California § 828 - Except in the case of a broker holding a broker
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 828 — Except in the case of a broker holding a broker, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 828. Except in the case of a broker holding a broker
Except in the case of a broker holding a brokerâs certificate issued by the commissioner under this code or by the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation under the Corporate Securities Law of 1968 (Division 1 (commencing with Section 25000) of Title 4 of the Corporations Code) and then in effect, a person, desiring or proposing to sell a security to be issued by any insurer, shall not issue, circulate, or publish any advertisement, pamphlet, prospectus, or circular concerning that security until the insurer secures from the commissioner a permit authorizing it to sell the security.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 828
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 828 cover?
Section 828 ("Except in the case of a broker holding a broker") 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 § 828?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 828" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 828 apply to my situation?
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