Section 1700.44 Of Article 3. Operation And Management From California Labor Code >> Division 2. >> Part 6. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 3.
1700.44
. (a) In cases of controversy arising under this chapter,
the parties involved shall refer the matters in dispute to the Labor
Commissioner, who shall hear and determine the same, subject to an
appeal within 10 days after determination, to the superior court
where the same shall be heard de novo. To stay any award for money,
the party aggrieved shall execute a bond approved by the superior
court in a sum not exceeding twice the amount of the judgment. In all
other cases the bond shall be in a sum of not less than one thousand
dollars ($1,000) and approved by the superior court.
The Labor Commissioner may certify without a hearing that there is
no controversy within the meaning of this section if he or she has
by investigation established that there is no dispute as to the
amount of the fee due. Service of the certification shall be made
upon all parties concerned by registered or certified mail with
return receipt requested and the certification shall become
conclusive 10 days after the date of mailing if no objection has been
filed with the Labor Commissioner during that period.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary,
failure of any person to obtain a license from the Labor Commissioner
pursuant to this chapter shall not be considered a criminal act
under any law of this state.
(c) No action or proceeding shall be brought pursuant to this
chapter with respect to any violation which is alleged to have
occurred more than one year prior to commencement of the action or
proceeding.
(d) It is not unlawful for a person or corporation which is not
licensed pursuant to this chapter to act in conjunction with, and at
the request of, a licensed talent agency in the negotiation of an
employment contract.