2007 California Business and Professions Code Chapter 30. Billing Practices

CA Codes (bpc:22940-22941)

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."




22941.  Any violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a civil
penalty of up to two hundred fifty dollars (0) for each
violation.