California § 16001.8 - A veteran who is honorably discharged or honorably relieved from the Armed Forces
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 16001.8 — A veteran who is honorably discharged or honorably relieved from the Armed Forces, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16001.8. A veteran who is honorably discharged or honorably relieved from the Armed Forces
(a) A veteran who is honorably discharged or honorably relieved from the Armed Forces of the United States and is a resident of this state shall not be required to pay any local business license fees for a business selling or providing services if the veteran is the sole proprietor of the business. (b) The Legislature finds and declares that the prohibition on the imposition of local business license fees on veterans as specified in this section is a matter of statewide concern and is not a municipal affair, as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, this section applies to all cities, including charter cities.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 16001.8
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 16001.8 cover?
Section 16001.8 ("A veteran who is honorably discharged or honorably relieved from the Armed Forces") 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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