Section 719 Of Article 2. Yacht And Ship Brokers From California Harbors And Navigation Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 2.
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. (a) A person shall be deemed qualified to submit an
application for a broker's license if, as shown on the department's
records, the person meets all of the following requirements:
(1) Is at least 18 years of age.
(2) Has not been cited for a violation of this article within the
preceding two years.
(3) Possesses a working knowledge and understanding of the
principles of the yacht brokerage business and profession.
(4) Either has been employed within five years preceding his or
her application as a California licensed salesperson for at least one
year, has been licensed as a California broker within five years
preceding his or her application, has owned and operated a marine
business selling new or used yachts for a minimum of three continuous
years, or has been employed as a broker or a yacht salesperson in
another state where that employment was a primary occupation for a
minimum of three continuous years immediately preceding application
for a broker's license in California. Proof of employment as a broker
in another state or as an employee of a marine business selling new
or used yachts in California shall be in the form of all of the
following:
(A) State, if applicable, and federal income tax returns, or a
proof of earning statement made by the applicant under penalty of
perjury, for the three-year period preceding the filing of the
application in California.
(B) If bonded, a statement issued by the applicant's bonding
company that no action has been taken against the bond for fraud or
gross misrepresentation for the period for which the bond has been
issued.
(C) A copy of all business permits, issued by any state, county,
or city agency, which, if applicable, includes the fictitious
business name ("dba" or "doing business as") under which the
applicant conducted a yacht or ship brokerage business or a marine
business selling new or used yachts in California for the three-year
period preceding application for a California broker's license.
(D) If the applicant conducts a yacht or ship brokerage business
in another state that requires broker or salesperson licensing,
evidence of a current license issued by that state.
(b) If the applicant is a partnership, then one of the partners of
the applicant shall have the foregoing qualifications.
(c) If the applicant is a corporation, then the officer or
officers of the corporation to be designated for a license as
provided in this article shall have the foregoing qualifications.