§ 9812 Service Dealer Violation Investigations

Business and Professions Code·California

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•The boss (director) must look for proof if a service dealer or their workers break the rules.
•The boss must check on service dealers at least twice a year, even if they seem fine.
•These checks can happen anytime, without warning.

Example

A car repair shop is fixing cars but not following safety rules.

The boss will visit the shop at least twice a year to make sure they are following the rules. If they find the shop breaking rules, they will take action.

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§ 9812 Service Dealer Violation Investigations

The director shall gather evidence of violations of this chapter and of any regulation established hereunder, by any service dealer, whether registered or not, and by any employee, partner, officer, or member of any service dealer. The director shall, on their own initiative, conduct spot check investigations of service dealers throughout the state on a continuous basis, but no less than twice per year. (Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 508, Sec. 5. (SB 814) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 9812.

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