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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 13Art. 5§ 8044 Shorthand Reporting Corporation Licensing

§ 8044 Shorthand Reporting Corporation Licensing

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§ 8044 Shorthand Reporting Corporation Licensing

Key Takeaways

  • •If you run or own a shorthand reporting company, you must have a special license.
  • •This rule applies to bosses, owners, and managers of the company.
  • •The license must be the kind defined in another law (Section 13401).

Example

You start a company that writes down what people say in court really fast (shorthand reporting).

You, your partners, and your managers must all have a special license to do this job. If you don’t, you’re breaking the law.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 8044 Shorthand Reporting Corporation Licensing

Except as provided in Section 13403 of the Corporations Code, each director, shareholder, and officer of a shorthand reporting corporation shall be a licensed person as defined by Section 13401 of the Corporations Code. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1306.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationshareholderportlicensefinedirectorin californiaexception

Related Statutes

  • § 4987.8 Marriage Therapy Corporation Licensing
  • § 8040 Shorthand Reporting Corporations
  • § 4998.3 Licensed Social Worker Corporations
  • § 8045 Disqualified Shareholder Income Restriction
  • § 3164 Optometric Corporation Licensing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 8044.
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