Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580. Section 7580.
This chapter may be cited as the Private Security Services Act.
ARTICLE 1. General [7580. - 7580.15.]
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC 1.
in effectCal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.1. Section 7580.1.
As used in this chapter, “director” means the Director of Consumer Affairs, unless the context indicates otherwise.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.2. Section 7580.2.
The director shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.3. Section 7580.3.
As used in this chapter, “person” includes any individual, firm, company, association, organization, partnership, corporation, and participating tribe.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.4. Section 7580.4.
As used in this chapter, “bureau” means the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.5. Section 7580.5.
As used in this chapter, “chief” means the Chief of the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.6. Section 7580.6.
As used in this chapter, “licensee” means a person licensed under this chapter and includes, but is not limited to, private patrol operator and armored contract carrier.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.7. Section 7580.7.
(a)
As used in this chapter, “qualified manager” means the individual under whose direction, control, charge, or management the business of a licensee is operated, who has qualified pursuant to Section 7582.22, and who is in possession of a current and valid qualified manager’s certificate issued pursuant to this chapter.
(b)
This section shall become operative on January 1, 2025.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.8. Section 7580.8.
As used in this chapter, “employer” means a person who employs an individual for wages or salary, lists the individual on the employer’s payroll records, and withholds all legally required deductions and contributions.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.9. Section 7580.9.
As used in this chapter, “employee” means an individual who works for an employer, is listed on the employer’s payroll records, and is under the employer’s direction and control.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.10. Section 7580.10.
As used in this chapter, “employer-employee” relationship means a relationship in which an individual works for another, the individual’s name appears on the payroll records of the employer, and the employee is under the direction and control of the employer.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.11. Section 7580.11.
As used in this chapter, “firearm permit” includes “firearms permit,” “firearms qualification card,” “firearms qualification,” and “firearms qualification permit.”
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.12. Section 7580.12.
Every power and duty granted to or imposed upon the director may be exercised by any other officer or employee of the Department of Consumer Affairs authorized by the director, but the director shall have the supervision of and the responsibility for all powers and duties exercised by these officers and employees.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.13. Section 7580.13.
The director may, in accordance with the State Civil Service Act and subject to the provisions of Section 159.5, appoint and fix the compensation of inspectors, investigators, and other personnel as may be necessary for the enforcement of this chapter.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.14. Section 7580.14.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as entitling any person to practice law in this state unless he or she is an active member of the State Bar of California.
Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7580.15. Section 7580.15.
(a)
As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:
(1)
“Federally recognized tribe” means a tribe located in this state and included on the list published in the Federal Register pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994 (25 U.S.C. Sec. 5131) and includes an entity controlled by and established for the benefit of one or more tribes.
(2)
“Participating tribe” means a federally recognized tribe that formally applies for licensure from the bureau pursuant to subdivision (b).
(b)
The bureau shall license a federally recognized tribe that applies for licensure and is otherwise compliant
with the provisions of this chapter for the purpose of engaging in a business regulated by this chapter.
(c)
This chapter is not intended to infringe upon or diminish the existing rights, privileges, and immunities of federally recognized tribes as set forth in federal, state, or tribal law, or the jurisdiction of those participating tribes.
(d)
This chapter does not confer upon the bureau or director any rights or authority to regulate any activity within the jurisdiction of a participating tribe.
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