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CA Bus & Prof Code § 7507.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 8 - Conduct of Business|Section 7507.10.

7507.10.  A licensee shall serve a debtor with a notice of seizure as soon as possible after the recovery of collateral and not later than 48 hours, except that if the 48-hour period encompasses a Saturday, Sunday, or postal holiday, the notice of seizure shall be provided not later than 72 hours or, if the 48-hour period encompasses a Saturday or Sunday and a postal holiday, the notice of seizure shall be provided not later than 96 hours, after the repossession of collateral. The notice shall include all of the following:(a) The name, address, and telephone number of the legal owner to be contacted regarding the repossession.(b) The name, address, and telephone number of the repossession agency to be contacted regarding the repossession.(c) A statement printed on the notice containing the following: “Repossessors are regulated by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, Department of Consumer Affairs, Sacramento, CA. Repossessors are required to provide you, not later than 48 hours after the recovery of collateral, with an inventory of personal effects or other personal property recovered during repossession unless the 48-hour period encompasses a Saturday, Sunday, or a postal holiday, then the inventory shall be provided no later than 96 hours after the recovery of collateral.”(d) A disclosure that “Damage to a vehicle during or subsequent to a repossession and only while the vehicle is in possession of the repossession agency and which is caused by the repossession agency is the liability of the repossession agency. A mechanical, electrical, or tire failure, or the loss of, or any damage to, or as a result of, or caused by, any aftermarket parts and accessories not in compliance with Section 24008 of the Vehicle Code shall not be the responsibility of the repossession agency unless the failure, damage, or loss is due to the negligence of the repossession agency.”(e) If applicable, a disclosure that “Environmental, Olympic, special interest, or other license plates issued pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 5000), Article 8.4 (commencing with Section 5060) or Article 8.5 (commencing with Section 5100) of Chapter 1 of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code that remain the personal effects of the debtor will be removed from the collateral and inventoried, and that if the plates are not claimed by the debtor within 60 days, they will be destroyed.”(f) A disclosure of the charges payable by the debtor to the repossession agency for the storage of the collateral and personal effects from the date of repossession until release of the property from storage.The notice may be given by regular mail addressed to the last known address of the debtor or by personal service at the option of the repossession agency.(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 322, Sec. 4. (AB 515) Effective January 1, 2010.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7507.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 8 - Conduct of Business|Section 7507.11.

7507.11.  Any written report to a client shall be submitted by the licensee, the qualified certificate holder, or a person authorized by one or either of them, and the person submitting the report shall exercise diligence in ascertaining whether or not the facts and information in the report are true and correct.(Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 1138, Sec. 11.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7507.115 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 8 - Conduct of Business|Section 7507.115.

7507.115.  (a) A licensee shall not appraise or determine the value of any collateral, whether damaged or not.(b) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a licensee may complete a condition report that makes a general assessment of the collateral.(2) A condition report does not include all damage or missing parts.(3) A condition report shall include the following statement: “In accordance with Section 7507.115 of the Business and Professions Code, this condition report is a general assessment of the collateral and does not include all damage or missing parts.”(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 740, Sec. 6. (AB 281) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7507.12 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 8 - Conduct of Business|Section 7507.12.

7507.12.  (a) With regard to collateral subject to registration under the Vehicle Code, a repossession is complete if any of the following occurs:(1) The repossessor gains entry to the collateral.(2) The collateral becomes connected to a tow truck or the repossessor’s tow vehicle, as those terms are defined in Section 615 of the Vehicle Code.(3) The repossessor moves the entire collateral present.(4) The repossessor gains control of the collateral.(b) No person other than the legal owner may direct a repossessor to release a vehicle without legal authority to do so.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 340, Sec. 4. (AB 791) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7507.125 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 8 - Conduct of Business|Section 7507.125.

