California § 726 - A person who fails to renew his license within two years after its expiration may

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 726 — A person who fails to renew his license within two years after its expiration may, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 726. A person who fails to renew his license within two years after its expiration may

(a) A person who fails to renew his license within two years after its expiration may not renew it pursuant to Section 724. Such person may apply and obtain a new license, in which case all of the provisions hereof shall apply as if such person were applying for a license for the first time. (b) In the event a salesman’s license expires only because that salesman procured a broker’s license or a broker’s license expires only because that broker procured a salesman’s license, either former license may be reinstated under the provisions of Section 724 within two years of the expiration of the latter license.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 726

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 726 cover?

Section 726 ("A person who fails to renew his license within two years after its expiration may") 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 § 726?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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