Harb. & Nav. Code, § 708 · Article 2. Yacht and Ship Brokers
Harb. & Nav. Code, § 708
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) No person shall engage in the business of, act in the capacity of, advertise as, or assume to act as a broker or salesperson within this state without first obtaining a license under this article to do so.
(b) Only the person to whom a license is issued may perform or offer to perform any act subject to this article.
(c) No fictitious name shall be used by a broker in the conduct of any business for which a license is required under this article, unless a license bearing that fictitious name has been issued to the broker.
(d) The department shall not issue a license under a fictitious business name which is the same as or similar to the fictitious business name on a license previously issued and in effect.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 561, Sec. 1.
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