Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 7500.1 Definitions

• Library: California Codes
• Edition: 2023 Edition
• Currency: Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

The following terms as used in this chapter have the meaning expressed in this section:

(a) "Advertisement" means any written or printed communication, including a directory listing, except a free telephone directory listing that does not allow space for a license number.

(b) "Assignment" or "repossession order" means any written authorization by the legal owner, lienholder, lessor, lessee, or registered owner, or the agent of any of them, to skip trace, locate, or repossess any collateral, including, but not limited to, collateral registered under the Vehicle Code that is subject to a security agreement that contains a repossession clause. "Assignment" or "repossession order" also means any written authorization by an employer to recover any collateral entrusted to an employee or former employee in possession of the collateral. A photocopy of an assignment or repossession order, facsimile copy of an assignment or repossession order, or electronic format of an assignment or repossession order shall have the same force and effect as an original written assignment or repossession order.

(c) "Bureau" means the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

(d) "Chief" means the Chief of the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.

(e) "Collateral" means any specific vehicle, trailer, boat, recreational vehicle, motor home, appliance, or other property that is subject to a security agreement.

(f) "Combustibles" means any substances or articles that are capable of undergoing combustion or catching fire, or that are flammable, if retained.

(g) "Dangerous drugs" means any controlled substances as defined in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11053) of Division 10 of the Health and Safety Code.

(h) "Deadly weapon" means and includes any instrument or weapon of the kind commonly known as a blackjack, slungshot, billy, sandclub, sandbag, metal knuckles, dirk, dagger, pistol, or revolver, or any other firearm, any knife having a blade longer than five inches, any razor with an unguarded blade, and any metal pipe or bar used or intended to be used as a club.

(i) "Debtor" means any person obligated under a security agreement.

(j) "Department" means the Department of Consumer Affairs.

(k) "Director" means the Director of Consumer Affairs.

(l) "Electronic format" includes, but is not limited to, a text message, email, or Internet posting.

(m) "Health hazard" means any personal effects that if retained would produce an unsanitary or unhealthful condition, or which might damage other personal effects.