7507.125.  Nothing in this chapter prohibits the using or taking of personal effects that are connected, adjoined, or affixed to the collateral through an unbroken sequence, if that use or taking is reasonably necessary to effectuate the recovery in a safe manner or to protect the collateral or personal effects. Nothing in this chapter prohibits the removal of a locking mechanism or security device on the collateral, before, during, or after a repossession. No storage fee shall be charged for the first week on any personal effects used to effectuate a recovery pursuant to this section. Any personal effects used or taken pursuant to this section shall be processed in a reasonably expedient manner pursuant to Sections 7507.9 and 7507.10.(Added by renumbering Section 7505.2 by Stats. 2014, Ch. 390, Sec. 3. (AB 2503) Effective September 17, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7507.13 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 8 - Conduct of Business|Section 7507.13.

7507.13.  (a) A licensed repossession agency is not liable for the act or omission of a legal owner, debt collector, debtor, lienholder, lessor, lessee, or registered owner, or an agent of any of them, in making an assignment or repossession order to it or for accepting an assignment or repossession order from any legal owner, debt collector, debtor, lienholder, lessor, lessee, or registered owner, or an agent of any of them, and is entitled to indemnity from the legal owner, debt collector, debtor, lienholder, lessor, lessee, or registered owner for any loss, damage, cost, or expense, including court costs and attorney’s fees, that it may reasonably incur as a result thereof. Nothing in this subdivision limits the liability of any person for his or her tortious conduct.(b) The legal owner, debt collector, debtor, lienholder, lessor, lessee, or registered owner, or the agent of any of them, is not liable for any act or omission by a licensed repossession agency, or its agent, in carrying out an assignment or repossession order and is entitled to indemnity from the repossession agency for any loss, damage, cost, or expense, including court costs and attorney’s fees, that the legal owner, debt collector, debtor, lienholder, lessor, lessee, or registered owner, or the agent of any of them, may reasonably incur as a result thereof. Nothing in this subdivision limits the liability of any person for his or her tortious conduct.(c) The legal owner, debtor, lienholder, lessor, lessee, or registered owner, or the agent of any of them, is not guilty of a violation of Section 7502.1 or 7502.2 if, at the time of the assignment or repossession order, the party making the assignment or repossession order has in its possession a copy of the repossessor’s current, unexpired repossession agency license, and a copy of the current, unexpired repossession agency’s qualified manager’s certificate, and does not have actual knowledge of any order of suspension or revocation of the license or certificate.(d) Neither a licensed repossession agency nor a legal owner, debtor, lienholder, lessor, lessee, or registered owner, or an agent of any of them may, by any means, direct or indirect, express or implied, instruct or attempt to coerce the other to violate any law, regulation, or rule regarding the recovery of any collateral, including, but not limited to, the provisions of this chapter or Section 9609 of the Commercial Code.(e) A licensed repossession agency, at least annually, on or before January 31 of each year, shall provide a legal owner from which the agency accepts an assignment or repossession order with a copy of this section, Sections 7500.2, 7507.4, 7507.115, 7507.12, and 7507.125 of this code, and Section 28 of the Vehicle Code.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 509, Sec. 4. (AB 1859) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7508 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 9 - Prohibited Acts and Citations|Section 7508.

7508.  The director may assess administrative fines against any repossession agency licensee, qualified certificate holder, or registrant for any of the prohibited acts outlined in this article.(Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 1138, Sec. 11.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7508.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 9 - Prohibited Acts and Citations|Section 7508.1.

7508.1.  The director may assess administrative fines for the following prohibited acts:(a) Knowingly making any false report to his or her employer or client for whom information was being obtained. The fine shall be one hundred dollars ($100) for the first violation and five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation thereafter.(b) Using any identification to indicate registration as a repossessor, other than the bureau-issued registration card, except an employer identification card issued by the repossession agency which has met bureau approval, or a badge, cap insignia, or jacket patch as provided in Section 7508.8. A bureau-issued registration card shall be carried by those individuals specified by Section 7506.3, and shall be shown on demand to any bureau employee or law enforcement officer. The fine shall be one hundred dollars ($100) for each violation.(c) Using a business name other than the name under which the license is issued in connection with the official activities of the licensee’s business. The bureau shall issue a notice of warning for a first violation, a fine of one hundred dollars ($100) for the second violation, and a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each violation thereafter.(d) Appearing as an assignee party in any court proceeding involving claim and delivery, replevin, or other possessory court action, action to foreclose a chattel mortgage, mechanic’s lien, materialman’s lien, or any other lien. This section shall not prohibit a licensee from appearing as a defendant in any of the preceding actions. The fine shall be one hundred dollars ($100) for each violation.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 800, Sec. 4. (SB 1196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7508.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 9 - Prohibited Acts and Citations|Section 7508.3.

