{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"708","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 708","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. VESSELS [399. - 786.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Operation and Equipment of Vessels [650. - 774.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Yacht and Ship Brokers [700. - 740.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 561, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) No person shall engage in the business of, act in the capacity of, advertise as, or assume to act as a broker or salesperson within this state without first obtaining a license under this article to do so.</p><p>(b) Only the person to whom a license is issued may perform or offer to perform any act subject to this article.</p><p>(c) No fictitious name shall be used by a broker in the conduct of any business for which a license is required under this article, unless a license bearing that fictitious name has been issued to the broker.</p><p>(d) The department shall not issue a license under a fictitious business name which is the same as or similar to the fictitious business name on a license previously issued and in effect.</p>","text":"(a) No person shall engage in the business of, act in the capacity of, advertise as, or assume to act as a broker or salesperson within this state without first obtaining a license under this article to do so. (b) Only the person to whom a license is issued may perform or offer to perform any act subject to this article. (c) No fictitious name shall be used by a broker in the conduct of any business for which a license is required under this article, unless a license bearing that fictitious name has been issued to the broker. (d) The department shall not issue a license under a fictitious business name which is the same as or similar to the fictitious business name on a license previously issued and in effect.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/yacht-and-ship-brokers-708","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}