Section 6073.2 Of Article 2. Permits From California Revenue And Taxation Code >> Division 2. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.
6073.2
. (a) Section 6073 shall not apply to any of the following:
(1) An event or show for which all exhibitors' contracts prohibit
any sale of tangible personal property at the event or show and at
which no tangible personal property is actually sold.
(2) An event or show that is conducted for informational or
educational purposes only, and at which no sales of tangible personal
property occur.
(3) A trade show.
(b) For purposes of this section, a "trade show" means an event or
show that complies with all of the following conditions:
(1) The event or show is not open to the general public for any
portion of the show.
(2) Only orders for tangible personal property are solicited or
taken during the event or show from sellers, as defined in Section
6014, for purposes of subsequent resale.
(3) The event or show is operated by an organization that
qualifies for tax exempt status under Section 501(c) of the Internal
Revenue Code.
(c) When the board determines it is necessary for the efficient
administration of this part, the board may require the operator of a
trade show, within 10 days from the close of that show, to provide
the board with a listing of the names and addresses of the agents or
representatives soliciting orders at the trade show, and their
principals, including, but not limited to, manufacturers,
wholesalers, distributors, or suppliers.
(d) Any operator of a trade show who willfully fails or refuses to
comply with subdivision (c) is subject to a penalty in an amount not
to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense.