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CA Bus & Prof Code § 10249.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 3 - Real Estate Regulations|ARTICLE 8 - Out-of-State Land Promotions|Section 10249.8.

10249.8.  (a) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in Section 10249 or 11000, it is unlawful for a person, in this state, to sell or lease or offer for sale or lease lots, parcels, or interests in a subdivision, as defined in Section 10249.1, entirely located outside of this state but within the United States, unless any printed material, literature, advertising, or invitation in this state relating to that sale, lease, or offer clearly and conspicuously contains the following disclaimer in at least 10-point type: WARNING: THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE HAS NOT INSPECTED, EXAMINED, OR QUALIFIED THIS OFFERING. (b) If an offer on property described in subdivision (a) is not initially made in writing, the disclaimer set forth in subdivision (c) shall be received by the offeree in writing prior to a visit to a location, sales presentation, or contact with a person representing the offeror, when the visit or contact was scheduled or arranged by the offeror or its representative. The deposit of the disclaimer in the United States mail, addressed to the offeree and with first-class postage prepaid, at least five days prior to the scheduled or arranged visit or contact, shall be deemed to constitute delivery for purposes of this section.(c) If a California resident is presented with an agreement or contract to lease or purchase any property described in subdivision (a), when an offer to lease or purchase that property was made to that resident in California, a copy of the disclaimer set forth in this subdivision shall be inserted in at least 10-point type at the top of the first page of that agreement or contract and shall be initialed by that California resident. WARNING: THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE HAS NOT QUALIFIED, INSPECTED, OR EXAMINED THIS OFFERING, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE CONDITION OF TITLE, THE STATUS OF BLANKET LIENS ON THE PROJECT (IF ANY), ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE PROJECT COMPLETION, ESCROW PRACTICES, CONTROL OVER PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES (IF ANY), TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PRICE OF THE OFFER, CONTROL OVER ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS (IF ANY), OR THE AVAILABILITY OF WATER, SERVICES, UTILITIES, OR IMPROVEMENTS. IT MAY BE ADVISABLE FOR YOU TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OR OTHER KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONAL WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT LAW IN THE STATE WHERE THIS SUBDIVISION IS SITUATED. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 431, Sec. 26. (SB 800) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10249.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 3 - Real Estate Regulations|ARTICLE 8 - Out-of-State Land Promotions|Section 10249.9.

10249.9.  (a) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in Section 10249 or 11000, it is unlawful for a person, in this state, to sell or lease or offer for sale or lease a lot, parcel, or interest in a subdivision, located outside the United States, unless the printed material, literature, advertising, or invitation in this state relating to that sale, lease, or offer clearly and conspicuously contains the following disclaimer in at least 10-point capital type: WARNING: THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE HAS NOT EXAMINED THIS OFFERING, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE CONDITION OF TITLE, THE STATUS OF BLANKET LIENS ON THE PROJECT (IF ANY), ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE PROJECT COMPLETION, ESCROW PRACTICES, CONTROL OVER PROJECT MANAGEMENT, RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES (IF ANY), TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PRICE OF THE OFFER, CONTROL OVER ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS (IF ANY), OR THE AVAILABILITY OF WATER, SERVICES, UTILITIES, OR IMPROVEMENTS. IT MAY BE ADVISABLE FOR YOU TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY OR OTHER KNOWLEDGEABLE PROFESSIONAL WHO IS FAMILIAR WITH REAL ESTATE AND DEVELOPMENT LAW IN THE COUNTRY WHERE THIS SUBDIVISION IS SITUATED. (b) If an offer on property described in subdivision (a) is not initially made in writing, the foregoing disclaimer shall be received by the offeree in writing prior to a visit to a location, sales presentation, or contact with a person representing the offeror, when the visit or contact was scheduled or arranged by the offeror or its representative. The deposit of the disclaimer in the United States mail, addressed to the offeree and with first-class postage prepaid, at least five days prior to the scheduled or arranged visit or contact, shall be deemed to constitute delivery for purposes of this section.(c) If any California resident is presented with an agreement or contract to lease or purchase a property described in subdivision (a), when an offer to lease or purchase that property was made to that resident in California, a copy of the disclaimer set forth in subdivision (a) shall be inserted in at least 10-point type at the top of the first page of that agreement or contract and shall be initialed by that California resident.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 431, Sec. 27. (SB 800) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10249.91 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 3 - Real Estate Regulations|ARTICLE 8 - Out-of-State Land Promotions|Section 10249.91.

