>SNIP
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>>No, they don't. At least not here in Cal. They can refuse service to anyone with no reason
>>given, so it's a valid point. But pick some other type of business. The idea still applies.
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>I think you may be mistaken. Look here:
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>http://www.legalzoom.com/legal-articles/article13721.html
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>Just a note: I don't know of any other state that has a law similar to California's Unruh Civil Rights Act.

No one is talking about discrimination. But other than for those reasons, I as a consultant can refuse
to accept new clients. A doctor can refuse to accept new patients, and a store can refuse to do
business with you. Period.