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Checklist of Significant California and Federal Consumer Laws: Legal Guide M-1
CHECKLIST OF SIGNIFICANT CALIFORNIA AND
FEDERAL CONSUMER LAWS
July 2007
A B C D E F G H I L M N O P R S T U V W
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ABANDONED PROPERTY (Tenant's) - CC 1965, 1980 et seq., 2080 et seq. 2081 et seq
ADVERTISING (see Misrepresentation)
Bait and Switch - B&P 17500, CC 1770(a)(9)(a)(10), 16 CFR Part 238
Business Address Disclosure - B&P 17538.5
Charitable Solicitations - B&P 17510 et seq. (includes internet)
Comparisons/Substantiation - B&P 17508
Credit Terms - B&P 17538.7
Door-to-Door Solicitations (see Door-to-Door Solicitations)
Environmental (see Environmental Advertising Claims)
False/Misleading - B&P 17500, 15 USC 45
Limit on Quantity (Unadvertised) - B&P 17500.5
Manufacturer's Rebate - B&P 17701.5
Multiple Articles - B&P 17504, 17507, 17509 (includes internet)
Ownership/Control (Misrepresentation) - B&P 17505
Repair Service - CC 1770(a)(15),(a)(16)
Telephonic Solicitations (see Telephonic Sellers)
Television Picture Tubes (see Television)
Toys (see Toys)
Used/Defective Goods - B&P 17531 (includes internet), CC 1770(a)(6)
Worth/Value/Former Price - B&P 17501, CC 1770(a)(13)
APPLIANCES
Labeling - B&P 22410, 22411, 22411.2
Repair - B&P 9800 et seq.
ART, FINE (Consignment) - CC 1738, 1738.5-1738.9
"AS IS" SALES - CC 1791.3, 1792.4, 1792.5, 1670.5 (defenses), 15 USC 2308, 16 CFR 455.2, Com. Code 2316
ATTACHMENT LAW - CCP 481 et seq.
ATTORNEYS
Advertising - B&P 6157 et seq.
General Provisions - B&P 6157.4
Immigration and Naturalization Services Advertising - B&P 6157.5
Prohibited Statements - B&P 6157.1, 6157.2, 6158, 6158.1
Electronic Media Compliance - B&P 6158.2, 6158.3
Complaints/Discipline - B&P 6158.4, 6158.7, 6159
Fee Agreements - B&P 6146, 6147, 6147.5, 6148, 6149, 6149.5
Fees - CC 1717, 1717.5
AUTOMOBILES
Certification of Nonoperation - VC 4604, 4604.2
Conditional Sale Contracts (see Rees-Levering Act) - CC 2981 et seq.
Financing, Dealer Assisted - CC 2982.5
Leasing - CC 2985.7 et seq., 15 USC 1667 et seq., 12 CFR Part 213
Lease Contract - CC 2985.8
Lessee's Claims/Defenses - CC 2986.3(b),(c), 2986.10
Parking Lots (see Bailments)
Prohibited Contractual Provisions - CC 2986.3
Rescission/Refund - CC 2986.13, 2988.7
Lemon Law - CC 1793.22-1793.25
Odometer Provisions - VC 11713(n) 28050 et seq., 49 USC 32701-32705, 32709, 32710, 49 CFR Part 580
Reinstatement of Sale Contract - CC 2983.3
Repair Act - B&P 9880 et seq.
Repossession - CC 2983.2
Rescission of Sale Contract - CC 1689, 2982(r), 2982.5, 2982.9, 2983, 2983.1
Sales (see Automobile Sales Finance Act) - CC 2981 et seq.
Smog Certificate Upon Transfer - VC 5751.5, 24007(b)
Rentals - CC 1936
Subleasing - CC 3343.5, PC 570 et seq.
Warranties (see Warranties)
Warranty Adjustment Program - CC 1795.90 et seq.
AUTOMOBILE DEALERS
Advertising - VC 11713, 11713.1, 13 CCR 260.00
Consignment Sales - VC 11729 et seq.
