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CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.13 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 3 - Application of Chapter|Section 6980.13.

6980.13.  (a) Any person who violates any provision of this chapter, or who conspires with another person to violate any provision of this chapter, or who knowingly engages a nonexempt or unlicensed locksmith after being notified in writing by the bureau of the individual’s unlicensed status with the bureau, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), or by imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.(b) A proceeding to impose the fine specified in subdivision (a) may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in the name of the people of the State of California by the Attorney General or by any district attorney or city attorney, or with the consent of the district attorney, the city prosecutor in any city or city and county having a full-time city prosecutor for the jurisdiction in which the violation occurred. If the action is brought by the district attorney, the penalty collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the county in which the judgment is entered. If the action is brought by a city attorney or city prosecutor, one-half of the penalty collected shall be paid to the treasurer of the city in which the judgment was entered and one-half to the treasurer of the county in which the judgment was entered. If the action is brought by the Attorney General, all of the penalty collected shall be deposited in the Private Security Services Fund.(c) Any person who is convicted of a violation of this section or Section 6980.10 shall not be issued a license for a period of one year following a first conviction and shall not be issued a license for a period of five years following a second or subsequent conviction of this section or Section 6980.10 or any combination of those sections.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature that the prosecuting officer of any county or city shall prosecute all violations of this chapter occurring within his or her jurisdiction.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 679, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.15 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 3 - Application of Chapter|Section 6980.15.

6980.15.  No person engaged in performing any service requiring a license under this chapter may bring or maintain any action in any court of this state for the collection of compensation for the performance of any act or agreement, without alleging and proving, that the person was duly licensed at all times during the performance of the act or agreement.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.17 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.17.

6980.17.  (a) An application for a locksmith license shall be made and filed with the chief in the form as may be required by the director, and shall be accompanied by the application fee prescribed by this chapter. The chief may require the submission of any other relevant information, evidence, statements, or documents.(b) Every application for a locksmith license shall state, among other things that may be required, the name of the applicant, the name under which the applicant will do business, and the location by street, number, and city of the office of the business for which the license is sought.(c) No license shall be issued in any fictitious name that may be confused with, or that is similar to, any federal, state, county, or municipal governmental function or agency, or to any law enforcement agency, or in any name that may tend to describe any business function or enterprise not actually engaged in by the applicant.(d) No license shall be issued in any fictitious name that is misleading or would constitute false advertising.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 377, Sec. 1. (SB 609) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.18 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.18.

6980.18.  (a) Each individual applicant, each partner of a partnership, and designated officers of a corporation shall submit with the application one personal identification form provided by the chief upon which shall appear a photograph taken within one year immediately preceding the date of the filing of the application, together with two legible sets of fingerprints, one set of which shall be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for purposes of a background check, and a personal description of each person, respectively. Any photograph submitted by an applicant shall measure 11/4 by 11/2 inches, with a face size no greater than 1 by 11/4 inches. The identification form shall include residence addresses and employment history for the previous five years.(b) The bureau may impose a fee not to exceed three dollars ($3) for processing classifiable fingerprint cards submitted by applicants, excluding those submitted into an electronic fingerprint system using electronic fingerprint technology.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 318, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.19 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.19.

6980.19.  If the applicant for a license is an individual, the application shall state the full name of the individual, the full residence address of the applicant, and that the applicant is to be personally and actively in charge of the business for which the license is sought. The application shall be subscribed, verified, and signed by the applicant, under penalty of perjury.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.20 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.20.

6980.20.  If the applicant for a license is a partnership, the application shall state the true names and addresses of all the general partners and the name of the partner to be actively in charge of the business for which the license is sought. The application shall be subscribed, verified, and signed under penalty of perjury by all of the general partners.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.21 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.21.

6980.21.  (a) If the applicant for a license is a corporation, the application shall state the true names and complete residence addresses of the chief executive officer, secretary, chief financial officer, and any other corporate officer who will be active in the business to be licensed. The corporation identification number issued by the Secretary of State shall be indicated on the application. The application shall also state the name and address of a designated person to be actively in charge of the business for which the license is sought. The application shall be subscribed, verified, and signed by a duly authorized officer of the applicant under penalty of perjury.(b) Except as herein otherwise provided, no individual shall be placed in active charge of the business if the individual has ever had a license revoked for cause or has ever been disqualified from further employment in the locksmith business pursuant to this chapter.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.22 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.22.

