§ 22166 Advertising Records Retention

Financial Code·California

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•If you have a license (like for a business), you might have to keep all your ads for 2 years.
•The boss (commissioner) can ask to see your old ads anytime.
•This rule started in 2011.

Example

You own a small store and run ads on TV and social media.

You must save all those ads for 2 years. If the government asks, you have to show them your old ads.

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§ 22166 Advertising Records Retention

The commissioner may require licensees to maintain a file of all advertising copy for a period of two years from the date of its use. The file shall be available to the commissioner upon request. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 640, Sec. 2. (SB 1146) Effective January 1, 2011.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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commissioner licensees advertising copy two years date of its use

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Financial Code. Section 22166.

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