1. (a) “Act” means the Household Movers Act, as enacted in Chapter 3.1 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code (beginning with Section 19225).
2. (b) “Advertising,” as used in the Act and in this Chapter, means any form of oral or written communication that solicits or offers to provide any consumer the services of a household mover as defined in Section 19225.5 of the Code by any means, media, or form of advertisement, including: any card, estimate, bill of lading, agreement for moving services, sign, billboard, lettering on vehicles, brochure, pamphlet, circular, stationery, newspaper, magazine, newsletter, printed or published advertisement online or in any other electronic medium, including via an application or software or via access through data-enabled device, such as a computer, tablet, or cellular phone, and any form of directory under any listing for a household mover or any word or words intended to engage, solicit, arrange or offer work for which a permit is required by Section 19237 of the Act.
3. (c) “Chief” has the meaning set forth in Section 19225.5 of the Code.
4. (d) “Code” means the Business and Professions Code, unless otherwise specified.
5. (e) “Household Goods” or “Personal Effects,” as used in the Act and in this Chapter, mean personal property other than real estate, belonging to an individual or their immediate family, customarily found in the home and used in connection with the maintenance, use, and occupancy of the premises as a home.

The definitions in this section shall govern the construction of this chapter unless otherwise indicated.

Note: Authority cited: Section 19228, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 19228, 19225 and 19225.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New chapter 2 (articles 1-3, sections 2800-2972), article 1 (section 2800) and section filed 1-30-2025; operative 4-1-2025 (Register 2025, No. 15). For prior history of section 2800, see Register 94, No. 30.