{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"21640","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 21640","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400. - 22949.92.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9. Secondhand Goods [21500. - 21672.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Tangible Personal Property [21625. - 21647.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-8/chapter-9/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 499, Sec. 13.","effective":null,"html":"<p>It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of secondhand dealer, as defined in Section <a href=\"/bpc/21626\">21626</a>, without being licensed as provided in this article.</p>","text":"It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of secondhand dealer, as defined in Section 21626, without being licensed as provided in this article.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/tangible-personal-property-21640","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}