Cal. Civil Code § 1788 : Fair Debt Collection Practices — California Civil Code — Obligations — General Provisions — Title of act Date: 14 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session This title may be cited as the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Ca. Civ. Code § 1788 Amended by Stats 2000 ch 375 (AB 1331), s 5, eff. 1/1/2001. Previously Amended September 3, 1999 (Bill Number: AB 969) (Chapter 319).