California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 3 — Professions and Vocations GenerallyChapter 9 — ContractorsArticle 7 — Disciplinary ProceedingsSection 7116.5

It is a cause for discipline for a licensee to do any of the following:

(a) Engage in any conduct that subverts or attempts to subvert an investigation of the board.

(b) Threaten or harass any person or licensee for providing evidence in any possible or actual disciplinary action, arbitration, or other legal action.

(c) Discharge an employee primarily because of the employee’s attempt to comply with or aid in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

Notes

Establishes disciplinary grounds for a licensee who subverts or attempts to subvert a board investigation, threatens or harasses a person or licensee for providing evidence in a possible or actual disciplinary, arbitration, or other legal action, or discharges an employee primarily because the employee tried to comply with or assist compliance with the chapter.

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