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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 4Pt. 1Ch. 1§ 10004 Department Of Real Estate Definition

§ 10004 Department Of Real Estate Definition

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§ 10004 Department Of Real Estate Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •This law talks about the 'Department of Real Estate' in California.
  • •The law started working on July 1, 2018.
  • •It was added in 2017 but didn't start right away.

Example

If you want to buy or sell a house in California.

The rules in this law are handled by the Department of Real Estate, which makes sure everything is fair when people buy or sell houses.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10004 Department Of Real Estate Definition

(a) “Department” means the Department of Real Estate in the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency. (b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2018. (Repealed (in Sec. 5) and added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 828, Sec. 6. (SB 173) Effective January 1, 2018. Section operative July 1, 2018, by its own provisions.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

DepartmentDepartment of Real EstateBusiness, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency

Related Statutes

  • § 100 Department Of Consumer Affairs
  • § 11010 Subdivided Lands Public Report
  • § 11011 Real Estate Filing Fees
  • § 11012 Subdivision Offering Changes Notice
  • § 12002 Department Of Food And Agriculture

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 10004.
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