Licensing Regulations - VC 11705, 11713
Responsibilities - VC 11700 et seq.
Salespeople - VC 11800 et seq.
Sales Practices and Advertising Restrictions - VC 11713, 11713.1
AUTOMOBILE SALES FINANCE ACT (Rees-Levering Act) - CC 2981-2984.5
Acceleration - CC 2983.3
Buyer Unable to Obtain Financing - CC 2982.9
Buyer's Claims and Defenses - CC 2983.5, 2983.7(a)
Buyer's Remedies - CC 2982.7, 2983, 2983.1, 2984
Change in Contract Terms - CC 2982(h)
Conditional Sale Contract - CC 2981.9, 2982
Deficiency Judgment - CC 2983.8
No "Cooling Off" Period - CC 2982(r)
Prohibited Contractual Provisions - CC 2983.7
Refund of Downpayment - CC 2982.5 2982.7, 2982.9
Reinstatement/Redemption - CC 2983.2, 2983.3
Repossession/Disposition - CC 2983.2, 2983.3
"Supervised Financial Organizations" - CC 2982.5
Venue - CC 2984.4
AUTOMATED CHECKOUT SYSTEMS - CC 7100 et seq.
AUTOMATIC DIALING MACHINES - CC 1770(a)(22), B&P 17363.5, PUC 2871 et seq.
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BAD CHECK LAW - CC 1719
BAILMENTS - CC 1813, 1818, 1822-1828
Parking Lot (Disclaimer of Liability) - CC 1630, 1630.5
BAGGAGE CLAIMS - CC 2194 et seq.
BAIT AND SWITCH - B&P 17500 (includes internet), CC 1770(a)(9),(a)(10), 16 CFR Part 238
BEFORE REBATE PRICES (Disclosure) - B&P 17701.5
BILLS (False) - CC 1716, 39 USC 3001(d)
BOAT REPAIRS - Harb. & Nav. Code 410 et seq.
BUSINESS
Street Address and Legal Name (Disclosure) - B&P 17538.5
Business Records - CC 1799 et seq.
BUYING SERVICE (Discount) - CC 1812.100-1812.129
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CALIFORNIA FINANCE LENDERS LAW - FC 22000 et seq.
Definitions - FC 22000 et seq
Exemptions - FC 22050 et seq
Licensing - FC 22100 et seq
Regulations - FC 22150 et seq
Consumer Loans - FC 22200 et seq
Revocation and Penalties - FC 22700 et seq
CAMPING CONTRACTS - CC 1812.300 et seq.
Contract Cancellation - CC 1812.303, 1812.304
CHAIN LETTERS - PC 327, CC 1689.2
CHARGE CARD DISCLOSURES - CC 1748.20 et seq.
CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS - B&P 17510 et seq.
CHECK CASHERS - CC 1789.30 et seq.
Limits on Fees - CC 1789.35
CHECKS
Accord and Satisfaction - Com. Code 3311
Bad Check Law (see Bad Check Law)
Defenses to Payment - Com. Code 3305
Postdated - B&P 17538.6, Com. Code 4401
Presumption of Payment - Evid. Code 670
Simulated (see Simulated Checks)
Stop Payment - CC 1719(b), Com. Code 4403
Treble Damages (Insufficient Funds) - CC 1719
Unauthorized Signature - Com. Code 4406
Wrongful Dishonor - Com. Code 4402
CIVIL PENALTIES - B&P 17206, 17206.1, 17536
CIVIL LIABILITY FOR PETTY THEFT - PC 490.5
COLLECTIBLES (Sports Memorabilia) - B&P 21671, CC 1739.7
CONDITIONAL OFFERS OF GIFTS OR PRIZES - B&P 17537
CONFIDENTIALITY OF MEDICAL INFORMATION - CC 56 et seq.
CONSUMER AFFAIRS ACT - B&P 300 et seq.
Complaints - B&P 325, 326
Definitions - B&P 302
Legal Proceedings - B&P 321
Legislative Intent - B&P 301
Powers and Duties - B&P 310
CONSUMER CONTRACT AWARENESS ACT - CC 1799.200 et seq
CONSUMER CREDIT
Credit Card Disclosures - CC 1748.10 et seq
Contracts - CC 1799.90 et seq.
