California § 712 - No licensed broker shall employ or compensate, directly or indirectly, any person
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§ 712. No licensed broker shall employ or compensate, directly or indirectly, any person
(a) No licensed broker shall employ or compensate, directly or indirectly, any person for performing any of the acts within the scope of this article who is not a licensed broker or salesman licensed under the broker employing or compensating him or her, except that a licensed broker may pay a commission to a broker of another state or country. (b) No salesman shall accept compensation for performing any of the acts within the scope of this article from any person other than the broker under whom the salesman is at the time licensed. (c) No licensed salesman shall pay any compensation for performing any of the acts within the scope of this article to any broker licensed under this article, except through the licensed broker under whom the salesman is at the time licensed.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 712
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 712 cover?
Section 712 ("No licensed broker shall employ or compensate, directly or indirectly, any person") 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 § 712?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 712 apply to my situation?
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