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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 14Art. 7§ 8650 Licensee Registration Requirements

§ 8650 Licensee Registration Requirements

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§ 8650 Licensee Registration Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You must use the exact name on your license or registration when doing business.
  • •You can only work at the address or location listed on your license or registration.
  • •If you change your business location, you must update your license or registration.
  • •Breaking these rules can get you in trouble.

Example

You own a food truck and your license says you can sell food at the park on Main Street.

If you start selling food at the beach instead, or use a different name on your truck, you could get in trouble because your license doesn’t allow that.

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

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§ 8650 Licensee Registration Requirements

Acting in the capacity of a licensee or registered company under any of the licenses or registrations issued hereunder except: (a) In the name of the licensee or registered company as set forth upon the license or registration, or (b) At the address and location or place or places of business as licensed or registered or as later changed as provided in this chapter is a ground for disciplinary action. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1348, Sec. 71. Operative January 1, 1987, by Sec. 97 of Ch. 1348.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

registrationlicenseoperative januarycapacitylocation

Related Statutes

  • § 8571 Qualifying Manager Replacement Notice
  • § 8632 License Suspension Or Revocation
  • § 8531 License Record Maintenance
  • § 8624 License Suspension Scope
  • § 8640 Pest Control Referral Payments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 8650.
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