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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 5Art. 4§ 19873 License Transfer Prohibition

§ 19873 License Transfer Prohibition

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§ 19873 License Transfer Prohibition

Key Takeaways

  • •You can't give your license to someone else.
  • •You can't sell your license to someone else.
  • •No one can take over your license, even just a part of it.

Example

If you have a fishing license and your friend wants to use it to go fishing.

You can't let your friend use your fishing license because the law says you can't give or sell your license to anyone else.

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

Official Source
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§ 19873 License Transfer Prohibition

No license may be assigned or transferred either in whole or in part. (Added by renumbering Section 19859 by Stats. 2002, Ch. 738, Sec. 58. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

licenseassignedtransferred

Related Statutes

  • § 19859 License Denial Grounds
  • § 19867 License Application Fees
  • § 19870 License Application Decisions
  • § 19872 Ex Parte Communication Ban
  • § 19874 License Issuance Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19873.
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