California Business and Professions Code

§ 8759

BPC § 8759 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 3 · Ch. 15 · Art. 5

Statute text

(a)A licensed land surveyor or licensed civil engineer authorized to practice land surveying shall use a written contract when contracting to provide professional services to a client pursuant to this chapter. The written contract shall be executed by the licensed land surveyor or licensed civil engineer and the client or the client’s representative prior to the licensed land surveyor or licensed civil engineer commencing work, unless the client knowingly states in writing that work may be commenced before the contract is executed. The written contract shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:

(1)A description of the services to be provided to the client by the licensed land surveyor or licensed civil engineer.

(2)A description of any basis of compensation applicable to the contract, and the method of payment agreed upon by the parties.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 588, Sec. 19. (AB 3253) Effective January 1, 2025.