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§ 17820. — 17820. (Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 557, Sec. 1.)

California § 17820.
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Code BPCBusiness and Professions Code - BPC
Div. 7.DIVISION 7. GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS
Part 3.PART 3. REPRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Fixed Term Installment Contracts

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Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC Code § 17820. (2026).

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A seller that uses a fixed term installment contract entered into or modified on or after August 1, 2026, shall not charge an early termination fee or any similar fee in an amount greater than 30 percent of the total sum for which the consumer is obligated under the fixed term installment contract, exclusive of the application of the termination fee.

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 557, Sec. 1. (AB 483) Effective January 1, 2026.
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