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HomeFinancial CodeDiv. 25Ch. 1Art. 1§ 100000 Debt Collection Licensing Act

§ 100000 Debt Collection Licensing Act

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§ 100000 Debt Collection Licensing Act

This law just gives a name to the Debt Collection Licensing Act and tells you how to refer to it.

Key Takeaways

  • •The law is called the Debt Collection Licensing Act.
  • •You can cite it by using its section number (100000).
  • •It became effective on Jan 1 2022.

Example

A debt‑collection company writes a contract and wants to mention the law that governs its business.

The company can say, "We follow the Debt Collection Licensing Act (Section 100000)" because the law says that's the proper name and citation.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 100000 Debt Collection Licensing Act

This division shall be known, and may be cited, as the Debt Collection Licensing Act. (Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 163, Sec. 3. (SB 908) Effective January 1, 2021. Operative January 1, 2022, pursuant to Sec. 100000.5.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

Debt Collection Licensing ActStats. 2020Ch. 163Sec. 3SB 908

Related Statutes

  • § 100000.5 Debt Collector Temporary Licensing
  • § 100000.7 Local Debt Collector Licensing Ban
  • § 14000 Credit Union Law
  • § 14001 Definition Of Terms
  • § 14001.1 Credit Union Applicability Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 100000.
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