Bus. & Prof. Code, § 7637.5 · Article 2.5. Cemetery Brokerage Regulations
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 7637.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) It is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense, for any person, whether obligor, escrowholder, or otherwise, to pay or deliver to anyone a compensation for performing any of the acts within the scope of this article who is not known to be or who does not present evidence to such payer that he or she is a licensed cemetery broker at the time compensation is earned.
(b) For violation of any of the provisions of this section, the bureau may temporarily suspend or permanently revoke the license of the cemetery licensee in accordance with the provisions of this act relating to disciplinary proceedings.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 395, Sec. 18. (AB 180) Effective January 1, 2016.
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