10249.91.  The term of a registration issued pursuant to this article shall be one year, unless the commissioner by regulation prescribes a longer term.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 723, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10249.92 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 3 - Real Estate Regulations|ARTICLE 8 - Out-of-State Land Promotions|Section 10249.92.

10249.92.  A registration application pursuant to the provisions of this article shall be accompanied by an irrevocable consent stating that if in any action commenced against the applicant in this state personal service of process upon the applicant cannot be made after the exercise of due diligence, a valid service may thereupon be made upon the applicant by delivering the process to the Secretary of State.Insofar as possible, the provisions of Section 1018 of the Code of Civil Procedure relating to service of process on the Secretary of State are applicable to this section.(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 723, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 1996.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10249.93 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 3 - Real Estate Regulations|ARTICLE 8 - Out-of-State Land Promotions|Section 10249.93.

10249.93.  (a) If the commissioner finds, based on available evidence, that a person is violating any provision of this article or a regulation of the commissioner adopted to implement a provision of this article, the commissioner may order the person to cease and desist from committing the violation or to cease and desist from the further sale or lease of an interest in the subdivision until the violation is corrected.(b) A person to whom an order is directed shall, upon receipt of the order, immediately cease the activity described in the order.(c) The person to whom the order is directed may request a hearing in accordance with subdivision (c) of Section 11019.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 587, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10450 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 6 - Revenue|ARTICLE 1 - Real Estate Fund|Section 10450.

10450.  All fees charged and collected under this part and under Chapter 1 of Part 2, except as provided in this chapter, shall be paid by the commissioner at least once a month, accompanied by a detailed statement thereof, into the Treasury of the State to the credit of the Real Estate Fund, which fund is continued in existence.(Amended by Stats. 1956, Ch. 4.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10450.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 6 - Revenue|ARTICLE 1 - Real Estate Fund|Section 10450.6.

10450.6.  There shall be separate accounts in the Real Estate Fund for purposes of real estate education and research and for purposes of recovery which shall be known respectively as the Education and Research Account and the Consumer Recovery Account. The commissioner may, by regulation, require that up to 8 percent, or any lesser amount that he or she deems appropriate, of the amount of any license fee collected under this part be credited to the Education and Research Account. Twelve percent of the amount of any license fee collected shall be credited to the Consumer Recovery Account, provided, however, that if as of June 30 of any fiscal year the balance of funds in the Consumer Recovery Account is at least three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000), all funds in excess of this amount which have been credited to the Consumer Recovery Account shall instead be credited to the Real Estate Fund. As long as the balance of funds in the Consumer Recovery Account exceeds three million five hundred thousand dollars ($3,500,000), all license fees collected, except for the percentage of license fees credited to the Education and Research Account, shall be credited to the Real Estate Fund. Funds in the Education and Research Account shall be used by the commissioner in accordance with Section 10451.5. The Consumer Recovery Account is continuously appropriated for carrying out Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 10470).As used in this part or any other provision of law, “Recovery Account” shall be deemed to refer to the Consumer Recovery Account.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 712, Sec. 15. (SB 706) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10451 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 6 - Revenue|ARTICLE 1 - Real Estate Fund|Section 10451.

10451.  All money paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Real Estate Fund is hereby appropriated to be used by the commissioner in carrying out the provisions of this part and Chapter 1 of Part 2, including the payment of the salaries of the commissioner and his deputies, clerks and assistants. The money credited to the fund shall remain therein.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 127.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10451.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 6 - Revenue|ARTICLE 1 - Real Estate Fund|Section 10451.5.