Cosigners - CC 1799.90 et seq.
Credit Reporting Agencies - CC 1785.1 et seq.
Denial - CC 1785.1 et seq.
Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies - CC 1786 et seq.
Marital Status - CC 1812.30 et seq.
Purchase of Goods and Services (see Automobile Sales Finance and Unruh Acts)
CONSUMER LEASING ACT - 15 USC 1667 et seq., 12 CFR Part 213
CONSUMER LEGAL REMEDIES ACT (see Misrepresentation) - CC 1750-1784
CONSUMER LOANS (see Lenders)
CONTEST OPERATIONS - B&P 17539-17539.3
Definitions - B&P 17539.3
Disclosures - B&P 17539.2
Disclosure of Intent to Make a Sales Presentation - B&P 17533.8
Unfair Acts - B&P 17539.1
CONTRACTORS' STATE LICENSE LAW - B&P 7000-7173
Arbitration of Complaints - B&P 7085 et seq.
Documents Requiring License Number - B&P 7030.5
Fraud - B&P 7116
Home Improvement Contracts (see Home Improvement Contracts) - B&P 7150 et seq.
License Required - B&P 7028, 7028.16, 7031
Swimming Pool Construction Contracts - B&P 7165-7168
Unlicensed Activity - B&P 7031, CCP 1029.8
Void/Unenforceable Contract Terms - B&P 7034
CONTRACTS - CC 1549 et seq.
Awareness Act - CC 1799.200 et seq.
Cancellation
Home Solicitation Sales - CC 1689.5 et seq., 16 CFR 429.1
Rescission - CC 1689
Telephone Sales - B&P 17511.5(e)
Duress, Menace - CC 1569, 1570
Elements - CC 1565
Fraud - CC 1571-1574
Liquidated Damages - CC 1671
Mistake - CC 1576-1579
Language Translations - CC 1632, 1689.7
Statute of Frauds - CC 1624, Com. Code 2201
Unconscionable - CC 1670.5, 1770(a)(19)
Undue Influence - CC 1575
Unlawful - CC 1667 et seq.
COSMETICS (see Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law)
CO-SIGNORS (Consumer Credit Contracts) - CC 1799.90 et seq., 16 CFR Part 444
COUPONS - B&P 17700 et seq.
CREDIT CARDS
Areias Credit Card Full Disclosure Act - CC 1748.10 et seq.
Areias Charge Card Full Disclosure Act - CC 1748.20 et seq.
Billing Error - CC 1747.50, 1747.60, 12 CFR 226.13
Cancellation - CC 1747.85
Cardholder's Claims and Defenses - CC 1747.90, 12 CFR 226.12
Discrimination Prohibitions - CC 1747.80, 1812.30 et seq
Goods or Services Not Furnished - CC 1748.7
Late Charges - FC 4001
Marketing Information (Use Of) - CC 1748.12
Personal Identification - CC 1747.08
Sales (Unruh Act) - CC 1801 et seq.
Song-Beverly Credit Card Act - CC 1747 et seq.
Surcharges/Cash Discounts - CC 1748, 1748.1
Unauthorized Use - CC 1747.10
CREDIT REPAIR AGENCIES (Credit Service Organizations) - CC 1789.10 et seq.
Contract Cancellation - CC 1789.16(a),(b)
Prohibited Conduct - CC 1789.13, 1789.17, 1789.19(a)
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DAMAGES - CC 3281 et seq.
Bad Checks (Treble Damages) - CC 1719
Interest as Damages - CC 3287 et seq.
Liquidated Damages - CC 1671
Measure of Damages - CC 3300 et seq.
Punitive Damages - CC 3294-3296
Senior Citizens/Disabled Persons (Treble Damages for Fraud) - CC 1780(b), 3345
DANCE STUDIO CONTRACTS - CC 1812.50 et seq.
Contract Cancellation - CC 1812.54(b)
DATING SERVICE CONTRACTS - CC 1694 et seq.
