- (a) The division shall within a reasonable time after an application has been filed issue a fictitious name permit or refuse to approve the application and notify the applicant of the reasons therefor.
- (b) All fictitious name permits shall be issued and made effective after review and approval of the application by the division; provided that, for good cause shown, the division may issue a permit retroactively effective the date on which the application and/or initial permit fee are filed, whichever last occurs. A fictitious name permit shall be dated when it is issued and made effective.
- (c) No licensed person shall render professional services using a fictitious, false or assumed name or any name other than his or her own unless and until a fictitious name permit has been issued by the division.
Note: Authority cited: Section 2018, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 2285 and 2415, Business and Professions Code.
History
1. New Note filed 8-5-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 32).