California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 8 — Special Business RegulationsChapter 30 — Billing PracticesSection 22940

It shall be unlawful for any business to use words expressly referencing an individual’s marital status as part of the individual’s mailing address on a billing statement, related correspondence, enclosing envelope, or any solicitation for new business. This shall not prohibit the use of the prefix “Mr.,” “Mrs.,” “Ms.,” or “Miss.”

Notes

Prohibits any business from using words that expressly reference an individual's marital status as part of that person's mailing address on billing statements, related correspondence, enclosing envelopes, or solicitations for new business. Allows the prefixes Mr., Mrs., Ms., and Miss.

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