California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §21636.6: It is unlawful for any person, who is required to be licensed under Section 21640, to publicly advertise any matter relating to the business for which the license is required without including the lic

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A person required to be licensed under Section 21640 must include their license number in any public advertisement related to their licensed business.

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It is unlawful for any person, who is required to be licensed under Section 21640, to publicly advertise any matter relating to the business for which the license is required without including the license number.

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