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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
§ 600.1. Definitions.
In this division, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) “Code” refers to the Business and Professions Code.
(b) “Chapter” refers to Chapter 8.5 (Locksmiths), 11 (Repossessors), 11.3 (Private
Investigators), 11.4 (Proprietary Security Services), 11.5 (Private Security Services), or
11.6 (Alarm Companies) of Division 3 of the Code.
(c) “Person” includes any individual, firm, company, association, organization,
partnership or corporation.
(d) “Licensee” as used herein means any person licensed, certified, registered or issued
a permit under Chapter 8.5, 11, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, or 11.6 of the Code.
(e) “License” as used herein includes a certificate, registration, permit or other means to
engage in a business or profession regulated by Chapter 8.5, 11, 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, or
11.6 of the Code.
(f) “Unlicensed” as used herein means any individual, person, firm, company,
association, organization, partnership, or corporation who is required to be licensed,
certified, registered, or issued a permit under Chapter 8.5, 11.3, 11.4, or 11.5 of the
Code and has not obtained such license, certification, registration or permit.
(g) “Advertisement” as used herein means any written, printed, or verbal communication
soliciting, describing, or promoting a business regulated by Chapter 8.5, 11.3, 11.4, or
11.5 of the Code. This includes any business card, stationery, brochure, letter,
pamphlet, newspaper, periodical, publication, flyer, circular, newsletter, fax form or other
writing, radio, television, internet, or similar airwave or electronic transmission, printed
or published advertisement in any media form, directory listing, online, or telephone
book listing.
Authority cited: Sections 148, 149, 6980.7, 7501.6, 7515, 7574.05, 7581 and 7591.6,
Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 6980, 6980.7, 7500.1, 7501.6,
7512.4, 7515, 7574.01, 7580.4, 7581, 7590.1 and 7591.6, Business and Professions
Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former Section 603 to Section 600.1
(Register 86, No. 30). For history of former Section 603, see Register 82, No. 49.
2. Amendment filed 2-11-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 7).
Authority cited: Sections 7501.6, 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions
Code. Reference: Sections 7503, 7526, 7582.8 and 7593, Business and Professions
Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former Section 605 to Section 601
(Register 86, No. 30). For history of former Sections 601 and 605, see Register 82, No.
49.
2. Amendment filed 2-11-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 7).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to
section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former Section 605.1 to Section 601.1
(Register 86, No. 30).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to
section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
§ 601.2. Reexaminations.
An applicant who fails to pass the examination or who fails to appear for the
examination after proper notification by the Bureau shall not be permitted to take any
subsequent examination unless they have duly filed a completed application for
reexamination, accompanied by the appropriate fee, for each such subsequent
examination. This section shall not apply to an applicant who has requested a
rescheduled examination date within seven days after receipt of the original scheduling
notice.
Authority cited: Sections 7501.6, 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions
Code. Reference: Sections 7504.4, 7511, 7527.5, 7570, 7582.10, 7588, 7599.7 and
7599.70, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former Section 605.2 to Section 601.2
(Register 86, No. 30). For history of former Section 605.2, see Register 82, No. 49.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to
section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former Section 605.3 to Section 601.3
(Register 86, No. 30). For history of former Section 605.3, see Register 82, No. 49.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
3. Amendment of Note filed 8-17-2006; operative 8-17-2006 pursuant to Government
Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 33).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 1-12-2015 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2015, No. 3).
5. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-18-2021
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Section 7574.05, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section
7574.11, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 8-17-2006; operative 8-17-2006 pursuant to Government Code
section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 33).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 4-25-2011 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2011, No. 17).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (2) filed 1-12-2015 pursuant to
section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2015, No. 3).
