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California Business Laws and Regulations

California Business and Professions Code
Read laws covering business rights, professions and vocations, consumer affairs, administrative provisions, and more.

California Commercial Code
Browse laws concerning performance, breach, bank deposits, investment securities, and more.

California Corporations Code
Find laws covering general corporation law, limited liability companies, small businesses, mergers, and more.

California Labor Code
Explore laws on wage rates and payments, workers compensation, workplace safety rules, and more.

California Revenue and Taxation Code
Access laws covering collections, violations of taxes, overpayment and refunds.

California's 29 Codes
See all 29 of California's code sections with a subject index and keyword search.

California Code of Regulations
Search a database of state agencies' regulations.

California Office of Administrative Law
Link to the Office of Administrative Law which ensures that state agency regulations are authorized by statute and are consistent with other law. Find information on emergency regulations and the rule making process. Link to OAL publications.

Access Information on Federal Rules and Regulations through Business.gov
Business.gov guides you through the maze of federal government rules and regulations.