Contract Cancellation - CC 1694.2(b)
Death or Disability of Buyer - CC 1694.3
Relocation of Buyer - CC 1694.3(b)
DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES - CC 1788 et seq.
DECEPTIVE PRACTICES - B&P 17200 et seq., CC 1770
Remedies - CC 1750-1761, 1780 et seq.
DEFECTIVE PRODUCT (see Contracts and Warranty)
DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT (Installment Sales) - CC 1812.5, 2983.8
DEPOSITS (Real Estate) - CC 1057.3, 1671, 1675 et seq.
DISABLED PERSONS (see Physically Disabled Persons)
DISASTERS
Home Restoration/Repair - CC 1689.6(c), 1689.7(a)(3), 1689.13, 1689.14(a)
Price Gouging - PC 396
DISCLAIMERS (see Exculpatory Clauses, Warranties)
DISCOUNT BUYING SERVICES - CC 1812.100 et seq.
Contract Cancellation - CC 1812.118
DISCRIMINATION (Unlawful) - CC 51 et seq.
DOMESTIC SERVICES - CC 1812.5095
DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION - B&P 17510
Charitable Purpose - B&P 17510.3
Definitions - B&P 17510.2
Right to Cancel - CC 1689.5 et seq., 16 CFR 429.1
Sales Purpose (Disclosure) - B&P 17500.3
Telephonic Solicitation (see Telephonic Sellers)
DRUGS (see also Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law)
Claimed Effect on Disorders - H&S 110403
Prescription Records - B&P 4333
DRYCLEANERS/LAUNDRIES
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ELECTRONIC AND APPLIANCE REPAIR SERVICES - B&P 9800 et seq.
ELECTRONIC COMMERCE - CC 1789 et seq.
EMAIL UNSOLICITED ADVERTISEMENTS - B&P 17529.2, 17529.4, 17529.5
EMERGENCY RESPONSE UNIT (Cancellation Right) - CC 1689.6(b), 1689.7(a)(2)
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES, JOB LISTING SERVICES, & EMPLOYMENT COUNSELORS - CC 1812.500 et seq.
Contract Cancellation - CC 1812.511(a)(6), 1812.516(a)(6), 1812.526(e)(2)
ENDLESS CHAINS (Pyramids) - PC 327, CC 1689.2
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVERTISING CLAIMS - B&P 17580 et seq., 16 CFR Part 260
EXEMPLARY DAMAGES - CC 3294
EXCULPATORY CLAUSES - CC 1668
EXPRESS WARRANTY (see Warranty)
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FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT - CC 1788-1788.32, 15 USC 1692
FAIR PACKAGING AND LABELING ACT - B&P 12601 et seq.
FALSE/DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING/STATEMENTS - B&P 17500 (includes internet), 17508
FAX UNSOLICITED ADVERTISEMENTS - 47 USC 227 ("Junk Fax Prevention Act")
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES - B&P 17900 et seq.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Fees - FC 4000, 4001
Financial Record Privacy - GC 7460 et seq., 12 USC 3401 et seq.
Properly Payable Items - Com. Code 4401
FINE ART
Consignment - CC 1738 et seq.
Sale of - CC 1740 et seq.
FLOATING HOME RESIDENCY LAW - CC 800 et seq.
FOOD, DRUG AND COSMETIC LAW (Sherman Law) - H&S 109875 et seq.
False Advertising - H&S 110390, 110395, 110398, 110405, 110410
Misleading Labeling or Advertising - H&S 110290, 110295
Representation of Effect - H&S 110403
FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER - CCP 1159 et seq.
FORECLOSURE CONSULTANTS - CC 2945 et seq.
Contract Cancellation - CC 2945.2
FOREIGN MADE GOODS MARKED "MADE IN USA" - B&P 17533.7
FORMER PRICE - B&P 17501, CC 1770(a)(13)
FRANCHISE INVESTMENT LAW - Corp. Code 31100 et seq.
FRAUD - CC 1571 et seq., 1710 et seq.
