Title BPC, California Bus. & Prof. Code

“Parimutuel wagering” is a form of wagering in which bettors either purchase tickets of various denominations, or issue wagering instructions leading to the placement of wagers, on the outcome of one or more horse races. The association distributes the total wagers comprising eac…

“Handle” means the aggregate contributions to parimutuel pools. (Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 505, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2006.)

(a) “Conventional parimutuel pool” means the total wagers under the parimutuel system on any horse or horses in a particular race to win, place, or show. (b) “Exotic parimutuel pool” means the total wagers under the parimutuel system on the finishing position of two or more horse…

“Person” includes any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other association or organization. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 1995.)

“Prohibited drug substance” is any drug substance, medication, or chemical, whether natural or synthetic, or a metabolite or analogue thereof, foreign to the horse, whose use is not expressly authorized by the board. This includes, but is not limited to, any substance determined …

“Standardbred breeder” means the owner of the dam of a standardbred foal at the time the foal was conceived. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 595, Sec. 2.)

“Registered California standardbred stallion” means a stallion that is registered with the United States Trotting Association and listed in the official California Standardbred Stallions Registry maintained by the California Horse Racing Board or its designee as provided for in S…

“Quarter horse” is any horse (including mare, gelding, colt and filly) that meets the requirements of and is registered by the American Quarter Horse Association. (Added by Stats. 1967, Ch. 682.)

“Quarter horse racing” means that form of horse racing in which the participating horses are “quarter horses,” as defined in Section 19413.5, and are ridden by jockeys in races over distances of not more than five and one-half furlongs. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1082, Sec. 8. …

(a) “Racing days” are days on which a licensed racing association or fair is authorized by the board to conduct horse racing. (b) “Racing weeks” are seven consecutive days during which a licensed racing association or fair is authorized by the board to conduct horse racing for a …

“Split meeting” means a meeting having two periods of racing separated by at least 45 days, one period which is no more than 18 consecutive weeks in length and the other period which is no less than four consecutive weeks in length. The “short period” of a split meeting is the pe…

“Steeplechase race” means horse racing over obstacles made of natural or artificial material and includes both hurdle and timber races. Rules for a steeplechase race may conform to rules of the National Steeplechase and Hunt Association. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 234, Sec. 3. …

“Thoroughbred horse” is any horse (including mare, gelding, colt and filly) that meets the requirements of and is registered by the Jockey Club of New York, including racing permits issued to foreign thoroughbred horses. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1828.)

“Appaloosa horse” is any horse (including mare, gelding, colt and filly) that meets the requirements of and is registered by the Appaloosa Horse Club and approved by the Appaloosa Horse Club. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1082, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2001.)

“Arabian horse” is any horse (including mare, gelding, colt, and filly) that meets the requirements of and is registered by the Arabian Horse Registry of America, Inc. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1082, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 2001.)

“Paint horse” is any horse, including mare, gelding, colt, and filly, that meets the requirements of and is registered by the American Paint Horse Association. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1277, Sec. 1.)

“Thoroughbred racing” is the form of horse racing in which each participating horse is a “thoroughbred” (as herein defined), is mounted by a jockey and engages in races on the flat but does not include a steeplechase or hurdle race. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1828.)

“Appaloosa racing” is the form of horse racing in which each participating horse is an Appaloosa horse, is mounted by a jockey, and engages in races on the flat over a distance of not less than one-quarter of a mile or more than four miles. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1082, Sec.…

“Arabian racing” is the form of horse racing in which each participating horse is an Arabian horse, is mounted by a jockey and engages in races on the flat over a distance of not less than one-quarter of a mile or more than four miles. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1082…

“Paint racing” is the form of horse racing in which each participating horse is a paint horse, is mounted by a jockey and engages in races on the flat over a distance of not less than 220 yards or more than four miles. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1082, Sec. 16. Effective January…

(a) “Fair” or “state-designated fairground” for purposes of this chapter means the California Exposition and State Fair in the City of Sacramento, an organization described in subdivision (b) or (c), and those fairs specified in Sections 3102, 3103, and 3104 of the Food and Agric…

The provisions of this chapter insofar as they are substantially the same as existing code provisions relating to the same subject matter shall be construed as restatements and continuations thereof, and not as new enactments. (Added by renumbering Section 19418 by Stats. 1990, C…

This chapter may be cited as the Consumer Affairs Act. (Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1394.)

