California Government Code

§ 89501

GOV § 89501 Effective Jan 1, 2022Title 9 · Ch. 9.5 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)For purposes of this chapter, “honorarium” means, except as provided in subdivision (b), any payment made in consideration for any speech given, article published, or attendance at any public or private conference, convention, meeting, social event, meal, or like gathering.

(b)The term “honorarium” does not include:

(1)Earned income for personal services which are customarily provided in connection with the practice of a bona fide business, trade, or profession, such as teaching, practicing law, medicine, insurance, real estate, banking, or building contracting, unless the sole or predominant activity of the business, trade, or profession is making speeches. The commission shall adopt regulations to implement this subdivision.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 50, Sec. 223. (AB 378) Effective January 1, 2022.