FTC TRADE REGULATION GUIDES AND RULES
Bait Advertising - 16 CFR Part 238
Credit Practices Rule - 16 CFR Part 444
Deceptive Pricing - 16 CFR Part 233
Environmental Marketing Claims - 16 CFR Part 260
Funeral Industry Practices - 16 CFR Part 453
"Holder Rule" - 16 CFR Part 433
Mail and Telephone Order Rule - 16 CFR Part 435
Negative Option Plans - 16 CFR Part 425
Pay-Per-Call - 16 CFR Part 308
Three-day Cooling Off Period - 16 CFR Part 429
Used Motor Vehicles - 16 CFR Part 455
Unfair Competition - 15 USC 45
FURNITURE AND BEDDING
False Advertising - B&P 19150, 19151; 4 CCR 1300 et seq.
Fire Retardant Mattresses - B&P 19161; 4 CCR 1371
Labeling - B&P 19080-19093; 4 CCR 1125 et seq.
License Required - B&P 19049-19061
Limitations on Guarantees - B&P 19152
Sanitization - B&P 19120-19132; 4 CCR 1251-1256
Unassembled - CC 1770(a)(11),(a)(12)
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GAMBLING CONTROL ACT - B&P 19800 et seq
GENDER-BASED PRICE DISCRIMINATION - CC 51.6
GIFTS OR PRIZES - B&P 17533.8, 17537, 17537.1
GOVERNMENT FILES (see Information Practices and Public Record Acts)
GREY MARKET GOODS - CC 1797.8 et seq.
GUARANTEES (see Warranties)
GUARANTOR (Waiver of Subrogation/Reimbursement Rights) - CC 2856
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HEALTH STUDIO CONTRACTS - CC 1812.80-1812.96, 1812.98
Contract Cancellation - CC 1812.85(b)
Death or Disability - CC 1812.89
Move/Transferability - CC 1812.89(b)(1)
HIRING OF PERSONAL PROPERTY (see Personal Property)
HOME EQUITY LOAN DISCLOSURES - CC 2970 et seq.
HOME EQUITY SALES CONTRACTS - CC 1695 et seq.
Contract Cancellation - CC 1695.4
HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTS - B&P 7150-7163
Arbitrator's Disclosures - CCP 1281.95
Contract - B&P 7159
Downpayment - B&P 7159
Rescission - 15 USC 1635, 12 CFR 226.15, 226.23, B&P 7163
Security Interest - B&P 7031(c), CC 1804.3
See Contracts and Unruh Act
HOME SOLICITATION CONTRACTS - CC 1689.5 et seq., 16 CFR Part 429, B&P 17500.3
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION - Cal. Const., Art. XX, 1.5, CCP 704.710 et seq., 704.910 et seq.
HOMESTEAD FILING SERVICES - B&P 17537.6
HOUSEHOLD GOODS CARRIERS - PUC 5101 et seq., CPUC Max. Rate Tariff 4, 49 USC 11707, 49 CFR 1005
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IDENTIFICATION
Paying by Check - CC 1725
Paying by Credit Card - CC 1747.08
IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS - B&P 22440 et seq.
Contract Cancellation - B&P 22442(f)
Form Contract - 16 CCR 3840
IMPLIED WARRANTY (see Warranty)
INDEPENDENT WHOLESALE REPRESENTATIVES - CC 1738.10 et seq.
INDUCEMENTS TO VISIT LOCATION OR ATTEND SALES PRESENTATION - B&P 17537.1
INFORMATION PRACTICES ACT - CC 1798 et seq.
Amendment to Record - CC 1798.35-1798.37
Inspection - CC 1798.32, 1798.34
Nondisclosure - CC 1798.40
Restrictions on Disclosure - CC 1798.24
INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Granting - CCP 526, 527, B&P 17203, 17204, 17535
Penalties for Violating - CCP 1209 et seq., B&P 17207, 17535.5
INNKEEPERS' LIABILITY - CC 1859 et seq.
