California Business and Professions Code

§ 9855

BPC § 9855 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 3 · Ch. 20 · Art. 4.5

Statute text

The definitions used in this section shall govern the construction and terms as used in this chapter:

(a)“Service contract” means a contract in writing to perform, over a fixed period of time or for a specified duration, services relating to the maintenance, replacement, or repair of consumer goods and may include provisions for incidental payment of indemnity under limited circumstances, including, but not limited to, power surges, food spoilage, or accidental damage from handling. “Service contract” shall not include a contract in writing to maintain structural wiring associated with the delivery of cable, telephone, or other broadband communications services. “Service contract” shall not include a contract in which a consumer agrees to pay a provider of vision care services for a discount on optical products or contact lenses for a specified duration.

(b)“Service contract administrator” or “administrator” means a person who performs or arranges the collection, maintenance, or disbursement of moneys to compensate any party for claims or repairs pursuant to a service contract, and who also performs or arranges any of the following activities on behalf of service contract sellers:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 508, Sec. 18. (SB 814) Effective January 1, 2024. Repealed as of January 1, 2028, pursuant to Section 9855.9.