this section prohibits a statement (other than in a paid advertisement) that a person or plan holds a license under this chapter, if such statement is true and if the effect of such licensing is not misrepresented.

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