INTENT TO MAKE SALES PRESENTATION - B&P 17533.8
INTEREST CHARGES
Non-Contract Claims - CC 3287(a)
Not Stated in Contract - CC 3289 et seq.
Personal Injury/Settlement Offer - CC 3291
Postjudgment Interest Rates - CCP 685.010(a), 685.020(b), 685.030
Usury Provisions - Cal. Const., Art. XV, 1, CC 1916.1- 1916.6
INVENTION DEVELOPMENT SERVICES - B&P 22370
Contract Cancellation - B&P 22373
INVESTIGATIVE CONSUMER REPORTING ACT - CC 1786 et seq.
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LABELING GOODS
Food, Drugs and Cosmetics (see Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law) - H&S 109875 et seq.
Grey Market Goods - CC 1797.8 et seq.
"Made in USA" - B&P 17533.7
Packaging - B&P 12601 et seq.
Used, Defective, Seconds - B&P 17531, CC 1770(a)(6)
LANDLORD/TENANT LAW - CC 1940 et seq., CCP 1159 et seq.
Abandoned and Lost Property (Tenant's) - CC 1965, 1980 et seq., 2080 et seq., 2081 et seq.
"Arrieta" Claims - CCP 415.46, 1174.25, 1174.3
Habitability - CC 1942.3
Innkeeper's Liability (see Innkeeper's Liability)
Landlord's Right of Entry - CC 1954
Notice to Terminate Tenancy - CC 1946
Notice to Terminate Sole Lodger - CC 1946.5
Periodic Tenancies - CC 1943, 1945
Prepaid Rental Service - B&P 10167 et seq.
Repair and Deduct - CC 1942
Residential Hotels - CC 1940.1
Retaliatory Eviction - CC 1942.5
Security Deposit - CC 1950.5
Amount - CC 1950.5(c)
Bad Faith Retention - CC 1950.5(l)
Commercial - CC 1950.7
Purposes and Uses - CC 1950.5(b),(e)
Return - CC 1950.5(f),(g)
Service of Notice - CCP 1162
Service of Summons - CCP 415.10-415.45
Tenant (Defined) - CC 1940
Unlawful Detainer - CCP 1161
Unlawful Detainer Assistants (see Unlawful Detainer Assistants)
Untenantable Dwelling - CC 1941, 1941.1, 1942.3, CCP 1174.2
Utilities
LANGUAGE TRANSLATION OF CONTRACT - CC 1632, 1689.7
LAUNDRIES/DRYCLEANERS
LAWYERS (see Attorneys)
LAYAWAY PRACTICES - CC 1749 et seq
LEGAL DOCUMENT ASSISTANTS – B&P 6400 et seq, 6410(d),(e)
"LEMON LAW" - CC 1793.22-1793.25, 15 USC 2304(a)(4)
LEASES (see Automobiles, Consumer Leasing Act, Rent-to-Own)
LENDERS
Credit Unions - FC 14000 et seq.
Finance Lenders - FC 22000 et seq.
Industrial Loan Companies - FC 18000 et seq.
Installment Sales (see Automobile Sales Finance and Unruh Acts)
Insurance Premium Finance Lenders - FC 18560 et seq.
Pawnbrokers - FC 21000 et seq.
Real Estate Brokers - B&P 10240 et seq.
LIENS
General - CC 2872 et seq.
Mechanics - CC 3109 et seq.
Vehicles (Labor, Towing and Storage) - CC 3067-3074
LIMITATIONS PERIODS - CCP 312 et seq.
LIMITS ON QUANTITIES SOLD - B&P 17500.5
LOTTERIES AND SWEEPSTAKES - PC 319 et seq.
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"MADE IN USA" - B&P 17537.1
MAGNUSON-MOSS (Federal Warranty) Act - 15 USC 2301-2312, 16 CFR Part 703
MAIL/TELEPHONE/CATALOG SALES - B&P 17538 et seq., 16 CFR Part 435
MAXIMS OF JURISPRUDENCE - CC 3509 et seq.
MECHANICS LIEN - CC 3109 et seq.
MEDICAL INFORMATION (Confidentiality) - CC 56 et seq.
