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CA Bus & Prof Code § 7533 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 3 - Regulation, Licensing, and Registration|Section 7533.

7533.  Each licensee shall file with the bureau the complete address of his or her principal place of business including the name and number of the street, or, if the street where the business is located is not numbered, the number of the post office box. The director may require the filing of other information for the purpose of identifying the principal place of business.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1285, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7533.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 3 - Regulation, Licensing, and Registration|Section 7533.2.

7533.2.  (a) At the time of an initial application for licensure or reassignment, an applicant for an initial license or a licensee applying for reassignment of the license shall notify the bureau on the application for licensure or reassignment if the applicant or licensee is a limited liability company for the purposes of this chapter during the period of licensure. The bureau shall include this information on the Department of Consumer Affairs BreEZe License Verification Internet Web page.(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2018.(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 569, Sec. 20. (SB 559) Effective January 1, 2018. Section operative July 1, 2018, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7533.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 3 - Regulation, Licensing, and Registration|Section 7533.5.

7533.5.  (a) A licensee shall notify the bureau within 30 days of any change in its corporate officers required to be named pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 7525.1 or members or managers required to be named pursuant to subdivision (i) of Section 7525.1, and of any addition of a new partner.(b) Applications, on forms prescribed by the director, shall be submitted by all new officers, members or managers, and partners. The director may suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter if the director determines that the new officer, member or manager, or partner of a licensee has committed any of the acts constituting grounds to deny an application for a license or to take disciplinary action against a licensee pursuant to Section 7538 or 7538.5, respectively.(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 569, Sec. 21) by Stats. 2020, Ch. 312, Sec. 85. (SB 1474) Effective January 1, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2021, by its own provisions. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions. See later operative version, as amended by Sec. 86 of Stats. 2020, Ch. 312.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7533.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 3 - Regulation, Licensing, and Registration|Section 7533.5.

7533.5.  (a) A licensee shall notify the bureau within 30 days of any change in its corporate officers required to be named pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 7525.1, and of any addition of a new partner.(b) Applications, on forms prescribed by the director, shall be submitted by all new officers and partners. The director may suspend or revoke a license issued under this chapter if the director determines that the new officer or partner of a licensee has committed any of the acts constituting grounds to deny an application for a license or to take disciplinary action against a licensee pursuant to Section 7538 or 7538.5, respectively.(c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 569, Sec. 22) by Stats. 2020, Ch. 312, Sec. 86. (SB 1474) Effective January 1, 2021. Section operative January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7534 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 3 - Regulation, Licensing, and Registration|Section 7534.

7534.  Every advertisement by a licensee soliciting or advertising business shall contain his or her business name, business address or telephone number, and license number as they appear in the records of the bureau. For the purposes of this section, “advertisement” shall include any business card, stationery, brochure, flyer, circular, newsletter, fax form, printed or published paid advertisement in any media form, or telephone book listing. Every advertisement by a licensee soliciting or advertising their business shall contain his or her business name, business address or telephone number, and license number, as they appear in the records of the bureau.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1285, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7535 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 3 - Regulation, Licensing, and Registration|Section 7535.

7535.  A licensee shall not advertise or conduct business from any location other than that shown on the records of the bureau as his or her principal place of business unless he or she has received a branch office certificate for the location after compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any additional requirements necessary for the protection of the public as the director may by regulation prescribe. A licensee shall notify the bureau in writing within 30 days after closing or changing the location of a branch office.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1285, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7536 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 3 - Regulation, Licensing, and Registration|Section 7536.

7536.  (a) The business of each licensee shall be operated under the active direction, control, charge, or management, in this state, of the licensee, if he or she is qualified, or the person who is qualified to act as the licensee’s qualified manager, if the licensee is not qualified.(b) No person shall act as a qualified manager of a licensee until he or she has complied with each of the following:(1) Demonstrated his or her qualifications by a written or oral examination, or a combination of both, if required by the director.(2) Made a satisfactory showing to the director that he or she has the qualifications prescribed in Section 7526 and that none of the facts stated in Section 7538 or 7538.5 exist as to him or her.(c) A person shall not act as a qualified manager of more than five licensees. The person acting as a qualified manager shall share equally with the licensee the responsibility and any liability for the conduct of the business of the licensee and the actions of the employees and other personnel of the licensee. This section shall not apply to any licensee that notifies the bureau in writing that he or she is not conducting any business, but requests to maintain a current license status with the bureau. Whenever the licensee resumes conducting business, the licensee shall so inform the bureau in writing within 30 days.(d) Any person acting as a qualified manager of a licensee shall be the holder of a qualification certificate issued by the bureau. The certificate, together with the current renewal certificate, shall be predominantly displayed below the private investigator’s license.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 569, Sec. 23. (SB 559) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7537 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 3 - Regulation, Licensing, and Registration|Section 7537.

