California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §4544: A license expires each year on that date prescribed by the board, if not renewed.

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A license expires each year on that date prescribed by the board, if not renewed. To renew an unexpired license the holder thereof shall, on or before each of the dates on which it would otherwise expire, apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the board, and pay the renewal fee prescribed by this chapter.

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