Authority cited: Sections 125.9, 148, 149, 6980.7, 7515, 7574.05, 7574.30 and 7581,
Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 6980.10(a), 7520, 7574.10,
7574.12, 7574.30 and 7582, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 12-22-2011; operative 12-22-2011 pursuant to Government Code
section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 51).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (c) and amending
Note filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations
(Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Sections 125.9, 148, 149, 6980.7, 7515, 7574.05, 7574.30 and 7581,
Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 6980.10(a), 7520, 7574.30 and
7582, Business and Professions Code.
Authority cited: Sections 125.9, 148, 149, 6980.7, 7515, 7574.05, 7574.30 and 7581,
Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 6980.10(a), 7520, 7574.30 and
7582, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 12-22-2011; operative 12-22-2011 pursuant to Government Code
section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 51).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (d) and (e) and amending
Note filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations
(Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Sections 125.9, 148, 149, 6980.7, 7515, 7574.05 and 7581, Business
and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 6980.10(a), 7520, 7574.30 and 7582,
Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 12-22-2011; operative 12-22-2011 pursuant to Government Code
section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 51).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and amending Note filed
3-18-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register
2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Sections 125.9, 148, 149, 6980.7, 7515, 7574.05 and 7581, Business
and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 6980.10(a), 7520 and 7582, Business and
Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 12-22-2011; operative 12-22-2011 pursuant to Government Code
section 11343.4 (Register 2011, No. 51).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (c)-(e) and amending Note
filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register
2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Sections 481, 6980.7, 7501.6, 7515, 7574.05, 7581 and 7591.6,
Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 141, 480, 481, 490, 493,
6980.71, 6980.73, 6980.74, 7510.1, 7564.1, 7583.21 and 7591.10, Business and
Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former Section 603.1 to Section 602
(Register 86, No. 30). For history of former Sections 602 and 603.1, see Register 82,
No. 19.
2. Amendment filed 2-11-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 7).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
4. Amendment of Note filed 8-17-2006; operative 8-17-2006 pursuant to Government
Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 33).
5. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 4-25-2011 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2011, No. 17).
6. Amendment of section and Note filed 6-1-2021; operative 6-1-2021 pursuant to
Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 23). Filing deadline
specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant
to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive
Order N-71-20.
Authority cited: Sections 481, 482, 6980.7, 7501.6, 7515, 7574.05, 7581 and 7591.6,
Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 141, 480, 481, 482, 488, 490,
493, 6980.45, 6980.47, 6980.71, 6980.72, 6980.73, 6980.74, 7501.8, 7503.5, 7504.1,
7505.3, 7506.8, 7506.14, 7507, 7510.1, 7538, 7538.5, 7561.1, 7561.3, 7561.4, 7564.1,
7574.15, 7574.31, 7582.19, 7582.23, 7582.24, 7582.25, 7583.15, 7583.16, 7583.21,
7583.42, 7587.1, 7587.3, 7587.4, 7591.8, 7591.10, 7591.12, 7598.12, 7599.32 and
7599.61, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former Section 604 to Section 602.1
(Register 86, No. 30).
2. Amendment filed 2-11-87; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 87, No. 7).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and Note filed 5-21-98
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
Authority cited: Sections 6980.7, 7501.6, 7515, 7574.05, 7581 and 7591.6, Business
and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7501.6, 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business
and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 8-18-87; operative 9-17-87 (Register 87, No. 34). For history of
former Section 603, see Register 86, No. 30.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending article heading, section and Note filed 5-
21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No.
21).
3. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-17-2006; operative 8-17-2006 pursuant to
Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 33).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 4-25-2011 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2011, No. 17).
5. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-18-2021
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Sections 6980.7, 7501.6, 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and
Professions Code. Reference: Sections 6980, 7500.1, 7501.6, 7512.10, 7512.11,
7512.12, 7580.8, 7580.9, 7580.10, 7582.1 and 7590.1, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 9-14-87; operative 10-14-87 (Register 87, No. 37).
