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As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) “Act” means this chapter.
(b) “Business entity” means any organization or enterprise operated for profit, including, but not limited to, a proprietorship, partnership, including a limited partnership or limited liability partnership, limited liability company, firm, business trust, joint venture, syndicate, corporation, or association.
(c) “College consultant” means an individual who receives five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more in income on an annual basis from compensation by, or on behalf of, clients for the purpose of assisting clients in the process of applying for admission to an institution of higher education.
(d) “College consulting firm” means a business entity, including a college consultant, that receives or becomes entitled to receive five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more in income on an annual basis from compensation for the purpose of assisting a client in obtaining admission to an institution of higher education.
(e) “Client” means an individual who is served by a college consultant or college consulting firm and is a resident of the State of California.
(f) “Department” means the Department of Consumer Affairs.
(g) “Institution of higher education” means a college, university, or other higher educational institution, including, but not limited to, the California Community Colleges, the California State University, the University of California, or any independent institution of higher education accredited by an agency recognized by the federal Department of Education.