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CA Bus & Prof Code § 8040 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 13 - Shorthand Reporters|ARTICLE 5 - Shorthand Reporting Corporations|Section 8040.

8040.  A shorthand reporting corporation is a corporation which is authorized to render professional services, as defined in Section 13401 of the Corporations Code, as long as that corporation and all of its shareholders, officers, directors, and employees rendering professional services who are certified shorthand reporters are in compliance with the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act, this article, and all other statutes and regulations now or hereafter enacted or adopted pertaining to that corporation and the conduct of its officers. With respect to a shorthand reporting corporation, the governmental agency referred to in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act is the Court Reporters Board of California.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 26, Sec. 216. Effective March 30, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8042 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 13 - Shorthand Reporters|ARTICLE 5 - Shorthand Reporting Corporations|Section 8042.

8042.  It shall constitute unprofessional conduct and a violation of this chapter for any person licensed under this chapter to violate, attempt to violate, directly or indirectly, or assist in or abet the violation of, or conspire to violate any provision or term of this article, the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act, or any regulations duly adopted under those laws.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1289, Sec. 48. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8043 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 13 - Shorthand Reporters|ARTICLE 5 - Shorthand Reporting Corporations|Section 8043.

8043.  The name of a shorthand reporting corporation and any name or names under which it may be rendering professional services shall contain and be restricted to the name or the last name of one or more of the present, prospective, or former shareholders or of persons who were associated with a predecessor person, partnership, corporation or other organization and whose name or names appeared in the name of such predecessor organization, and shall include either (a) the words “shorthand reporting corporation;” (b) the title “certified shorthand reporter,” or the abbreviation “C.S.R.,” and wording or abbreviations denoting corporate existence; or (c) the words “a professional corporation.”(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1306.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8044 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 13 - Shorthand Reporters|ARTICLE 5 - Shorthand Reporting Corporations|Section 8044.

8044.  Except as provided in Section 13403 of the Corporations Code, each director, shareholder, and officer of a shorthand reporting corporation shall be a licensed person as defined by Section 13401 of the Corporations Code.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1306.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8045 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 13 - Shorthand Reporters|ARTICLE 5 - Shorthand Reporting Corporations|Section 8045.

8045.  The income of a shorthand reporting corporation attributable to professional services rendered while a shareholder is a disqualified person, as defined by Section 13401 of the Corporations Code, shall not in any manner accrue to the benefit of such shareholder for his shares in the shorthand reporting corporation.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1306.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8046 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 13 - Shorthand Reporters|ARTICLE 5 - Shorthand Reporting Corporations|Section 8046.

8046.  A shorthand reporting corporation shall not do or fail to do any act the doing of which or the failure to do which would constitute unprofessional conduct under any statute, rule or regulation now or hereafter in effect which pertains to shorthand reporters or shorthand reporting. In conducting its practice it shall observe and be bound by such statutes, rules and regulations to the same extent as a person holding a license under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1289, Sec. 49. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8047 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 13 - Shorthand Reporters|ARTICLE 5 - Shorthand Reporting Corporations|Section 8047.

8047.  The board may formulate and enforce rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this article, including rules and regulations requiring (a) that the articles of incorporation or bylaws of a shorthand reporting corporation shall include a provision whereby the capital stock of such corporation owned by a disqualified person, as defined by Section 13401 of the Corporations Code, or a deceased person shall be sold to the corporation or the remaining shareholders within such time as such rules and regulations may provide; and (b) that a shorthand reporting corporation as a condition of obtaining a certificate pursuant to the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act and this article shall provide adequate security by insurance or otherwise for claims against it by its clients for errors and omissions arising out of the rendering of professional services. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1306.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8500.

8500.  Unless the text otherwise requires, the general provisions hereinafter set forth govern the construction of this chapter.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 1163.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8501 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8501.

8501.  “Director” refers to the Director of Consumer Affairs.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 8. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8502 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8502.

8502.  “Board” refers to the Structural Pest Control Board within the Department of Consumers Affairs.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 9. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8503 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8503.

8503.  “Registrar” refers to the registrar of the Structural Pest Control Board.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 1163.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8503.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8503.5.