10451.5.  (a) All money paid into the State Treasury and credited to the Education and Research Account in the Real Estate Fund pursuant to Section 10450.6 is available for appropriation by the Legislature to be used by the commissioner in carrying out the provisions of this part and Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 11000) of Part 2, in the advancement of education and research in real estate at the University of California, state colleges and community colleges, or in contracting for a particular research project in the field of real estate for the state with any university in the State of California accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or with any corporation or association qualified to perform such research.(b) If the balance in the Education and Research Account is more than four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000), the Real Estate Commissioner may authorize the transfer of all or part of such surplus amount to the Real Estate Fund and may authorize the return to the Education and Research Account of all or part of any amount previously transferred to the Real Estate Fund.(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (b), if at any time the amount of funds credited to the Real Estate Fund, including any amounts credited to the separate accounts for Education and Research and Recovery, is less than 25 percent of the department’s authorized expenditures for the following fiscal year, the commissioner may transfer any or all of the funds credited to the Education and Research Account to the Real Estate Fund. The commissioner may authorize the return to the Education and Research Account of all or part of any amount previously transferred to the Real Estate Fund.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 416, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10452 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 6 - Revenue|ARTICLE 1 - Real Estate Fund|Section 10452.

10452.  The Controller shall draw his warrant on the respective funds from time to time in favor of the commissioner for the amounts expended under his direction, and the Treasurer shall pay the same.(Amended by Stats. 1956, Ch. 4.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10453 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 6 - Revenue|ARTICLE 1 - Real Estate Fund|Section 10453.

10453.  All of the expenditures of the commissioner, including his salary, shall be paid only from the Real Estate Fund except as otherwise provided in this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1956, Ch. 4.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10454 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 6 - Revenue|ARTICLE 1 - Real Estate Fund|Section 10454.

10454.  The commissioner may, with the consent of the Department of Finance, withdraw from the Real Estate Fund moneys to be used as a revolving fund where cash advances are necessary. The commissioner shall account for the sum withdrawn from the revolving fund at any time upon demand of the Department of Finance.(Amended by Stats. 1949, Ch. 1011.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10460 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 6 - Revenue|ARTICLE 2 - Exemption from Fees|Section 10460.

10460.  As used in this article:(a) “Military licensee” refers to a person who, while holding a license or license endorsement under the Real Estate Law, or any of the statutes codified therein, entered the military service of the United States and notifies the commissioner of that fact within six months of such entry.(b) “Persons in the military service of the United States” includes the following persons and no others: all members of the United States Army, the United States Navy, the United States Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Merchant Marine in time of war, the Coast Guard, the National Guard, and all officers of the Public Health Service detailed by proper authority for duty either with the Army or the Navy.(c) “Military service” signifies federal service after October 1, 1940, on active duty with any branch of service heretofore referred to or mentioned as well as training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service. The terms “active service” or “active duty” include the period during which a person in military service is absent from duty on account of sickness, wounds, leave, or other lawful cause.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 380, Sec. 7. (SB 875) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10461 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 6 - Revenue|ARTICLE 2 - Exemption from Fees|Section 10461.

10461.  A military licensee shall not be required to renew his or her license or license endorsement under this part, or his or her license under Chapter 19 of Division 3, until the beginning of the license or license endorsement period which first commences (a) after his or her again engaging in business, or (b) after one year following termination of military service, whichever is the earlier.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 380, Sec. 8. (SB 875) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10462 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 6 - Revenue|ARTICLE 2 - Exemption from Fees|Section 10462.

10462.  A military licensee shall not be entitled to the privileges of this article if he receives a dishonorable discharge from the military service of the United States or if he voluntarily remains in the military service for more than seven years from the date of notification to the commissioner as provided by subdivision (a) of Section 10460.(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 354.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10463 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 6 - Revenue|ARTICLE 2 - Exemption from Fees|Section 10463.

10463.  A person who would qualify as a military licensee except for the failure to notify the commissioner of his or her entry into the military service of the United States may apply to the commissioner for reinstatement of his or her license or license endorsement upon resuming business or within one year following termination of military service, whichever is earlier. The commissioner shall reinstate the applicant if he or she finds that the applicant would be entitled to the privileges of this article except for his or her failure to give the commissioner notice of his or her entry into the military service of the United States and that the applicant has complied with Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 10170). In the event the applicant failed to notify the commissioner of his or her entry into the military service as provided, he or she shall be required to submit proof of his or her previous licensure or license endorsement within seven years of the date of entry into the military service to permit reinstatement of his or her license or license endorsement.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 380, Sec. 9. (SB 875) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10464 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 6 - Revenue|ARTICLE 2 - Exemption from Fees|Section 10464.

