California § 25243 - It is unlawful for any person holding a certificate as a broker-dealer or investm

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§ 25243. It is unlawful for any person holding a certificate as a broker-dealer or investm

It is unlawful for any person holding a certificate as a broker-dealer or investment adviser under this part to represent or imply in any manner whatsoever that such person has been sponsored, recommended, or approved or that the person’s abilities or qualifications have in any respect been passed upon by the commissioner. Nothing in this section prohibits a statement (other than in a paid advertisement) that a person holds a certificate under this law, if such statement is true in fact and if the effect of such licensing is not misrepresented.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 25243 cover?

Section 25243 ("It is unlawful for any person holding a certificate as a broker-dealer or investm") 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.

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