California § 19051 - Every upholstered-furniture retailer, unless they hold an importer

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 19051 — Every upholstered-furniture retailer, unless they hold an importer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 19051. Every upholstered-furniture retailer, unless they hold an importer

Every upholstered-furniture retailer, unless they hold an importer’s license, a furniture and bedding manufacturer’s license, a wholesale furniture and bedding dealer’s license, a custom upholsterer’s license, or a retail furniture and bedding dealer’s license shall hold a retail furniture dealer’s license. (a) This section does not apply to a person whose sole business is designing and specifying for interior spaces, and who purchases specific amenable upholstered furniture items on behalf of a client, provided that the furniture is purchased from an appropriately licensed importer, wholesaler, or retailer. This section does not apply to a person who sells “used” and “antique” furniture as defined in Sections 19008.1 and 19008.2. (b) This section does not apply to a person who is licensed as a home medical device retail facility by the State Department of Public Health, provided that the furniture is purchased from an appropriately licensed importer, wholesaler, or retailer.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 19051

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 19051 cover?

Section 19051 ("Every upholstered-furniture retailer, unless they hold an importer") 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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