California § 22164 - If any person engaged in the business regulated by this division refers in any ad
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 22164 — If any person engaged in the business regulated by this division refers in any ad, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22164. If any person engaged in the business regulated by this division refers in any ad
(a) If any person engaged in the business regulated by this division refers in any advertising to rates of interest, charges, or cost of loans or assessment contracts, the commissioner shall require that the rates, charges, or costs are stated fully and clearly in the manner that he or she deems necessary to give adequate information to prospective borrowers or property owners. If the rates or costs advertised do not apply to loans or assessment contracts of all classes made or negotiated by the person, this fact shall be clearly indicated in the advertisement. (b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2019.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 22164 cover?
Section 22164 ("If any person engaged in the business regulated by this division refers in any ad") 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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