California § 8554 - No individual engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of an operator ma
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8554 — No individual engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of an operator ma, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8554. No individual engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of an operator ma
No individual engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of an operator may bring or maintain an action in any court of this state for the collection of compensation for the performance of any act or contract without alleging and proving that he or she was a duly licensed operator at all times during the performance of such act or contract. No firm, partnership, corporation, association or other organization or combination thereof engaged in the practice of structural pest control may bring or maintain an action in any court of this state for the collection of compensation for the performance of any act or contract without alleging and proving that it was a duly registered company at all times during the performance of the act or contract. Nothing herein shall prohibit the bringing or maintaining an action for the collection of compensation in the event of a suspension or revocation of a license or company registration by the board, if the order of suspension or revocation authorized the performance of the act or work, compensation for which the action is brought or maintained.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8554
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8554 cover?
Section 8554 ("No individual engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of an operator ma") 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 § 8554?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 8554 apply to my situation?
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