Every state agency which licenses any kind of business transacted or carried on within their respective jurisdictions shall require applications filed to designate the name of the applicant’s workmen’s compensation insurance carrier, if any. This section does not apply to licensing under the Outdoor Advertising Act. The license application form shall contain a statement substantially as follows: “I am aware of the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code which requires every employer to be insured against liability for workmen’s compensation.”
Licensing for Revenue and RegulationNotice to Licensees
Section § 16545
If you're applying for a business license in California, you'll need to indicate if you have workers' compensation insurance. This isn’t necessary for certain advertising-related licenses. The application form will remind you that employers must have workers' compensation insurance, as mandated by the Labor Code.
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