7537.  (a) In case of the death of a person licensed as an individual, a member of the immediate family of the deceased licensee shall be entitled to continue the business under the same license for 120 days following the death of the licensee, provided that written application for permission is made to the bureau within 30 days following the death of the licensee. At the end of the 120-day period, the license shall be automatically canceled. If no request is received within the 30-day period, the license shall be automatically canceled at the end of that period.(b) If the qualified manager ceases for any reason whatsoever to be connected with the licensee to whom the license is issued, the licensee shall notify the bureau in writing 30 days from this cessation. If the notice of cessation is filed timely, the license shall remain in force for a period of 90 days after cessation or for an additional period, not to exceed one year, as approved by the director, pending the qualification of another qualified manager as provided in this chapter. After the 90-day period or additional period, as approved by the director, the license shall be automatically suspended, unless the bureau receives written notification that the license is under the active charge of a qualified manager. If the licensee fails to notify the bureau within the 30-day period, his or her license shall be automatically suspended and may be reinstated only upon the filing of an application for reinstatement, payment of the reinstatement fee, and the qualification of a qualified manager as provided in this chapter.(c) In the case of the death or disassociation of a partner of an entity licensed as a partnership, the licensee shall notify the bureau, in writing, within 30 days from the death or disassociation of the individual. If notice is given, the license shall remain in force for 90 days following the death or disassociation. At the end of this period the license shall be automatically canceled. If the licensee fails to notify the bureau within the 30-day period, the license shall be automatically canceled.(d) A license extended under this section is subject to all other provisions of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 569, Sec. 24. (SB 559) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7538 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 3 - Regulation, Licensing, and Registration|Section 7538.

7538.  (a) After a hearing the director may deny a license unless the applicant makes a showing satisfactory to the director that the applicant, if an individual, and the applicant’s qualified manager have not, or, if the applicant is a person other than an individual, that its qualified manager and each of its officers, partners, members, or managers have not:(1) Committed any act that, if committed by a licensee, would be a ground for the suspension or revocation of a license under this chapter.(2) Committed any act constituting dishonesty or fraud.(3) Committed any act or crime constituting grounds for denial of licensure under Section 480, including illegally using, carrying, or possessing a deadly weapon.(4) Been refused a license under this chapter or had a license revoked.(5) Been an officer, partner, qualified manager, member, or manager of any person who has been refused a license under this chapter or whose license has been revoked.(6) While unlicensed committed, or aided and abetted the commission of, any act for which a license is required by this chapter.(7) Knowingly made any false statement in their application.(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 569, Sec. 25) by Stats. 2020, Ch. 312, Sec. 87. (SB 1474) Effective January 1, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions. See later operative version added by Sec. 88 of Stats. 2020, Ch. 312.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7538 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 3 - Regulation, Licensing, and Registration|Section 7538.

7538.  (a) After a hearing the director may deny a license unless the applicant makes a showing satisfactory to the director that the applicant, if an individual, and the applicant’s qualified manager have not, or, if the applicant is a person other than an individual, that its qualified manager and each of its officers and partners have not:(1) Committed any act that, if committed by a licensee, would be a ground for the suspension or revocation of a license under this chapter.(2) Committed any act constituting dishonesty or fraud.(3) Committed any act or crime constituting grounds for denial of licensure under Section 480, including illegally using, carrying, or possessing a deadly weapon.(4) Been refused a license under this chapter or had a license revoked.(5) Been an officer, partner, or qualified manager of any person who has been refused a license under this chapter or whose license has been revoked.(6) While unlicensed committed, or aided and abetted the commission of, any act for which a license is required by this chapter.(7) Knowingly made any false statement in their application.(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 569, Sec. 26) by Stats. 2020, Ch. 312, Sec. 88. (SB 1474) Effective January 1, 2021. Section operative January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7538.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 3 - Regulation, Licensing, and Registration|Section 7538.5.

7538.5.  (a) The director may refuse to issue any license provided for in this chapter to any of the following:(1) An individual who has had any license revoked, has a license currently under suspension, or failed to renew their license while under suspension.(2) An individual who, while acting as a partner of a partnership, an officer or director of a corporation, or a member, manager, or officer of a limited liability company, had their license revoked, has a license currently under suspension, or failed to renew their license while under suspension.(3) An individual who, while acting as a partner of the partnership, an officer, director of the corporation, or a member, manager, or officer of a limited liability company meets both of the following conditions:(A) The individual was a partner of any partnership, an officer or director of any corporation, or a member, manager, or officer of any limited liability company whose license was revoked, is currently under suspension, or was not renewed while under suspension.(B) While acting as a partner, officer, director, member, or manager, they participated in any of the prohibited acts for which the license was revoked or suspended.(4) An individual who is serving or has served as the qualified manager for any licensee that has had its license revoked, is currently under suspension, or failed to renew while under suspension.(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 569, Sec. 27) by Stats. 2020, Ch. 312, Sec. 89. (SB 1474) Effective January 1, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions. See later operative version, as amended by Sec. 90 of Stats. 2020, Ch. 312.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7538.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 3 - Regulation, Licensing, and Registration|Section 7538.5.