8503.5.  “Committee” means the Disciplinary Review Committee established pursuant to Section 8660.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1266, Sec. 1.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8504 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8504.

8504.  “Person” includes an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association or other organization or any combination thereof.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8504.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8504.1.

8504.1.  “Pesticide” includes any of the following:(a) Any spray adjuvant.(b) Any substance, or mixture of substances, which is intended to be used for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest or organism.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 560, Sec. 1. (SB 1244) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8504.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8504.2.

8504.2.  “Control” means a pest population management system that utilizes techniques to reduce and maintain pest populations at levels below those causing economic or material injury, or to manipulate the populations to prevent causing such injury.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 572, Sec. 1. (SB 1481) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8504.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8504.3.

8504.3.  “Eradication” means the total elimination of a pest from a designated area. For purposes of this chapter, elimination and extermination shall have the same meaning as eradication.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 572, Sec. 2. (SB 1481) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8504.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8504.4.

8504.4.  “Inspection” is the act of a field representative or operator physically performing an onsite assessment of real property.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 572, Sec. 3. (SB 1481) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.

8505.  (a) “Structural pest control” and “pest control” as used in this chapter are synonymous. Except as provided in Section 8555 and elsewhere in this chapter, it is, with respect to household pests and wood destroying pests or organisms, or other pests that may invade households or other structures, including railroad cars, ships, docks, trucks, airplanes, or the contents thereof, the engaging in, offering to engage in, advertising for, soliciting, or the performance of, any of the following:(1) Identification of infestations or infections.(2) The making of an inspection or inspections for the purpose of identifying or attempting to identify infestations or infections of household or other structures by those pests or organisms.(3) The making of inspection reports, recommendations, estimates, and bids, whether oral or written, with respect to those infestations or infections.(4) The making of contracts, or the submitting of bids for, or the performance of any work including the making of structural repairs or replacements, or the use of pesticides, or mechanical devices for the purpose of eliminating, exterminating, controlling or preventing infestations or infections of those pests, or organisms. (b) “Household pests” are defined for the purpose of this chapter as those pests other than wood destroying pests or organisms, which invade households and other structures, including, but not limited to, rodents, vermin, and insects.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 560, Sec. 2. (SB 1244) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.1.

8505.1.  (a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), for the purpose of this act, “fumigation” shall be defined as the use within an enclosed space for the destruction of plant or animal life, a substance having a vapor pressure greater than 5 millimeters of mercury at 25 degrees centigrade when the substance is labeled for those purposes.The following is a list of lethal fumigants:(1) Methyl bromide.(2) Sulfuryl fluoride.(3) Aluminum phosphide.The board may adopt, and may as necessary amend, by regulation, a list of fumigants.(b) For the purpose of this act, “warning agent” is any agent used in combination with any fumigant that lacks warning properties.The following is a warning agent:Chloropicrin.The board may adopt, and may as necessary amend, by regulation, a list of warning agents.(c) For the purpose of this act “simple asphyxiants” shall not be deemed to be fumigants.The following is a list of simple asphyxiants:(1) Liquid nitrogen.(2) Carbon dioxide.The board may adopt, and may as necessary amend, by regulation, a list of simple asphyxiants.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 560, Sec. 3. (SB 1244) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.2.

8505.2.  Fumigation shall be performed only under the direct and personal supervision of an individual who is licensed by the board as an operator or field representative in Branch 1 as set forth in Section 8560.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 560, Sec. 4. (SB 1244) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.3.

8505.3.  “Direct and personal supervision” as used in Section 8505.2 means that the Branch 1 licensee exercising that supervision shall be present at the site of the fumigation during the entire time the fumigants are being released, the time ventilation is commenced, and at the time property is released for occupancy.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 354, Sec. 19. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.4.

8505.4.  Fumigation shall be performed in compliance with all applicable state, county, and city laws and ordinances and all applicable laws and regulations of the United States.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 354, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.5.

