Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17513 · Article 1.4. Telephonic Sellers
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 17513
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) It shall be unlawful for any telephonic seller to procure, either directly or through an agent, the services of any third-party delivery, courier, or other pickup service, for the purpose of obtaining a purchaser’s payment for goods sold by the telephonic seller, unless the goods are delivered before or at the same time the purchaser’s payment is obtained.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 17511.9, any person who violates subdivision (a) shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be punished by imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year.
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History
Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 446, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.
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