Legal Definitions - Business and Professions Code - by state

The Business and Professions Code is a set of laws that regulate various professions and businesses in each state. Each state has its own code, which outlines the rules and regulations for conducting business in that state.

Here is a list of the Business and Professions Codes for each state:

• Alabama- Title 34
• Alaska- Title 8
• Arizona- Title 32
• Arkansas- Title 17
• California
• Colorado- Title 12 (searchable index)
• Connecticut- Title 4c
• Delaware- see Title 24
• District of Columbia (see Division V, Local Business Affairs)
• Florida- Title XXXII
• Georgia- Chapter 43 (searchable index)
• Hawaii- Division 2, Title 25 (searchable index)
• Idaho- Title 54
• Illinois- Chapter 225
• Indiana- Title 23
• Iowa- Title XII
• Kansas (find by profession)
• Kentucky- Title XXVI (PDF)
• Louisiana (searchable index)
• Maine- Title 32
• Maryland (see Article: Business Occupations and Professions)
• Massachusetts (see Chapters 93-105A)
• Michigan- Chapter 338
• Minnesota- Chapters 175-186
• Mississippi- Title 73
• Missouri- Title XXII
• Montana- Title 37
• Nebraska (searchable index)
• Nevada- Title 54
• New Hampshire- Title XXX
• New Jersey (see Title 45)
• New Mexico- Chapter 61
• New York (see Labor) | Alternate Site (see Chapter 31)
• North Carolina (see Chapters 83-97)
• North Dakota- Title 43 (PDF)
• Ohio- Title 47
• Oklahoma (see Title 59) (searchable index)
• Oregon (see Chapters 670-704)
• Pennsylvania- Title 63
• Rhode Island- Title 5
• South Carolina- Title 40
• South Dakota- Title 36
• Tennessee (see Titles 62 and 63)
• Texas (Busines and Commerce Code)
• Utah- Title 58
• Vermont (see Titles 11-11B)
• Virginia- Title 54.1
• Washington- Title 18
• West Virginia- Chapter 30
• Wisconsin (see Chapters 440-480)
• Wyoming- Title 33

For example, in California, the Business and Professions Code covers a wide range of professions, including accountants, architects, barbers, contractors, dentists, engineers, lawyers, real estate agents, and many others. The code outlines the requirements for obtaining a license, the standards of practice, and the penalties for violating the code.

Each state's Business and Professions Code is important for anyone who wants to start a business or work in a regulated profession in that state. By following the rules and regulations outlined in the code, individuals can ensure that they are operating legally and ethically.