California § 22940 - It shall be unlawful for any business to use words expressly referencing an indiv
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 22940 — It shall be unlawful for any business to use words expressly referencing an indiv, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22940. It shall be unlawful for any business to use words expressly referencing an indiv
It shall be unlawful for any business to use words expressly referencing an individualâs marital status as part of the individualâs mailing address on a billing statement, related correspondence, enclosing envelope, or any solicitation for new business. This shall not prohibit the use of the prefix âMr.,â âMrs.,â âMs.,â or âMiss.â
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 22940
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 22940 cover?
Section 22940 ("It shall be unlawful for any business to use words expressly referencing an indiv") 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.
How do I cite California § 22940?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 22940 apply to my situation?
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