It is the intent of the Legislature and the purpose of this chapter to promote and protect the interests of the people as consumers. The Legislature finds that vigorous representation and protection of consumer interests are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a fr…

As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Department” means the Department of Consumer Affairs. (b) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Consumer Affairs. (c) “Consumer” means any individual who seeks or acquires, by purchase or …

This chapter of the Business and Professions Code constitutes the chapter on attorneys. It may be cited as the State Bar Act. (Added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 34.)

(a) The State Bar of California is a public corporation. It is hereinafter designated as the State Bar. (b) The State Bar has perpetual succession and a seal and it may sue and be sued. It may, for the purpose of carrying into effect and promoting its objectives: (1) Make contrac…

Protection of the public, which includes support for greater access to, and inclusion in, the legal system, shall be the highest priority for the State Bar of California and the board of trustees in exercising their licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the …

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the State Bar maintain its commitment to and support of effective policies and activities to enhance access, fairness, and diversity in the legal profession and the elimination of bias in the practice of law. (b) The Legislature finds …

Commencing on or before February 1, 2011, the State Bar shall make available, upon request of a member of the public, the classification and total annual compensation paid to each of its employees by name, as well as any and all rules, policies, and agreements pertaining to the c…

(a) The State Bar of California shall require that all employees and prospective employees, and may require volunteers, contractors, and subcontractors, to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and to the Federal Bureau of Investigation in order to establish identity a…

(a) The licensees of the State Bar are all persons admitted and licensed to practice law in this state except justices and judges of courts of record during their continuance in office. (b) As used in this chapter or any other provision of law, “member of the State Bar” shall be …

(a) A licensee of the State Bar shall maintain all of the following on the official licensing records of the State Bar: (1) The licensee’s current office address and telephone number or, if no office is maintained, the address to be used for State Bar purposes or purposes of the …

Licensees of the State Bar are divided into two classes: (a) Active licensees. (b) Inactive licensees. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 8. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Every licensee of the State Bar is an active licensee until as in Section 6007 of this code provided or at the licensee’s request, the licensee is enrolled as an inactive licensee. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 9. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Inactive licensees are those licensees who have requested that they be enrolled as inactive licensees or who have been enrolled as inactive licensees as set forth in Section 6007. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 10. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)

(a) Active licensees who retire from practice shall be enrolled as inactive licensees at their request. (b) Inactive licensees are not entitled to practice law. Those who are enrolled as inactive licensees at their request may, on application and payment of all fees required, bec…

(a) When a licensee requires involuntary treatment pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 5300) of Chapter 2 of Division 5 of, or Part 2 (commencing with Section 6250) of Division 6 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or when under an order pursuant to Section 3051, 310…

All property of the State Bar is hereby declared to be held for essential public and governmental purposes in the judicial branch of the government and such property is exempt from all taxes of the State or any city, city and county, district, public corporation, or other politic…

No bond, note, debenture, evidence of indebtedness, mortgage, deed of trust, assignment, pledge, contract, lease, agreement, or other contractual obligation of the State Bar shall: (a) Create a debt or other liability of the state nor of any entity other than the State Bar (or an…

Bonds, notes, debentures and other evidences of indebtedness of the State Bar are hereby declared to be issued for essential public and governmental purposes in the judicial branch of the government and, together with interest thereon and income therefrom, shall be exempt from ta…

The State Bar may vest in any obligee or trustee the right, in the event of default upon any obligation of the State Bar, to take possession of property of the State Bar, cause the appointment of a receiver for such property, acquire title thereto through foreclosure proceedings,…

All powers granted to the State Bar by Sections 6001 and 6008.3 may be exercised and carried out by action of its board of trustees. In any resolution, indenture, contract, agreement, or other instrument providing for, creating, or otherwise relating to, any obligation of the Sta…

The State Bar shall award no contract for goods, services, or both, for an aggregate amount in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), or for information technology goods, services, or both, for an aggregate amount in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), except …

The State Bar shall, by January 1, 2019, develop purchasing policies that align with the purchasing policies of other state agencies. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 422, Sec. 4. (SB 36) Effective January 1, 2018.)

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a city, county, or city and county may require attorneys who qualify as lobbyists, as defined by the local jurisdiction, to register and disclose their lobbying activities directed toward the local agencies of those jurisdictions, i…