Calif. Business and Professions Code §480
Amended by A.B. 2396
Effective date: January 1, 2015

The California Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE) may not deny a license to an applicant based solely on an applicant’s dismissed conviction if:

  • the applicant has fulfilled all conditions for probation and received a certificate of rehabilitation; or
  • the conviction has otherwise been dismissed or set aside by a court.

The applicant is to provide CalBRE with proof of dismissal.

Editor’s note — All applicants are also required to disclose all past convictions and criminal activity. For a more in-depth discussion about licensing requirements and the application process, please see the first tuesday article, Eligibility for a CalBRE salesperson license

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