2. Change without regulatory effect repealing subsections (a) and (b) and relettering
subsection filed 4-19-96 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations
(Register 96, No. 16).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
Authority cited: Sections 7501.6, 7515, 7574.05, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and
Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7504, 7527, 7582.9 and 7599, Business and
Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 651.2 to Section 605 filed 9-1-87;
operative 10-1-87 (Register 87, No. 37). For prior history, see Register 86, No.30.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
3. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-17-2006; operative 8-17-2006 pursuant to
Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 33).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 4-25-2011 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2011, No. 17).
Authority cited: Sections 6980.7, 7501.6, 7515, 7574.05, 7581 and 7591.6, Business
and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 136, 6980.17, 6980.18, 6980.19, 6980.20,
6980.21, 7503, 7503.2, 7503.3, 7503.4, 7506.5, 7507.1, 7525.1, 7533, 7574.11,
7574.13, 7582.7, 7582.18, 7582.19, 7583.10, 7585.3, 7585.11, 7593, 7593.1, 7593.2,
7593.3, 7593.4, 7593.5, 7598.6 and 7599.23, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 9-1-87; operative 10-1-87 (Register 87, No. 37). For prior history,
see Register 86, No. 30.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph and Note filed 5-21-98
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
3. Amendment of first paragraph and Note filed 8-17-2006; operative 8-17-2006
pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 33).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a)-(c) and amending Note
filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register
2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Sections 6980.7, 7501.6, 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and
Professions Code. Reference: Sections 6980.42, 7507.2, 7531.5, 7582.16 and 7591.7,
Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 678 to Section 607 filed 9-1-87;
operative 10-1-87 (Register 87, No. 37). For prior history, see Register 80, No. 8.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-18-2021
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Sections 6980.7, 7501.6, 7515, 7574.05, 7581 and 7591.6, Business
and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 6980.17, 6980.31, 7502, 7503.9, 7520,
7530, 7582, 7582.14, 7592, 7599.34 and 7599.47, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 9-14-87; operative 10-14-87 (Register 87, No. 37).
Authority cited: Sections 6980.7, 7501.6, 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and
Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7502, 7503.9, 7505.3, 7520, 7530, 7539, 7582,
7582.14, 7582.26, 7592, 7594.3 and 7599.34, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 9-15-87; operative 10-15-87 (Register 87, No. 40).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to
section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Sections 6980.7, 7501.6, 7515, 7574.05, 7581 and 7591.6, Business
and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 163, 6980.23, 7506.9, 7508.1, 7529, 7542,
7574.11, 7582.13, 7583.3, 7583.5, 7583.17, 7583.22, 7583.32, 7593.7, 7598.14, 7597.1
and 7598.51, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Renumbering and amendment of Section 683 to Section 608.3 filed 9-15-87;
operative 10-15-87 (Register 87, No. 40).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b) and Note filed 5-
21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No.
21).
3. Amendment of section and Note filed 8-17-2006; operative 8-17-2006 pursuant to
Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 33).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 4-25-2011 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2011, No. 17).
5. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to
section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Section 7581, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 11400.20
and 11425.50(e), Government Code. Reference: Sections 7581, 7587, 7587.1-7587.14,
Business and Professions Code; and Sections 11400.20 and 11425.50(e), Government
Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 3-26-98; operative 4-25-98 (Register 98, No. 13). For prior history,
see Register 93, No. 3.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending article heading filed 5-21-98 pursuant to
section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
Authority cited: Section 7515, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 11400.20
and 11425.50(e), Government Code. Reference: Sections 7561, 7561.1, 7561.3,
7561.4, 7562, 7563, 7564, 7565 and 7566, Business and Professions Code; and
Sections 11400.20 and 11425.50(e), Government Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 3-26-98; operative 4-25-98 (Register 98, No. 13). For prior history,
see Register 93, No. 3.
Authority cited: Section 7591.6, Business and Professions Code; and Sections
11400.20 and 11425.50(e), Government Code. Reference: Sections 7591.2, 7599.59,
7599.60, 7599.61 and 7599.63, Business and Professions Code; and Sections
11400.20 and 11425.50(e), Government Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 3-26-98; operative 4-25-98 (Register 98, No. 13). For prior history,
see Register 93, No. 3.
