CA AB2539

Requires modeling agencies to obtain a license under existing talent agency licensing provisions (Chapter 4) from the Labor Commissioner rather than creating a separate licensing scheme.

Classifies models as employees of the person or company directly paying for their services, rather than as independent contractors.

Requires the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board to adopt occupational safety and health standards for models by December 1, 2017 (operative September 1, 2018), addressing eating disorders, workplace safety for minors, sexual exploitation prevention, and health care privacy.

Exempts persons covered by Wage Order 11 (Broadcasting Industry) or Wage Order 12 (Motion Picture Industry) from the chapter's requirements.

Does not impose state-mandated local program costs or create criminal penalties in its final amended form.