California · Financial Code

FIN §12300.2: Every person engaging in the business of a check seller shall conduct the business under his or her true name unless he or she has complied with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17900) of Part 3 of

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A person operating a check-selling business must use their true name unless they have complied with specific statutory requirements in Chapter 5, Part 3.

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Every person engaging in the business of a check seller shall conduct the business under his or her true name unless he or she has complied with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17900) of Part 3 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code.

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