Authority cited: Section 6980.7, Business and Professions Code; and Sections
11400.20 and 11425.50(e), Government Code. Reference: Sections 6980.1, 6980.71,
6980.72, 6980.73, 6980.74, 6980.75 and 6980.76, Business and Professions Code; and
Sections 11400.20 and 11425.50(e), Government Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 3-26-98; operative 4-25-98 (Register 98, No. 13). For prior history,
see Register 93, No. 3.
Authority cited: Section 7501.6, Business and Professions Code; and Sections
11400.20 and 11425.50(e), Government Code. Reference: Sections 7508.6, 7510,
7510.1, 7510.2 and 7510.4, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 11400.20
and 11425.50(e), Government Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 3-26-98; operative 4-25-98 (Register 98, No. 13). For prior history,
see Register 82, No. 49.
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7515, 7526, 7541, 7581, 7582.8, 7583.1, 7585.5, 7585.12, 7591.6
and 7593, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect amending and moving article 3 heading from
preceding section 651 to preceding section 620, and renumbering former section 651.1
§ 621. Advertisement.
(a) The word “advertisement,” as used in Sections 7534 and 7561.3 (a & b) of Chapter
11.3, Section 7582.20 of Chapter 11.5, and Sections 7590.1(a) and 7599.44 of Chapter
11.6 mean:
(1) Any written or printed communication for the purpose of soliciting, describing, or
promoting the licensed business of the licensee, including a brochure, letter, pamphlet,
newspaper, periodical, publication or other writing.
(2) A directory listing caused or permitted by the licensee which indicates their licensed
activity.
(3) A radio, television or similar airwave transmission which solicits or promotes the
licensed business of the licensee.
(b) The word “advertisement,” as used in Sections 7534 and 7561.3 (a & b) of Chapter
11.3, Section 7582.20 of Chapter 11.5, and Sections 7590.1(a) and 7599.44 of Chapter
11.6, shall not include the following:
(1) Any printing or writing used on buildings, vehicles, uniforms, badges, or other
property where the purpose of the printing or writing is identification.
(2) Any printing or writing on communications, memoranda, or any other writings used in
the ordinary course of business where the purpose of the writing is other than the
solicitation or promotion of business.
(3) Any printing or writing on novelty objects used in the promotion of the licensee's
business where the printing of the information required by Sections 7534 and 7561.3 (a
& b) of Chapter 11.3, Section 7582.20 of Chapter 11.5, and Sections 7590.1(a) and
7599.44 of Chapter 11.6 would be impractical due to the available area or surface.
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7534, 7535, 7561.3, 7582.20, 7582.21, 7590.1 and 7599.44,
Business and Professions Code.
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7561.4, 7587.4 and 7599.61, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 654.2 to new section
621.2, including amendment of section and Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100,
title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (b) filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to
section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7536, 7582.22 and 7599.25, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 655 to new section 622,
including amendment of section and Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1,
California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 93,
No. 3.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending first paragraph filed 1-12-2015 pursuant
to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2015, No. 3).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-18-2021
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.2, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7526, 7538, 7582.3, 7582.8 and 7591.10, Business and
Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 659 to new section 623,
including amendment of Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California
Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 49.
Authority cited: Section 7515, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section
7539, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect moving article 4 heading from preceding section 660
to preceding section 624 and renumbering former section 660 to new section 624 filed
5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98,
No. 21). For prior history, see Register 93, No. 3.
2. Change without regulatory effect adding Note filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
§ 625. Definitions.
(a) For purposes of this article, “licensee” means a private patrol operator or an alarm
company operator.
(b) For purposes of this article, “guard or registrant” means a uniformed employee of a
private patrol operator, an alarm agent of an alarm company operator, and any person
employed or compensated by a private patrol operator or any lawful business as a
security guard and who, in the course of such employment, carries a deadly weapon.
