(b) As used in this section:

1. (1) “Transport escort service” means any person, partnership, association, or corporation that accepts financial compensation or other consideration to accompany or transport minors who are residents of California to any residential facility or institution located outside the state.
2. (2) “Minor” means any person under the age of 18 years.
3. (3) “Department” means the State Department of Social Services.

(c) Every transport escort service that accompanies or transports a minor who is a resident of California to any residential facility or institution located outside the state, shall first provide the minor’s parents, custodial parent, or legal guardian with all of the following:

1. (1) A description of the child care provider trustline registry established pursuant to this chapter that provides criminal history checks on child care providers.
2. (2) An explanation of how a parent may obtain more information about the child care provider trustline registry.
3. (3) A statement that a transport escort service is prohibited by law from transporting or accompanying a minor unless the person or persons transporting the minor are trustline registered child care providers.
4. (4) An explanation of how the parent may verify the trustline registration of the transport escort service.
5. (5) An explanation of the minor’s right to make a complaint to a child protective agency concerning abusive treatment by the transport escort service.

(i) This section does not apply to the following:

1. (1) The transport of minors by any governmental agency or employee.
2. (2) The transport of minors under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.
3. (3) The transport of minors by family members or relatives.