Cal. VEH § 11814
This is the official text of Cal. VEH § 11814, part of California’s Vehicle Code — governs traffic laws, driver's licenses, and vehicle registration.
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Official statutory text
(a) Every original vehicle salesperson’s license issued, and every vehicle salesperson’s license renewed, pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be valid for a period of three years from the date of issuance unless canceled, suspended, or revoked by the department.
(b) Renewal of a vehicle salesperson’s license may be made prior to the expiration date. A vehicle salesperson may not renew their license after the date of expiration.
(c) A salesperson shall obtain a duplicate license when the original is either lost or mutilated.
(b) Renewal of a vehicle salesperson’s license may be made prior to the expiration date. A vehicle salesperson may not renew their license after the date of expiration.
(c) A salesperson shall obtain a duplicate license when the original is either lost or mutilated.
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