Authority cited: Sections 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7580.6 and 7590.1, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect amending and moving article 6 heading from
preceding section 680 to preceding section 625, and renumbering former section 680 to
new section 625, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of
Regulations (Register 98, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 49.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending Note filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to section
100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Sections 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7583.9 and 7593, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 680.1 to new section
625.1 filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations
(Register 98, No. 21).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (b) and amending
Note filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations
(Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Section 7591.6, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections
7598.12 and 7599.61, Business and Professions Code.
Authority cited: Sections 7574.05, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7574.11, 7583.20, 7593.11 and 7593.13, Business and
Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 684 to new section 627,
including amendment of Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California
Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 93, No. 3.
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581, 7583.6 and 7596.1, Business and Professions
Code. Reference: Sections 7542, 7583.6, 7583.7, 7598.1 and 7598.2, Business and
Professions Code; and Section 26030, Penal Code.
Authority cited: Section 7591.6, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section
7590.5, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 688 to new section 629,
including amendment of Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California
Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 49.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-18-2021
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Section 7591.6, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section
7599.55, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 689 to new section 630,
including amendment of Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California
Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 93, No. 3.
§ 631. Definitions.
For the purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) “Firearm Simulator” is defined as any equipment and/or technology used by a
Bureau-certified Firearm Training Facility that meets all of the following:
(1) Provides a realistic imitation of the operation of an actual firearm including the
weight, recoil, action, flash and sound of a firearm at discharge and is utilized to meet
the range qualification requirements specified in Section 633;
(2) Has the ability to match the caliber of the actual firearm the individual is qualifying to
carry; and
(3) Has the ability to simulate the actual loading and reloading of an actual firearm.
(b) “Traditional Classroom Instruction” is defined as instruction where the instructor is
physically present with students in a classroom, or on a firing range, and is available to
answer student questions while providing the required training. The instructor provides
demonstrations and hands-on instruction in order to establish each student's proficiency
as to the course content.
(c) “Non-Traditional Instruction” is defined as instruction that includes, but is not limited
to:
(1) The use of internet courses, distance learning, e-learning, or virtual classrooms; and
(2) The use of videos or media-based training modules without in-person instructors.
(d) “Firing Range” or “Firearm Range” is defined as an indoor or outdoor facility that
permits the lawful discharge of live ammunition from a firearm for the purposes of
practice and qualification shooting.
(e) “Live Ammunition” is defined as a cartridge containing both a primer and bullet
capable of being fired by a firearm.
(f) “Range Qualification” is defined as the completion of the course of fire with a passing
score as prescribed in Sections 633 and 635.
(g) “Initial Range Qualification” is defined as the first range qualification completed
during the firearms training course for the purposes of obtaining an initial firearms
permit by any applicant.
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7542, 7583.5, 7583.12, 7583.22, 7583.23, 7583.32, 7585, 7585.6,
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect moving article 7 heading from preceding section 691
to preceding section 631, and renumbering former section 691 to new section 631,
including amendment of Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California
Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 49.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 1-12-2015
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2015, No. 3).
3. Repealer and new section heading and section and amendment of Note filed 9-12-
2016; operative 1-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 38).
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7542, 7583.3 and 7597.1, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 691.1 to new section
631.1 filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations
(Register 98, No. 21).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 1-12-2015
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2015, No. 3).
3. Amendment of section heading, repealer and new section and amendment of Note
filed 9-12-2016; operative 1-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 38).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to
section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7542, 7583.12, 7596.3 and 7599.40, Business and Professions
Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 692 to new section 632,
including amendment of Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California
Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 93, No. 3.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-18-2021
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
(b) The permit holder shall complete a range qualification by firing fifty (50) rounds with
a passing score:
(1) On two (2) separate occasions, at least four months apart, within each twelve-month
period before the permit expires, and
(2) With at least one (1) of the range qualifications in each twelve-month period
completed using live ammunition.
(3) Permit holders must complete each required range qualification for each caliber of
firearm listed on the permit.
