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New Consumer Laws 2008

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REAL ESTATE LICENSES: CONVICTED FELONS CAN’T GET A REAL ESTATE LICENSE

Business & Professions Code Sections 10177, 10562

Existing law authorizes the Real Estate Commissioner to suspend, revoke, or deny a license to a person who is convicted of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude.

This new law authorizes the Real Estate Commissioner to suspend, revoke, or deny a license to a person who is convicted of a felony or a crime related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a real estate licensee.

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For more information:
County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street * Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
Telephone (800) 593-8222 (within the County) * (213) 974-1452
web site: dca.lacounty.gov