6980.22.  No new or original license shall be issued to any applicant pending final disposition of any disciplinary action previously filed against the person or applicant or partner, or officer of the applicant, or pending final disposition of any disciplinary action related to the locksmith business previously filed in another state against the person or applicant or partner, or officer of the applicant.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 679, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.23 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.23.

6980.23.  The chief shall issue a pocket identification card to the owner, partners, and officers. The chief shall determine the form and content of the card. The pocket card shall be composed of durable material and may incorporate technologically advanced security features. The bureau may charge a fee sufficient to reimburse the department for costs for furnishing the pocket card. The fee charged may not exceed the actual cost for system development, maintenance, and processing necessary to provide the service, and may not exceed six dollars ($6).(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 401, Sec. 1.2. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.24 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.24.

6980.24.  The director shall issue a license, the form and content of which shall be determined in accordance with Section 164. In addition, the director shall issue a “Certificate of Licensure” to any licensee, upon request, with the fee prescribed in this chapter. A “Certificate of Licensure” shall include an embossed seal of the State of California and the signature of the chief or his or her designated representative.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.25 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.25.

6980.25.  If an applicant fails to complete his or her application within one year after it has been filed, the application shall be considered to be abandoned. An application submitted subsequent to the abandonment of a former application shall be treated as a new application.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.26 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.26.

6980.26.  (a) Each locksmith license, together with the current renewal certificate, if any, shall at all times be conspicuously displayed at the place of business, each branch office, and in each mobile service vehicle for which the license is issued.(b) The director may assess a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) per violation of subdivision (a). These fines shall be deposited in the Private Security Services Fund.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 679, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.27 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.27.

6980.27.  Every locksmith license shall expire at 12 midnight of the last day of the month two years following the date of issuance unless renewed; provided however, that the bureau may establish procedures, pursuant to Sections 152.5 and 152.6, for the administration of a staggered license renewal program. To renew an unexpired license or registration, the licensee shall apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the director, pay any and all fines assessed by the chief or the director which are not pending appeal, and pay the renewal fee prescribed by this chapter. On renewal, such evidence of renewal of the license or registration as the director may prescribe shall be issued to the licensee. The bureau shall send to each licensee a notice of renewal at least 45 calendar days prior to the expiration of each unexpired license.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.28 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.28.

6980.28.  A locksmith license not renewed within three years following its expiration may not be renewed thereafter. Renewal of the license within three years, or issuance of an original license thereafter, shall be subject to payment of any and all fines assessed by the chief or the director which are not pending appeal and all other applicable fees.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 970, Sec. 13.3. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.29 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.29.

6980.29.  A suspended locksmith license is subject to expiration and shall be renewed as provided in this article, but renewal of the license does not entitle the licensee, while the license remains suspended and until it is reinstated, to engage in the licensed activity, or in any other activity or conduct in violation of the order or judgment by which the license was suspended. The bureau shall not issue a license renewal certificate on a suspended license until the period of suspension has terminated.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.30 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.30.

6980.30.  A locksmith whose license has been canceled pursuant to this article, may obtain a new license only upon compliance with all of the provisions of this chapter relating to the issuance of an initial license.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.31 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.31.

6980.31.  No license issued pursuant to this chapter shall be transferred to another person.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.32 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.32.

6980.32.  Every licensee shall notify the bureau, in writing, within 30 days, of any change of residence or business address.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.33 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 4 - Licenses|Section 6980.33.

6980.33.  A licensee, or a partner or officer of a licensee, shall carry a valid pocket identification card, issued by the bureau pursuant to Section 6980.23, and either a valid driver’s license issued pursuant to Section 12811 of the Vehicle Code or a valid identification card issued pursuant to Section 13000 of the Vehicle Code, at all times the licensee, or partner or officer, is engaged in the work of a locksmith, as defined in this chapter, whether on or off the premises of the licensee’s place of business. Every person, while engaged in any activity for which licensure is required, shall display his or her valid pocket card, and driver’s license or identification card, as provided by regulation.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 679, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.34 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 5 - Licensed and Registered Locations|Section 6980.34.

