California · Business and Professions Code - BPC
BPC §7831: It is unlawful for anyone to stamp or seal any plans, specifications, plats, reports, or other documents with the seal after the certificate of the registrant, named thereon, has expired or has been s
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It is unlawful to stamp or seal professional documents with a seal after the registrant's certificate has expired, been suspended, or revoked, unless the certificate is renewed or reissued.
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