Household Movers ActSubhauling Agreements

Section § 19266

Explanation

This law states that a household moving company can only work with another mover, or subhauler, if that subhauler is officially allowed to transport household items and follows all relevant rules. Additionally, both the main mover and the subhauler are equally responsible if the subhauler causes any loss or damage.

A household mover shall not transport household goods under a subhauling agreement unless each of the following occurs:
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 19266(a) The subhauler is permitted by the bureau to transport household goods and complies with the requirements of this chapter.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 19266(b) The household mover and subhauler are jointly and severally liable for any loss or damage caused by the subhauler.
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Section § 19266.1

Explanation

This law allows a bureau to create rules and regulations as needed to make sure the guidelines of a specific article are followed.

The bureau shall adopt any rules and regulations it determines to be necessary to enforce the requirements of this article.
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Section § 19266.2

Explanation

This law says that if a subhauling agreement involves a subhauler who doesn't fall under the rules of this chapter for the activities in that agreement, then this article doesn't apply to them.

This article does not apply to a subhauling agreement when the subhauler is not otherwise subject to this chapter for activity related to the subhauling agreement.
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