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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 14Art. 7§ 8644 Pest Control Fraud Penalties

§ 8644 Pest Control Fraud Penalties

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§ 8644 Pest Control Fraud Penalties

Key Takeaways

  • •If a pest control company lies about bugs or damage in your house, they can get in trouble.
  • •This includes lying about things that could attract bugs, even if they didn’t write a report.
  • •The company must be licensed or registered for this rule to apply.

Example

A pest control company tells you your house has termites when it doesn’t, so they can charge you for extra work.

This is lying about bugs in your house, which is against the rules. The company could get punished.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 8644 Pest Control Fraud Penalties

Fraud or misrepresentation, after inspection, by any licensee or registered company engaged in pest control work of any infestation or infection of wood-destroying pests or organisms found in property or structures, or respecting any conditions of the structure that would ordinarily subject structures to attack by wood-destroying pests or organisms, whether or not a report was made pursuant to Sections 8516 and 8517 of this code, is a ground for disciplinary action. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1348, Sec. 67. Operative January 1, 1987, by Sec. 97 of Ch. 1348.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 8621 Complaint Filing Deadlines
  • § 8653 Pest Control Payment Violations
  • § 8516 Wood Pest Inspection Requirements
  • § 8622 Compliance Inspection And Notice
  • § 8632 License Suspension Or Revocation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 8644.
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