California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §18058.5: With respect to applications, it is unlawful to file an application for the license thereafter issued using a false or fictitious name not registered with the proper authorities, or to knowingly make

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It is unlawful to file a license application using an unregistered false name or to knowingly make false statements or conceal material facts in a license application.

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With respect to applications, it is unlawful to file an application for the license thereafter issued using a false or fictitious name not registered with the proper authorities, or to knowingly make any false statement or to knowingly conceal any material fact in the application for the license.

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