CA AB2485

Prohibits local code enforcement officials from being accompanied during commercial property inspections by persons with financial interests in the inspection outcome, with specific exceptions for property owners, their agents, and qualified contractors on publicly available bidder lists.

Prevents contractors or consultants under existing local government contracts from soliciting or receiving compensation from property owners to remediate violations discovered during inspections they conduct without a local official present.

Allows inspections with financially interested parties present only after the local official has provided written notice to the property owner identifying specific violations and required corrective actions.

Defines "local official" as code enforcement officers, county health officers, city health officers, or their designated agents employed by cities, counties, or city and counties.

Establishes that this prohibition addresses a statewide concern and does not prevent local governments from recovering costs of abatement or remediation performed under applicable law.