(4) Scoring: Silhouette targets as described in Section 635.1 shall be used. A 5 point
score shall be granted for each round discharged inside of the seven (7) ring (center
mass). Each individual shall qualify with an 80% score (200 out of 250 points) on the
scoring segment. Each individual shall be informed whether his or her score passes or
fails.
(c) The application for the renewal of a firearms permit shall include the following proof
and information:
(1) Certification or documentation from each Bureau-approved Firearms Training
Facility and by each Bureau-approved Firearms Training Instructor that the applicant
has completed and passed each range qualification. Each Bureau-approved Firearms
Training Instructor administering the range qualification must certify under penalty of
perjury the method (live ammunition or firearm simulator) in which each range
qualification was completed and provide a signed copy of the requalification
documentation to the applicant.
(2) Certification or documentation from each Bureau-approved Firearms Training
Facility and by each Bureau-approved Firearms Training Instructor that the applicant
has completed the review course prior to each range qualification.
(d) A Reserve Peace Officer is exempt from the firearms requalification requirements
providing he/she submits documentation of firearms proficiency provided by the Law
Enforcement entity with which he/she is associated, with their proof of renewal. This
documentation must be submitted with the request for renewal of the firearms permit.
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7542, 7583.32, 7596.7 and 7599.40, Business and Professions
Code.
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7542, 7583.32, 7596.7 and 7599.40, Business and Professions
Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 696 to new section 634,
including amendment of Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California
Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 49.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 4-25-2011 pursuant to
section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2011, No. 17).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-18-2021
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
VIII. Range Qualification. Objective: individual shall pass firearms qualification based on
their demonstrated use of weapon.
1. Silhouette targets shall be used. A 5 point score shall be granted for each
round discharged inside of the seven (7) ring (center mass) as specified in
Section 635.1.
2. Each individual shall qualify with an 80% score (200 out of 250 points) on the
scoring segment.
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581, 7585, 7585.6 and 7591.6, Business and
Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7542, 7583.22, 7583.23, 7583.37, 7596,
7596.3 and 7599.40, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 697 to new section 635,
including amendment of Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California
Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 93, No. 3.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections VI.D. and VII.B. filed 4-25-
2011 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2011, No.
17).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending parts II. and VII.B. filed 9-21-2015
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2015, No. 39).
4. Amendment of section heading, section and Note filed 9-12-2016; operative 1-1-2017
(Register 2016, No. 38).
5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (c) and amending Note filed 3-
18-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021,
No. 12).
Figure 1
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7585 and 7585.6, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 9-12-2016; operative 1-1-2017 (Register 2016, No. 38).
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7585.4, 7585.5, 7585.6 and 7585.7, Business and Professions
Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 698 to new section 636,
including amendment of Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California
Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21). For prior history, see Register 93, No. 3.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (a)(2) and amending
Note filed 3-18-2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations
(Register 2021, No. 12).
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7561.1, 7587.1 and 7599.61, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 699 to new section 637,
including amendment of Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California
Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
§ 637.1. Definition.
For purposes of this article, “registered employee” means any person who is required by
the Bureau's regulations to be registered with the Bureau or who is required to complete
courses of training in powers to arrest and in the carrying and use of firearms as a
condition of becoming eligible to carry a deadly weapon.
Authority cited: Sections 7515, 7581 and 7591.6, Business and Professions Code.
Reference: Sections 7542, 7583.22 and 7596, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 699.1 to new section
637.1, including amendment of section and Note, filed 5-21-98 pursuant to section 100,
title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 98, No. 21).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending section and Note filed 3-18-2021
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).
Article 8. Fees
Authority cited: Section 6980.7, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section
6980.79, Business and Professions Code.
Authority cited: Section 7515, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections
7530 and 7570, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 7-1-2002; operative 7-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code
section 11343.4 (Register 2002, No. 27).
2. New subsection (f) and amendment of Note filed 9-21-2015; operative 1-1-2016
(Register 2015, No. 39).
