AB 1926 — Electronic and appliance repair: service dealers.

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1926 do?

Existing law establishes within the Department of Consumer Affairs the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair, Home Furnishings, and Thermal Insulation under the supervision and control of the Director of Consumer Affairs. Existing law makes it unlawful for any person to install, repair, service, or maintain electronics or appliances for compensation, as specified, without a currently valid registration as a service dealer. Existing law authorizes the director to deny, suspend, revoke, or place on probation the registration of a service dealer for any of specified acts or omissions by a service dealer, or by any employee, partner, officer, or member of the service dealer, and related to the conduct of his or her business, including making or authorizing any statement or advertisement that is untrue or misleading, and that is known, or that by the exercise of reasonable care should be known, to be untrue or misleading. Existing law also makes it a misdemeanor to make or disseminate, or cause to be made or disseminated, an untrue or misleading statement with the intent to perform services or to induce the public to enter into any obligation relating to the performance of those services. This bill would provide that a statement or advertisement is considered untrue or misleading, for purposes of the provision authorizing the director to take punitive action against the registration of a service dealer on that basis, if the statement or advertisement does not contain the name and address of the business enterprise as shown on its service dealer's state registration certificate or does not contain the business telephone number as listed in a local telephone directory. By expanding the scope of an existing crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Who sponsors AB 1926?

AB 1926 is sponsored by Bonilla.

What is the current status of AB 1926?

This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Where can I track AB 1926?

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