All of the following apply to use of a team name, as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 10159.7:
- (a) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section 10140.6, advertising and solicitation materials that contain a team name, including print or electronic media and “for sale” signage, shall include, and display in a conspicuous and prominent manner, the team name and the name and license number of at least one of the licensed members of the team.
- (b) The responsible broker’s identity shall be displayed as prominently and conspicuously as the team name in all advertising and solicitation materials.
- (c) The advertising and solicitation materials shall not contain terms that imply the existence of a real estate entity independent of the responsible broker.
- (d) Notwithstanding Section 10185, a violation of this section is not a misdemeanor.