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.”
Chapter 30Billing Practices
Section § 22940
This law makes it illegal for companies to include words that refer to a person's marital status in the mailing address of billing statements or business solicitations. However, it's okay to use titles like Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Miss.
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Section § 22941
Breaking the rules in this chapter can cost you up to $250 per violation.
Any violation of this chapter shall be punishable by a civil penalty of up to two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for each violation.
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