Professional statute overview
Enactment structure, operative effect and source provenance
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Purpose and legislative effect
“This section says the act is called the Business and Professions Code.”
This part may be cited as the Real Estate Law. This section says chapter definitions apply only to this part, unless the text says otherwise. “Commissioner” means the Real Estate Commissioner. “Department” means the Department of Real Estate in the Business and Consumer Services Agency. This section says certain references like “bureau” and “Real Estate Division” mean the Department of Real Estate, and it states the section becomes operative on July 1, 2018.
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How the instrument operates
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Start with the recorded version
Enacted 1937. The date shown identifies this source expression and should not be treated as proof that no later change exists.
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Read conditions and exceptions together
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A qualified photogrammetry certificate holder may apply for a certificate of authority to use the title “consulting engineer” if the application uses the board’s form, includes the required fees, and shows five years of qualifying independent control…
Section 6732.2.
Applicants must apply to the board on the prescribed form and include the fee. Qualified applicants are entitled to a certificate of authority.
Section 6763.
The Department of Consumer Affairs has a Bureau of Security and Investigative Services, and the director must administer and enforce this chapter.
Section 6980.1.
Licensees and employees may not conduct business from any location other than the one covered by the license or branch office registration.
Section 6980.60.
In certain contractor application, citation, or disciplinary proceedings, relevant witness testimony may be used through an authenticated transcript, and the registrar can require live testimony or refuse the transcript in some cases.
Section 7013.5.
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Source and current-law status
Source record view
Source record from leginfo.legislature.ca.gov · Enacted 1937
The source record does not state a definitive current-law status. Check the official publisher and later amendments before relying on this text.