California § 1297.16 - An arbitration or conciliation agreement is commercial if it arises out of a rela
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1297.16 — An arbitration or conciliation agreement is commercial if it arises out of a rela, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1297.16. An arbitration or conciliation agreement is commercial if it arises out of a rela
An arbitration or conciliation agreement is commercial if it arises out of a relationship of a commercial nature including, but not limited to, any of the following: (a) A transaction for the supply or exchange of goods or services. (b) A distribution agreement. (c) A commercial representation or agency. (d) An exploitation agreement or concession. (e) A joint venture or other, related form of industrial or business cooperation. (f) The carriage of goods or passengers by air, sea, rail, or road. (g) Construction. (h) Insurance. (i) Licensing. (j) Factoring. (k) Leasing. ( l ) Consulting. (m) Engineering. (n) Financing. (o) Banking. (p) The transfer of data or technology. (q) Intellectual or industrial property, including trademarks, patents, copyrights and software programs. (r) Professional services.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1297.16
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1297.16 cover?
Section 1297.16 ("An arbitration or conciliation agreement is commercial if it arises out of a rela") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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