Authority cited: Section 7581, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section
7588, Business and Professions Code.
Authority cited: Section 7591.6, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections
7593.15 and 7599.70, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 7-1-2002; operative 7-1-2002 pursuant to Government Code
section 11343.4 (Register 2002, No. 27).
2. Amendment of subsection (f), new subsection (k) and amendment of Note filed 9-21-
2015; operative 1-1-2016 (Register 2015, No. 39).
HISTORY
1. New section filed 5-15-2003; operative 5-15-2003 pursuant to Government Code
section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 20).
Authority cited: Section 7574.2, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section
7542.2, Business and Professions Code.
HISTORY
1. New section filed 8-17-2006; operative 8-17-2006 pursuant to Government Code
section 11343.4 (Register 2006, No. 33).
HISTORY
1. New article 9 (section 643 and appendix), section and appendix filed 6-24-2004 as an
emergency; operative 6-24-2004 (Register 2004, No. 26). A Certificate of Compliance
must be transmitted to OAL by 10-22-2004 or emergency language will be repealed by
operation of law on the following day.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-24-2004 order, including amendment of appendix,
transmitted to OAL 10-21-2004 and filed 12-6-2004 (Register 2004, No. 50).
3. Amendment of subsection (b) and appendix filed 4-9-2007; operative 5-9-2007
(Register 2007, No. 15).
4. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Appendix filed 3-18-
2021 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No.
12).
Appendix
Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual on the training topics delineated at
Business and Professions Code section 7583.7, including, without limitation, legal
aspects, techniques, liability, and company requirements relating to the arrest of an
individual. The training will utilize the Department of Consumer Affairs' Power to Arrest
Training Manual and may include lecture, discussion, exercises and role-playing.
Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual on the subject matter and
observation skills required to identify and report precursor activities to a terrorist event,
react appropriately, report the occurrence of a terrorist event, and remain safe while
helping control the scene after a terrorist event. The training will utilize the Department
of Consumer Affairs' Weapons of Mass Destruction & Terrorism Awareness for Security
Professionals course consisting of a Digital Video Disk (DVD), Student Workbook and
Facilitator Manual.
Objective: To familiarize and instruct the individual in basic skills and provide a
common body of knowledge in the performance of security guard work. All courses shall
include information and subject matter pertaining to the outline provided. Additionally, all
courses shall include written material, lecture or exercises to assure that the individual
comprehends the subject matter presented. Every newly licensed or employed security
guard shall complete two of the mandatory courses within thirty (30) days from the day
the guard's registration card is issued or the day the guard begins employment. The
remaining two mandatory courses each consisting of four (4) hours of instruction, shall
be completed within the first six (6) months from the day the guard registration card is
issued or the day the guard begins employment as a security guard. Pursuant to
Section 7583.6(b) of the Code, the following outline includes subjects that shall be
taught and the maximum number of hours that will be allowed for completion of the
Mandatory Courses.
A minimum of 12 hours must be spent covering the courses listed under sections II
through VI of subsection (d). The complete course of training shall consist of a minimum
of 16 hours and shall be completed within the first six months from either the date of
employment or date of issuance of the proprietary private security officer's registration.
(d) Proprietary Private Security Officer Training Courses I thru VI
I. POWER TO ARREST:
1. Definition of Proprietary
a. Employed by Company
b. Distinctive Uniform
c. Unarmed
d. Interact with Public
2. General
a. Private Citizen
b. Authority Originates from Company
c. Service Oriented
d. Employer Specific Policy
1. Ethics
2. Professionalism
3. Job Conduct
4. Cultural Awareness
5. Sexual Harassment
V. COMMUNICATION/CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
HISTORY
1. New section filed 11-12-2009; operative 12-12-2009 (Register 2009, No. 46).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (e) and Note filed 4-
25-2011 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2011,
No. 17).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (a) and (e) filed 3-18-2021
pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2021, No. 12).