MEMBERSHIP CAMPING CONTRACTS - CC 1812.300 et seq.
Contract Cancellation - CC 1812.303, 1812.304
MILITARY PERSONNEL IN SMALL CLAIMS COURT - CCP 116.540(e)
MISREPRESENTATION (see Advertising)
Affiliation or Association - CC 1770(a)(3)
Authority of Salesman or Agent - CC 1770(a)(18), VC 11713.1(m)
Benefits of Goods or Services - CC 1770(a)(5)
Certification - CC 1770(a)(2)
Geographic Origin of Goods or Services - CC 1770(a)(4)
In General - CC 1770
Ingredients of Goods or Services - CC 1770(a)(5)
Misleading Statements - B&P 17500 et seq.
Obligation - CC 1770(a)(14)
Part Needed/Part Installed - CC 1770(a)(15),(a)(16)
Quality of Goods or Services - CC 1770(a)(7)
Quantities of Goods or Services - CC 1770(a)(5)
Rights/Remedies - CC 1770(a)(13)
Source of Sponsorship of Goods or Services - CC 1770(a)(2),(a)(5)
MOBILEHOME RESIDENCY LAW - CC 798 et seq.
MOBILEHOME WARRANTIES - CC 1797-1797.5
MONEY EXCHANGE HOUSES - B&P 22515 et seq.
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE CONSULTANTS - CC 2945 et seq.
Contract Cancellation - CC 2945.2
MOVERS (see Household Goods Carriers)
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NEGATIVE OPTION PLANS - 16 CFR Part 425, CC 1584.5
NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS (see Checks)
NEW CAR "LEMON LAW" - CC 1793.22-1793.25, 15 USC 2304(a)(4)
NEWSPAPER
NUISANCE - CC 3479 et seq.
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OCCUPANCY (Wrongful) - CC 3334
ON-TIME SERVICE CALLS AND DELIVERY OF GOODS - CC 1722
OWNERSHIP (False Statement) - B&P 17505
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PACKAGING AND LABELING - B&P 12601 et seq
PARKING LOT (DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY) - CC 1630, 1630.5
PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE UNIT - CC 1689.6(b), 1689.7(a)(2)
PERSONAL FINANCE LENDERS (see Lenders)
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Hiring (leasing/renting) - CC 1925 et seq , 1955
Duty of Care - CC 1928
Duty to Repair - CC 1929
Leases - 15 USC 1667 et seq., 12 CFR Part 213
PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS
Assistive Devices - CC 1793.02
Denial of Services - B&P 125.6
Discrimination - CC 54 et seq.
Fraud (Treble Damages) - B&P 17206.1, CC 1780(b), 3345
Wheelchairs - CC 1793.025
PHONE CORPORATIONS (Notice of Residential Rates and Services) - PUC 786
POLITICAL ITEMS (Sale and Manufacture) - CC 1739 et seq.
PREPAID RENTAL LISTING SERVICE - B&P 10167 et seq
Refund of Fees - B&P 10167.10
PRICE
Before-Rebate Cost - B&P 17701.5
Gouging (Post Disaster) - PC 396
Price Reductions and Disclosures (Misleading Statements) - CC 1770(a)(13), B&P 17509 (includes internet)
Secondhand Goods - B&P 17531 (includes Internet), CC 1770(a)(6)
Selling or Leasing at Advertised Terms - CC 2985.71(b), B&P 17538.7, VC 11713.1(e)
Two or More Articles in Same Ad - B&P 17507
Value and Former Value - B&P 17501
PRIVACY
California Privacy Provision - Cal. Const. Art. I, 1
Consumer Information in Government Records - CC 1798 et seq, CCP 1985.4
Consumer Records - CCP 1985.3, 1985.4
Educational Records - 34 CFR Part 99
Federal Privacy Act - 5 USC 552a
Financial Records - GC 7460 et seq., 12 USC 3401 et seq.
