California § 22940. 22940. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 343, Sec. 1.)

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§ 22940. — 22940. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 343, Sec. 1.)

California § 22940.

Code BPCBusiness and Professions Code - BPC

Div. 8.DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS

Ch. 30.CHAPTER 30. Billing Practices

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Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC Code § 22940. (2026).

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It shall be unlawful for any business to use words expressly referencing an individual’s marital status as part of the individual’s mailing address on a billing statement, related correspondence, enclosing envelope, or any solicitation for new business.  This shall not prohibit the use of the prefix “Mr.,” “Mrs.,” “Ms.,” or “Miss.”

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 343, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.

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