7508.3.  A licensee, or any of his or her registrants or employees, or a qualified certificate holder, is prohibited from using any false or misleading representation during the course of recovery of collateral. The bureau shall issue a notice of warning for a first violation, a fine of one hundred dollars ($100) for the second violation, and a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for any subsequent violation of any of the following:(a) The false representation or implication that the individual is vouched for, bonded by, or affiliated with the United States or with any state, county, city, or city and county, including the use of any badge, uniform, or facsimile thereof.(b) The false representation or implication that any individual is an attorney or that any communication is from any attorney.(c) The representation or implication by a repossession agency or its registrants or employees that nonpayment of any debt will result in the arrest or imprisonment of any person or the seizure, garnishment, attachment, or sale of any property or wages of any person, unless the action is lawful and the creditor has instructed the repossession agency to inform the debtor that the creditor intends to take the action.(d) The threat to take any action that cannot legally be taken.(e) The false representation or implication that the debtor committed any crime or other conduct in order to disgrace the debtor.(f) The use or distribution of any written communication which simulates or is falsely represented to be a document authorized, issued, or approved by any court, official, or agency of the United States or any state, or which creates a false impression as to its source, authorization, or approval.(g) The false representation or implication that documents are legal process.(h) The use of any business, company, or organization name other than the true name of the repossession agency’s business, company, or organization.(i) The use of any deceptive forms.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 800, Sec. 6. (SB 1196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7508.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 9 - Prohibited Acts and Citations|Section 7508.5.

7508.5.  The director may assess administrative fines against a repossession agency registrant for the following acts, in addition to fines imposed pursuant to any other section in this article. The fine shall be twenty-five dollars ($25) for each of the following violations:(a) Knowingly submit a false report.(b) Submitting a report to a client without authorization by his or her employer.(c) Failing to carry a bureau-issued identification card and failing to show that card upon demand to a bureau employee or a law enforcement officer.(d) Failing to register.(e) Failing to return his or her registration card to the employer upon termination.(f) Failing to report a violent act involving the registrant to the licensee or the licensee’s qualified certificate holder within 24 hours.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 390, Sec. 7. (AB 2503) Effective September 17, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7508.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 9 - Prohibited Acts and Citations|Section 7508.6.

7508.6.  The director may assess administrative fines against any repossession agency licensee, qualified certificate holder, or registrant for failure to notify the bureau within 30 days of any change of residence or business address. The fine shall be fifty dollars ($50) for each violation.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 800, Sec. 8. (SB 1196) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7508.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 9 - Prohibited Acts and Citations|Section 7508.7.

7508.7.  (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a repossession agency shall not disclose to the public, any person other than the individual to whom the information pertains, or any nongovernmental entity, without a court order, the residence address, residence telephone number, cellular telephone number, driver’s license number, work schedule, past, present, or future location, or any other personal information of any licensee, registrant, qualified certificate holder, qualified manager, employee, or independent contractor the agency employs.(b) For the purpose of verifying information for the issuance or renewal of a policy of insurance, a repossession agency may provide to an insurance company the name, driver’s license number, and date of birth of a licensee, registrant, qualified certificate holder, qualified manager, employee, or independent contractor the agency employs.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 740, Sec. 8. (AB 281) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7508.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 9 - Prohibited Acts and Citations|Section 7508.8.

