§ 11792 Prohibited Conduct Licensing

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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This law says that anyone covered by this division cannot lie on records, work without registering, let unqualified people run equipment, cheat on licensing exams, or ignore certain other rules.

Key Takeaways

•Do not make false or fraudulent records or statements.
•You must register with the commissioner before operating in any county.
•Only qualified, competent people may be in charge of equipment.
•Cheating or copying any part of a licensing exam is illegal.
•You must follow the rules in Chapter 3 of Division 7.

Example

A contractor starts using a crane in a county but never registers with the state licensing commissioner.

Because the law says you must register before operating in any county, the contractor is breaking the law and could be fined or lose the right to work.

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§ 11792 Prohibited Conduct Licensing

It is also unlawful for any person that is subject to this division to do any of the following: (a) Make any false or fraudulent record or report. (b) Operate in any county without first having registered with the commissioner. (c) Operate equipment with incompetent or unqualified persons in charge of the equipment. (d) Make any false or fraudulent statement, record, or report or use any fraud or misrepresentation in connection with meeting any license requirement found in this division. (e) Cheat on or subvert a licensing examination. As used in this subdivision, “subvert” includes, but is not limited to, the unauthorized possession, reproduction, or distribution of any portion of the licensing examination. (f) Fail to comply with the provisions of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 14001) of Division 7. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 92, Sec. 74. (SB 1289) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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false or fraudulent record or report operate in any county without first having registered with the commissioner incompetent or unqualified persons subvert Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 14001) of Division 7

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11792.

§ 11792 Prohibited Conduct Licensing

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 11792 Prohibited Conduct Licensing

This law says that anyone covered by this division cannot lie on records, work without registering, let unqualified people run equipment, cheat on licensing exams, or ignore certain other rules.

Key Takeaways

•Do not make false or fraudulent records or statements.
•You must register with the commissioner before operating in any county.
•Only qualified, competent people may be in charge of equipment.
•Cheating or copying any part of a licensing exam is illegal.
•You must follow the rules in Chapter 3 of Division 7.

Example

A contractor starts using a crane in a county but never registers with the state licensing commissioner.

Because the law says you must register before operating in any county, the contractor is breaking the law and could be fined or lose the right to work.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 11792 Prohibited Conduct Licensing

Last verified: January 10, 2026

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References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11792.

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