10464.  Section 114 of this code does not apply to this part.(Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 225.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 7 - Mineral, Oil and Gas Brokerage|ARTICLE 1 - Scope of Regulation|Section 10500.

10500.  Except as otherwise provided in Section 10131.4 and this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to engage in any of the following acts for another or others for compensation or in expectation of compensation, unless the person is licensed as a mineral, oil, and gas broker or a real estate broker:(a) To sell or offer for sale, buy or offer to buy, solicit prospective sellers or purchasers, solicit or obtain listings, or negotiate the purchase, sale, or exchange of mineral, oil, or gas property.(b) To solicit borrowers or lenders for or negotiate loans on mineral, oil, or gas property, or collect payments for lenders in connection with these loans.(c) To lease or offer to lease or negotiate the sale, purchase, or exchange of leases on mineral, oil, or gas property.(d) To rent or place for rent, mineral, oil, or gas property or to collect rent or royalties from mineral, oil, or gas property or improvements thereon.(e) Other than as an officer or employee of the state or federal government, to assist or offer to assist another or others in filing an application for the purchase or lease of, or to locate or enter upon mineral, oil, or gas property owned by the state or federal government.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 416, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10500.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 7 - Mineral, Oil and Gas Brokerage|ARTICLE 1 - Scope of Regulation|Section 10500.5.

10500.5.  Except as otherwise provided in Section 10131.45 and in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to engage in the following businesses as a principal unless the person is licensed as a mineral, oil, and gas broker or a real estate broker:(a) Except as provided in subdivision (d) of Section 10502, buying or leasing, or taking an option on mineral, oil, or gas property for the purpose of sale, exchange, lease, sublease, or assignment of a lease of the property or any part of the property.(b) Offering mining claims or any interest therein for sale or assignment.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 416, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10501 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 7 - Mineral, Oil and Gas Brokerage|ARTICLE 1 - Scope of Regulation|Section 10501.

10501.  (a) The Real Estate Commissioner may file a complaint for any violation of Section 10500 or 10500.5 before any court of competent jurisdiction, and the commissioner and the commissioner’s counsel, deputies or assistants may assist in presenting the law or facts at the trial.(b) It is the duty of the district attorney of the county in which a violation of Section 10500 or 10500.5 occurs to prosecute the violation.(c) A natural person convicted of a violation of Section 10500 or 10500.5 shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment, in the discretion of the court. A corporation convicted of a violation of Section 10500 or 10500.5 shall be punished by a fine of not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).(Repealed and added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 268, Sec. 4.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10502 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 7 - Mineral, Oil and Gas Brokerage|ARTICLE 1 - Scope of Regulation|Section 10502.

10502.  A mineral, oil and gas broker license shall not be required to engage in any of the following activities with respect to a mineral, oil or gas property:(a) To act as a depository under an oil lease, gas lease or oil and gas lease other than for purpose of sale.(b) To engage in any transaction subject to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.(c) To engage in the business of drilling for or producing oil or gas or mining for or producing minerals.(d) To negotiate leases or agreements between an owner of mineral, oil or gas lands, leases or mineral rights on the one hand, and a person organized for or engaging in oil or gas or mineral or metal production on the other, or to enter into leases or agreements with an owner of mineral, oil, or gas lands, leases, or mineral rights on behalf of a disclosed or undisclosed person organized for or engaging in oil or gas or mineral or metal production.(e) To deal with mineral rights or land, other than oil or gas rights or land, as the owner of the rights or land.(Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 268, Sec. 6.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 10503 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 4 - REAL ESTATE|PART 1 - LICENSING OF PERSONS|CHAPTER 7 - Mineral, Oil and Gas Brokerage|ARTICLE 1 - Scope of Regulation|Section 10503.

10503.  Mineral, oil or gas property refers to land used for, intended to be used for, or concerning which representations are made with respect to, the mining of minerals or the extraction of oil or gas therefrom.(Added by Stats. 1943, Ch. 749.)