(a) Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this chapter, the department may, on a one-time-only basis, issue a 90-day certificate to an applicant for an original salesperson’s license. The certificate shall permit that person to exercise the privileges granted by the license for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of issuance. Any person, while acting under the authority of the 90-day certificate, shall not execute any documents, contracts, or listing agreements, or accept any cash or cash equivalent, for the sale or lease of a new or used manufactured home.
(b) Prior to the expiration of the 90-day certificate, the holder shall complete all other requirements prescribed under this chapter, in order to continue as a salesperson past the expiration date of the 90-day certificate.
(c) The department may restrict or condition the 90-day certificate, and attach to the exercise of the privileges thereunder, those terms and conditions as it determines are necessary for the protection of the public.
(d) The department may establish a fee to cover the costs for the issuance of the 90-day certificate.
(e) The department shall report to the Legislature the number of 90-day certificates issued and the name and address of the employing dealer of the salesperson holding the certificate during the year 1990.
(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 875, Sec. 2.)