California Civil Code Section 1788.20-1788.22

1788.20
In connection with any request or application for consumer credit, no person shall:

1. Request or apply for such credit at a time when such person knows there is no reasonable probability of such person's being able, or such person then lacks the intention, to pay the obligation created thereby in accordance with the terms and conditions of the credit extension; or

2. Knowingly submit false or inaccurate information or willfully conceal adverse information bearing upon such person's credit worthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity.  

1788.21

1. In connection with any consumer credit existing or requested to be extended to a person, such person shall within a reasonable time notify the creditor or prospective creditor of any change in such person's name, address, or employment.

2. Each responsibility set forth in subdivision (a) shall apply only if and after the creditor clearly and conspicuously in writing discloses such responsibility to such person.

1788.22

1. In connection with any consumer credit extended to a person under an account:
   (1) No such person shall attempt to consummate any consumer credit transaction there under knowing that credit privileges under the account have been terminated or suspended.
   (2) Each such person shall notify the creditor by telephone, telegraph, letter, or any other reasonable means that an unauthorized use of the account has occurred or may occur as the result of loss or theft of a credit card, or other instrument identifying the account, within a reasonable time after such person's discovery
   thereof, and shall reasonably assist the creditor in determining the facts and circumstances relating to any unauthorized use of the account.

2. Each responsibility set forth in subdivision (a) shall apply only if and after the creditor clearly and conspicuously in writing discloses such responsibility to such person.