California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 1596.65

(a) An employment agency, as defined in Section 1812.501 of the Civil Code, that refers a child care provider to parents or guardians who are not required to be a licensed child day care facility shall not make a placement of a child care provider who is not a trustline applicant or a registered child care provider.

(b) Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of one hundred dollars ($100).