6980.34.  (a) Every application for a locksmith license in which the person applying desires to have the license issued under a fictitious business name shall include a certified copy of the fictitious business name statement filed with the county clerk pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17900) of Part 3 of Division 7.(b) A licensee desiring to operate a locksmith business under one or more fictitious business names shall apply and qualify for an initial license for each fictitious business name.(c) No licensee shall indicate, or cause to be indicated, in any printed matter, or in any directory or listing, that he or she conducts a locksmith business under any name, other than the name for which he or she is licensed.(d) An application for a license for an additional fictitious business name shall be in the same form, and the applicant shall meet the same requirements, as for an initial license.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1275, Sec. 41. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.35 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 5 - Licensed and Registered Locations|Section 6980.35.

6980.35.  A licensee desiring to operate a locksmith business at a location other than the principal place of business as shown on the license shall apply for a branch office registration for each additional location as set forth in this chapter.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.37 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 5 - Licensed and Registered Locations|Section 6980.37.

6980.37.  A licensee who maintains or proposes to maintain a branch office as defined in this article, shall apply and qualify for a branch office registration.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.38 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 5 - Licensed and Registered Locations|Section 6980.38.

6980.38.  An application for a branch office registration under this article shall be on a form prescribed by the director and shall be accompanied by the fee as set forth in this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.39 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 5 - Licensed and Registered Locations|Section 6980.39.

6980.39.  An application for a branch office registration shall include:(a) The full name and address of, and the telephone number at, the principal licensed location, and the license number of the applicant.(b) The address of, and the telephone number at, the branch office.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.40 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 5 - Licensed and Registered Locations|Section 6980.40.

6980.40.  Upon receipt of the application for a branch office registration, the chief shall issue a “Branch Office Registration.” The registration shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the branch office location.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.41 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 5 - Licensed and Registered Locations|Section 6980.41.

6980.41.  Every branch office registration issued under this chapter shall be subject to the same renewal provisions which apply to a license as provided in this chapter.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.42 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 6 - Registration of Employees|Section 6980.42.

6980.42.  (a) Within seven days after commencing employment, any employee of a locksmith who is not currently registered with the bureau and who is performing the services of a locksmith shall submit to the bureau a completed application for registration, two classifiable fingerprint cards, one set of which shall be forwarded to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for purposes of a background check, and the appropriate registration fee. No application is required to be submitted if the employee terminated employment within seven days. “Within seven days” means 168 hours from the time an employee provides any service for which he or she shall be compensated by a licensee.(b) Except as provided in subdivision (c), an employee of a licensee may be assigned to work with a temporary registration card issued by the licensee until the bureau issues a registration card or denies the application for registration. A temporary registration card shall in no event be valid for more than 120 days. However, the director may extend the expiration date beyond the 120 days if there is an abnormal delay in processing applications for locksmith employees. For purposes of this section, the 120-day period shall commence on the date the applicant signs the application.(c) An employee who has been convicted of a crime prior to applying for a position as a locksmith employee performing the services of a locksmith shall not be issued a temporary registration card and shall not be assigned to work as a locksmith until the bureau issues a permanent registration card. This subdivision shall apply only if the applicant for registration has disclosed the conviction to the bureau on his or her application form, or if the fact of the conviction has come to the attention of the bureau through official court or other governmental documents.(d) The bureau may impose a fee not to exceed three dollars ($3) for processing classifiable fingerprint cards submitted by applicants, excluding those submitted into an electronic fingerprint system using electronic fingerprint technology.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 318, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.43 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 6 - Registration of Employees|Section 6980.43.

6980.43.  The application for registration under this article shall be on a form prescribed by the director and shall be accompanied by the fee as prescribed in this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 6980.44 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 8.5 - Locksmiths|ARTICLE 6 - Registration of Employees|Section 6980.44.

6980.44.  The application shall be verified and shall include the following:(a) The full name, residence address, telephone number, and date of birth of the employee.(b) The name, address, telephone number, and license number of the employer, and the date the employment commenced.(c) A statement as to whether the employee has been arrested or convicted of a misdemeanor, excluding minor traffic violations.(d) A statement as to whether the employee has been convicted of a felony.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1263, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)