California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §1717: To renew an unexpired license, the licensee shall, before the time at which the license would otherwise expire, apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the board and pay the renewal fee prescribed b
What this law says, in plain English
A licensee must apply for license renewal before expiration using the board's form and pay the required renewal fee.
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To renew an unexpired license, the licensee shall, before the time at which the license would otherwise expire, apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the board and pay the renewal fee prescribed by this chapter. The receipt of the executive officer shall be indispensable evidence that payment has been made.
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