California § 10138 - It is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not exceeding one hundred dollars (
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 10138 — It is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not exceeding one hundred dollars (, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10138. It is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not exceeding one hundred dollars (
It is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense, for any person, whether obligor, escrowholder or otherwise, to pay or deliver to anyone a compensation for performing any of the acts within the scope of this chapter, who is not known to be or who does not present evidence to such payor that he is a regularly licensed real estate broker at the time such compensation is earned. For a violation of any of the provisions of this section, the commissioner may temporarily suspend or permanently revoke the license of the real estate licensee in accordance with the provisions of this part relating to hearings.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10138
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10138 cover?
Section 10138 ("It is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not exceeding one hundred dollars (") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 10138?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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