ARTICLE 5. Licensed and Registered Locations [6980.34. - 6980.41.]

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC 5.

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Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 6980.34. Section 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.

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 6980.35. Section 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.

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 6980.37. Section 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.

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 6980.38. Section 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.

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 6980.39. Section 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.

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 6980.40. Section 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.

Cal. Business and Professions Code - BPC § 6980.41. Section 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.

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