{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"12204","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 12204","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES [12001. - 13800.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Administration [12100. - 12246.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-5/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Local Administration [12200. - 12215.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-5/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 573, Sec. 48.   (SB 800)   Effective January 1, 2018.","effective":"2018-01-01","html":"<p>In chartered counties providing for the civil service examination of sealers, deputy sealers, or inspectors the secretary shall issue a license without further examination upon presentation of a certificate showing the candidate has passed the examination. In these counties the board or commission responsible for the civil service examination may require a license from the secretary as a minimum qualification.</p>","text":"In chartered counties providing for the civil service examination of sealers, deputy sealers, or inspectors the secretary shall issue a license without further examination upon presentation of a certificate showing the candidate has passed the examination. In these counties the board or commission responsible for the civil service examination may require a license from the secretary as a minimum qualification.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/local-administration-12204","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}