Bus. & Prof. Code, § 16000.5 · Chapter 1. Licensing by Cities
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 16000.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding Section 16000, no incorporated city shall require a regulatory license or impose a regulatory license fee with respect to cafe musicians.
“Cafe musician,” for the purposes of this section, means any person playing a musical instrument in any place or establishment where food or alcoholic beverages are sold, offered for sale or given away, who is an employee, or independent contractor, of such place or establishment. “Cafe musician” does not include an owner, manager, or operator of such place or establishment.
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History
Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 969.
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