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          CONCURRENCE IN SENATE AMENDMENTS


          AB  
          2138 (Low and Bonta)


          As Amended  August 10, 2016


          Majority vote


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          Original Committee Reference:  A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M.


          SUMMARY:  Clarifies that the Sellers of Travel (SOT) law applies  
          to sellers of travel in California that offer travel to visitors  
          from outside of California.  Specifically, this bill clarifies  
          that a SOT shall be deemed to do business in California if the  
          SOT solicits prospective purchasers located in the state or  
          solicits business from locations in the state, regardless of the  
          geographic location of the prospective purchaser, including  
          persons located outside of California or the United States.


          The Senate amendments are technical and non-substantive.


          FISCAL EFFECT:  None


          COMMENTS:  According to the author the Senate amendments were  
          taken to avoid chaptering out conflicts with AB 2106 (Irwin) of  








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          the current legislative session, which also deals with SOT.




          Please see Assembly Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and  
          Internet Media analysis for a full discussion of the measure.


          Analysis Prepared by:                                             
                          Dana Mitchell / A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. / (916)  
                          319-3450                                          
            FN: 0004268