Insurance Records – IC 791 et seq
Disclosure of Personally Identifiable Marketing Information - CC 1748.12, 1785.19.5
PRIZES
As Inducements - B&P 17537.1
Conditional Offer - B&P 17537
Disclosure of Intent to Make a Sales Presentation - B&P 17533.8 (includes internet)
Misleading - B&P 17537(a)
Promotional Giveaways (see Promotional Giveaways)
PROFESSIONAL ADVERTISING (Restrictions) - B&P 17500.1
PROMOTIONAL GIVEAWAYS - B&P 17537.1
PUBLIC RECORDS ACT - GC 6250 et seq.
Agencies' Duties - GC 6253.4
Exemptions - GC 6254 et seq., 6255
Request for Disclosure - GC 6253
Right of Access - GC 6253
PUNITIVE DAMAGES (see Damages)
PYRAMID SCHEME (see Endless Chain)
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RADIO, TELEVISION, APPLIANCE REPAIR - B&P 9800 et seq.
REAL ESTATE BROKER
License and Regulations - B&P 10130 et seq.
REAL PROPERTY
Conveyance Law - CC 1091 et seq.
Default (Purchase Contract) - CC 1675 et seq.
Deposit (see Deposits (Real Estate))
Foreclosure Consultants - CC 2945 et seq.
Home Equity Loan Disclosures - CC 2970 et seq.
Home Equity Sales Contracts - CC 1695 et seq.
Home Loan Prepayment Penalty - CC 2954.9, 2954.10, 15 USC 1615, 1639(c)
Homestead Filing Services (see Homestead Filing Services)
Impound Accounts – CC 2954, 2954.1
Late Charges - CC 2954.4
Mechanics Lien (see Mechanics Lien)
Sale Contract - CC 1624, 2985 et seq
Sales Disclosures - CC 1102 et seq.
Timeshares (see Timeshare Contracts)
Transfer Disclosures (Residential) - CC 1102 et seq., 2079 et seq
REBATE
Before Rebate Price - B&P 17701.5
Receipt as Condition of Sale - CC 1770(a)(17), 1803.10, 2982.1
RECLAIMED, RECONDITIONED OR USED GOODS REPRESENTED AS NEW - CC 1770(a)(6), B&P 17531 (includes internet)
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK OCCUPANCY LAW - CC 799.20 et seq.
REFERRAL SALES - CC 1770(a)(17), 1803.10, 2982.1
REMEDIES
Civil Penalties - B&P 17206, 17536
Consumers Legal Remedies Act - CC 1780 et seq
Damages (see Damages)
Enhanced Penalties - B&P 17206.1, CC 1780(b), 3345
Injunction, Restitution - CCP 526, 527, B&P 17203, 17204, 17535
RENT SKIMMING - CC 890 et seq
RENT-TO-OWN - CC 1812.620 et seq.
Cash Price - CC 1812.622, 1812.623, 1812.644
Contract Disclosures and Terms - CC 1812.623
Lost or Damaged Item - CC 1812.627
Maintenance of Item - CC 1812.633
Prohibited Acts - CC 1812.624, 1812.625, 1812.626, 1812.635, 1812.638, 1812.639
Purchase Option - CC 1812.632
Reinstatement - CC 1812.631
Repossession - CC 1812.638
REPAIR
Appliance and Electronic - B&P 9800 et seq.
Automobile - B&P 9880 et seq.
Consumer Warranties - CC 1790 et seq., Com. Code 2313 et seq.
Four-Hour Requirement - CC 1722
Part Not Needed/Part Not Provided - CC 1770(a)(15),(a)(16)
Service Contracts (see Service Contracts)
Warranty (see Warranties)
Warranty Repair Standards (see Warranties)
RETAIL INSTALLMENT SALES (see Unruh Sales Act)
RETURN POLICY DISPLAY REQUIREMENTS - CC 1723
ROSENTHAL FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT - CC 1788-1788.32
S
SALES
Bait and Switch - B&P 17500 (includes internet), CC 1770(a)(9),(a)(10)
By Telephone (see Telephonic Sellers)
Installment
Automobiles (see Automobile Sales Finance Act)
Consumer Goods and Services (see Unruh Act)
Multiple Units or Additional Products