8505.5.  (a) Notice of the date and place of fumigation, and chemicals to be used, shall be given by the fumigator to the fire department serving the area in which fumigation is to be performed not less than two hours prior to the time fumigation begins. The fire department shall not charge any fees for any service related to structural pest control activities except for the costs of an emergency response necessitated by illegal or negligent actions.(b) Notice of each fumigation to be performed shall be given to the commissioner in the county in which the job is to be performed. The notice, which may be mailed or given by telephone, at the option of the commissioner, shall be given at least 24 hours prior to the time fumigation begins, unless the commissioner determines that less time is sufficient. A fee shall not be assessed for processing this notice.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 560, Sec. 5. (SB 1244) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.7.

8505.7.  The space to be fumigated shall be vacated by all occupants prior to the commencement of fumigation, and all entrances thereto shall be locked, barricaded, or otherwise secured against entry until the end of exposure period, then opened for ventilation and relocked, barricaded, or otherwise secured against re-entry, until declared by the licensee exercising direct and personal supervision over the fumigation to be safe for reoccupancy.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1348, Sec. 4. Operative January 1, 1987, by Sec. 97 of Ch. 1348.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.8.

8505.8.  Prior to the commencement of fumigation, the space to be fumigated shall be sealed in such manner that tests taken before ventilation is begun will show that the required concentration of the fumigant released within the space has been retained therein, in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1201.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.9.

8505.9.  Prior to the commencement of fumigation, warning signs shall be posted in plainly visible locations on or in the immediate vicinity of all entrances to the space under fumigation and shall not be removed until fumigation and ventilation has been completed, and the premises safe for reoccupancy. Ventilation shall be conducted with due regard for the public safety.(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1201.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.10.

8505.10.  Warning signs shall be printed in red on white background and shall contain the following statement in letters not less than two inches in height: “DANGER—FUMIGATION.” They shall also depict a skull and crossbones not less than one inch in height and shall state in letters not less than one-half inch in height the name of the fumigant. These signs shall also include in legible ink of any color, the date and time fumigant was injected, and the name, address, and telephone number of the registered company performing the fumigation. Warning signs placed under a tarpaulin shall not be required to state the time the fumigant was injected.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 560, Sec. 7. (SB 1244) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.11.

8505.11.  If the structure which has been fumigated has an attic or if the area underneath such structure is accessible to inspection for purposes of structural pest control, the registered company which performed the fumigation shall, immediately upon completion, post in the attic, immediately adjacent to the entrance thereto, or in the area underneath the structure, immediately adjacent to the main entrance vent thereof, or in both of such places if the structure has an attic and an accessible underarea, a durable sign not less than five inches by seven inches in size stating the name of the registered company, the date of fumigation, and the type of fumigant used.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1348, Sec. 6. Operative January 1, 1987, by Sec. 97 of Ch. 1348.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.12 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.12.

8505.12.  A registered company performing fumigation shall use an adequate warning agent with all fumigants which lack those properties. There may be circumstances in which the use of chloropicrin is not possible due to its unknown effects on sensitive items, including, but not limited to, artifacts in museums or in police evidence storage. In these circumstances, waiving the use of chloropicrin shall be approved by the state regulatory authority and documented in advance and shall include alternative safety precautions which address initial clearance of the site to be fumigated, potential movement of the fumigant to unattended areas, and continued site security. When conditions involving abnormal hazards exist, the licensee exercising direct and personal supervision shall take those safety precautions in addition to those prescribed by this chapter as are reasonably necessary to protect the public health and safety.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 560, Sec. 8. (SB 1244) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.13 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.13.

8505.13.  A registered company shall maintain a log of each fumigation job performed by it in this state. The log shall be in the form required by the regulations of the board and shall be preserved for a period of at least three years, during which time it shall be available at all times during business hours for inspection by the board and its authorized representatives.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 844, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.14 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.14.

8505.14.  “Fumigator” means any individual licensed by the board as a structural pest control operator or as a structural pest control field representative in Branch 1 as set forth in Section 8560.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 560, Sec. 9. (SB 1244) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8505.16 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 8505.16.

8505.16.  All fumigators shall be familiar with and able to administer artificial respiration by the best method or methods recommended currently by the Red Cross in its standard texts on first aid.All fumigating crews shall be outfitted with a safety kit containing safety equipment as specified by the manufacturer’s label instructions and by all applicable laws and regulations.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 844, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1995.)