Bus. & Prof. Code, § 128 · Chapter 1. The Department
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 128
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, it is a misdemeanor to sell equipment, supplies, or services to any person with knowledge that the equipment, supplies, or services are to be used in the performance of a service or contract in violation of the licensing requirements of this code.
The provisions of this section shall not be applicable to cash sales of less than one hundred dollars ($100).
For the purposes of this section, “person” includes, but is not limited to, a company, partnership, limited liability company, firm, or corporation.
For the purposes of this section, “license” includes certificate or registration.
A violation of this section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.
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