A foreign labor contractor, on their own behalf or on behalf of an employer or any other third party, shall not, either directly or indirectly, charge, assess, collect, request, or demand any amount which constitutes a recruitment fee, as defined in Section 13870, or otherwise create, request, or demand any financial obligation or indebtedness upon a foreign worker which relates to any foreign labor contracting activity, as defined in B&P Code section 9998.1(b) which includes “soliciting” or “recruiting” activities, as defined in Section 13850 of this subchapter.

Note: Authority cited: Section 9998.11, Business and Professions Code; Reference: Sections 9998.1, 9998.2.5 and 9998.11, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 10-8-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 41).