7538.5.  (a) The director may refuse to issue any license provided for in this chapter to any of the following:(1) An individual who has had any license revoked, has a license currently under suspension, or failed to renew their license while under suspension.(2) An individual who, while acting as a partner of a partnership, or an officer or director of a corporation, had their license revoked, has a license currently under suspension, or failed to renew their license while under suspension.(3) An individual, who, while acting as a partner of the partnership, or an officer or director of the corporation, meets both of the following conditions:(A) The individual was a partner of any partnership, or an officer or director of any corporation, whose license was revoked, is currently under suspension, or was not renewed while under suspension.(B) The individual, while acting as a partner, officer, or director, participated in any of the prohibited acts for which the license was revoked or suspended.(4) An individual who is serving or has served as the qualified manager for any licensee that has had its license revoked, is currently under suspension, or failed to renew while under suspension.(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 92, Sec. 8) by Stats. 2020, Ch. 312, Sec. 90. (SB 1474) Effective January 1, 2021. Section operative January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7540 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 4 - Application of Chapter|Section 7540.

7540.  For purposes of this article, “licensee” means a licensed private investigator.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1285, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7541.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 4 - Application of Chapter|Section 7541.2.

7541.2.  The bureau shall consider requiring, and may require, an applicant for licensure to submit proof of satisfactory completion of a course in professional ethics. If the bureau requires an applicant to submit proof of satisfactory completion of a course in professional ethics, the bureau shall specify which courses and course providers satisfy the requirement and shall make that information regarding the course and course providers available on its internet website.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 377, Sec. 11. (SB 609) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7542 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 4 - Application of Chapter|Section 7542.

7542.  (a) (1) A licensee or qualified manager of a licensee who, in the course of that person’s employment or business, carries a deadly weapon shall complete a training course in the carrying and use of firearms, as specified in Sections 7585, 7585.1, 7585.2, and 7585.6.(2) A licensee or qualified manager of a licensee shall not carry or use a firearm unless that person has met the requirements of Sections 7542.2, 7542.3, and 7542.7 and possesses a valid firearms qualification card.(b) A licensee or qualified manager of a licensee who possesses a valid firearms qualification card shall comply with, and be subject to, Sections 7542.4, 7542.5, 7542.6, 7542.9, 7542.10, 7542.11, and 7542.12.(c) A licensee or qualified manager of a licensee who possesses a valid firearms qualification card may carry a firearm capable of being concealed upon the person in a concealed manner if that person complies with applicable provisions set forth in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 26150) of Division 5 of Title 4 of Part 6 of the Penal Code.(d) If a firearms qualification card is denied, the denial shall be in writing and shall describe the basis for the denial. The denial shall inform the applicant that if the applicant desires a review by the Private Investigator Disciplinary Review Committee to contest the denial, the review shall be requested of the director within 30 days following the issuance of the denial. A review or hearing shall be held pursuant to Section 7519.3. However, no review or hearing shall be granted to an individual who is otherwise prohibited by law from carrying a firearm.(e) (1) If a firearms qualification card is denied on the basis of the results of an assessment pursuant to Section 7583.47, the denial shall be in writing and shall describe the basis for the denial. The denial shall inform the applicant that if the applicant desires to contest the denial, the applicant shall request a hearing within 30 days of the issuance of the denial.(2) Appeals of denials pursuant to this subdivision shall be in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(f) Paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall not apply to either of the following:(1) A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, who has successfully completed a course of study in the use of firearms.(2) A federal qualified law enforcement officer, as defined in Section 926B of Title 18 of the United States Code, who has successfully completed a course of study in the use of firearms.(g) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2023. (Repealed (in Sec. 1) and added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 697, Sec. 2. (AB 229) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7542.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 4 - Application of Chapter|Section 7542.1.

7542.1.  Every licensee and any person employed and compensated by a licensee who in the course of that employment or business carries tear gas or any other nonlethal chemical agent shall complete the required course pursuant to Section 22835 of the Penal Code.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 178, Sec. 1. (SB 1115) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 107 of Ch. 178.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 7542.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 11.3 - Private Investigators|ARTICLE 4 - Application of Chapter|Section 7542.3.

7542.3.  (a) The bureau shall not issue a firearm permit if the applicant is prohibited from possessing, receiving, owning, or purchasing a firearm pursuant to state or federal law.(b) Before issuing an initial firearm permit, the bureau shall provide the Department of Justice with the name, address, social security number, and fingerprints of the applicant.(c) The Department of Justice shall inform the bureau, within 60 days from receipt of the information specified in subdivision (b), of the applicant’s eligibility to possess, receive, purchase, or own a firearm pursuant to state and federal law.(d) An applicant who has been denied a firearm permit based upon subdivision (a) may reapply for the permit after the prohibition expires. The bureau shall treat this application as an initial application and shall follow the required screening process as specified in this section.(e) The bureau shall not issue a firearm permit pursuant to this chapter to a licensee or a qualified manager who, within the past 12 months, has been assessed pursuant to Section 7583.47 and found incapable of exercising appropriate judgment, restraint, and self-control for the purposes of carrying and using a firearm during the course of his or her duties as a security guard.(Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 791, Sec. 3. (SB 1217) Effective January 1, 2019.)