California · Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
HNC §719: (a) A person shall be deemed qualified to submit an application for a broker’s license if, as shown on the department’s records, the person meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is at least 18
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A person must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a broker's license application, according to department records.
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(a) A person shall be deemed qualified to submit an application for a broker’s license if, as shown on the department’s records, the person meets all of the following requirements: (1) Is at least 18 years of age. (2) Has not been cited for a violation of this article within the preceding two years. (3) Possesses a working knowledge and understanding of the principles of the yacht brokerage business and profession. (4) Either has been employed within five years preceding his or her application as a California licensed salesperson for at least one year, has been licensed as a California broker within five years preceding his or her application, has owned and operated a marine business selling new or used yachts for a minimum of three continuous years, or has been employed as a broker or a yacht salesperson in another state where that employment was a primary occupation for a minimum of three continuous years immediately preceding application for a broker’s license in California. Proof of employment as a broker in another state or as an employee of a marine business selling new or used yachts in California shall be in the form of all of the following: (A) State, if applicable, and federal income tax returns, or a proof of earning statement made by the applicant under penalty of perjury, for the three-year period preceding the filing of the application in California. (B) If bonded, a statement issued by the applicant’s bonding company that no action has been taken against the bond for fraud or gross misrepresentation for the period for which the bond has been issued. (C) A copy of all business permits, issued by any state, county, or city agency, which, if applicable, includes the fictitious business name (“dba” or “doing business as”) under which the applicant conducted a yacht or ship brokerage business or a marine business selling new or used yachts in California for the three-year period preceding application for a California broker’s license. (D) If the applicant conducts a yacht or ship brokerage business in another state that requires broker or salesperson licensing, evidence of a current license issued by that state. (b) If the applicant is a partnership, then one of the partners of the applicant shall have the foregoing qualifications. (c) If the applicant is a corporation, then the officer or officers of the corporation to be designated for a license as provided in this article shall have the foregoing qualifications.
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