7508.8.  (a) Notwithstanding Section 7508.3, an oval, shield, round, square, or non-seven-point badge, cap insignia, or jacket patch may be worn by a licensee, officer, director, partner, manager, independent contractor, qualified certificate holder, qualified manager, or employee of a repossession agency. If a badge, cap insignia, or jacket patch is worn, it shall bear on its face all of the following:(1) All or a substantial part of the repossession agency’s name.(2) The repossession agency license number issued by the director to that individual or agency.(3) The word “repossessor.”(b) A repossessor shall not wear a badge on his or her belt or hang a badge around his or her neck.(c) All badges, cap insignias, and jacket patches worn by a repossessor shall be a standard design approved by the director and shall be clearly visible.(d) This section shall not apply to a holder of a temporary registration pursuant to Section 7506.9.(e) The director may assess a fine of one hundred dollars ($100) for the first violation, one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175) for the second violation, and two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each subsequent violation.(Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 340, Sec. 7. (AB 791) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7509 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 9 - Prohibited Acts and Citations|Section 7509.

7509.  (a) (1) A licensee, certificate holder, or registrant under this chapter may request a review by the Collateral Recovery Disciplinary Review Committee, as established in Section 7509.1, to contest the assessment of an administrative fine or to appeal a denial, revocation, or suspension, unless the denial, revocation, or suspension is ordered by the director in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(2) A request for a review shall be by written notice to the disciplinary review committee within 30 days of the issuance of the citation and assessment or denial, revocation, or suspension.(3) Following a review by the disciplinary review committee, the appellant shall be notified within 30 days, in writing, by regular mail, of the committee’s decision.(4) If the appellant disagrees with the decision made by the disciplinary review committee, he or she may request a hearing in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. A request for a hearing following a decision by the disciplinary review committee shall be by written notice to the bureau within 30 days of the committee’s decision.(5) If the appellant does not request a hearing within 30 days, the disciplinary review committee’s decision shall become final.(b) (1) A licensee, certificate holder, or registrant may request a hearing in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code if he or she contests the assessment of an administrative fine, or to appeal a denial, revocation, or suspension. A hearing may also be requested if the appellant disagrees with the decision made by the disciplinary review committee.(2) A request for a hearing shall be by written notice to the bureau within 30 days of the issuance of the decision by the disciplinary review committee. A hearing pursuant to this subdivision shall be available only after a review by the disciplinary review committee.(c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2017.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 740, Sec. 9. (AB 281) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2017, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7509.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 9 - Prohibited Acts and Citations|Section 7509.1.

7509.1.  (a) On or before July 1, 2017, the Governor shall appoint a Collateral Recovery Disciplinary Review Committee, and may remove any member of the committee for misconduct, incompetency, or neglect of duty. The committee shall consist of five members. Of the five members, three members shall be actively engaged in business as a licensed repossession agency and two members shall be public members. None of the public members shall be licensees, certificate holders, or registrants, or engaged in any business or profession in which any part of the fees, compensation, or revenue thereof is derived from any licensee.(b) The disciplinary review committee shall meet every 60 days or more or less frequently as may be required. The members shall be paid per diem pursuant to Section 103 and shall be reimbursed for actual travel expenses. The members shall be appointed for a term of four years.(c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2017.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 740, Sec. 10. (AB 281) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2017, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7509.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 9 - Prohibited Acts and Citations|Section 7509.2.

7509.2.  (a) The Collateral Recovery Disciplinary Review Committee shall perform the following functions:(1) Affirm, rescind, or modify all decisions concerning administrative fines assessed by the director or bureau against repossession agencies or their employees, that are appealed to the committee.(2) Affirm, rescind, or modify all decisions concerning denial of licenses issued by the director or bureau, except denials or suspensions ordered by the director in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, that are appealed to the committee.(b) The Collateral Recovery Disciplinary Review Committee may grant a probationary license, certificate, registration, or permit with respect to the appealed decisions described in subdivision (a).(c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2017.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 740, Sec. 11. (AB 281) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2017, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7509.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11 - Repossessors|ARTICLE 9 - Prohibited Acts and Citations|Section 7509.3.

7509.3.  (a) The bureau shall provide the Collateral Recovery Disciplinary Review Committee all evidence used by the bureau in reaching its decision prior to any review or appeal of that decision by the committee.(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2017.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 740, Sec. 12. (AB 281) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2017, by its own provisions.)