California § 12200.5 - The commissioner shall classify and license applicants for a proraters license in

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§ 12200.5. The commissioner shall classify and license applicants for a proraters license in

The commissioner shall classify and license applicants for a proraters license in accordance with the nature of their existing or proposed business and the extent of regulation required thereby in the public interest as follows: (a) A special proraters license shall be issued to a qualified applicant to engage in business as a business agent. (b) A general proraters license shall be issued to all other qualified applicants. Whenever the term “prorater” is used in this division with reference to a licensee it shall be deemed to mean a general prorater unless otherwise provided.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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