Fin. Code, § 21303.5 · Chapter 3. Licensure
Fin. Code, § 21303.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) On and after January 1, 2026, as a condition precedent to issuing a new pawnbroker’s license, the applicant shall complete at least eight hours of prelicensing education approved by the California Pawnbroker Education Council pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 21400) and submit to the licensing agency a certificate of completion issued by the council pursuant to Section 21409.
(b) On and after January 1, 2026, as a condition precedent to renewing a pawnbroker’s license, the applicant shall complete at least eight hours of continuing education approved by the California Pawnbrokers Education Council pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 21400) and submit to the licensing agency a certificate of completion issued by the council pursuant to Section 21409.
(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
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History
Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 223, Sec. 2. (AB 2231) Effective January 1, 2025. Repealed as of January 1, 2029, by its own provisions.
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