2705. General Definitions and Short Form References.

2705. General Definitions and Short Form References.
Unless otherwise expressly indicated or compelled by the context in which used, words, phrases and short form
references appearing in this Chapter shall have meanings as ascribed herein.

(a) “Advertising.” Any written or printed communication, or oral communication made in accordance with a text or
outline that has been reduced to written form, which is published for the purpose of inducing persons to purchase or use
a product or service.
(b) “Applicant.” Any person applying to the Department of Real Estate for a license, permit, public report or other
entitlement.
(c) “Department,” “DRE,” “Bureau” or “CalBRE.” The Department of Real Estate of the State of California.
(d) “Code.” The Business and Professions Code.

(e) “Commissioner.” The Real Estate Commissioner of the State of California.
(f) “Examination.” Any examination to qualify for any license issued under authority of the Real Estate Law.
(g) “License.” Any license issued under authority of the Real Estate Law.

(h) “Permit.” Any authorization or entitlement issued by the commissioner to engage in a transaction or course of
conduct for which a permit is required under the Real Estate Law or Subdivided Lands Law.

(i) “Public Report.” A report issued by the Commissioner under authority of Section 11018 of the Code.
(j) “Real Estate Law.” Part 1 of Division 4 of the Code (Section 10000 et seq.).
(k) “Subdivision Interests.” Lots, parcels, units, undivided interest shares, time-share estates or time-share uses subject
to regulation under the provisions of Chapter 1, Part 2, Division 4 of the Code.
(l) “Subdivision Law” or “Subdivided Lands Law.” Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 4 of the Code (Section 11000 et
seq.).
(m) “Common Interests.” Property owned or controlled by, and/or services furnished to, owners, lessees or persons
having the exclusive right to the use of subdivision interests, by an association comprising the separate owners of said
interests in those subdivisions enumerated in Section 11004.5 of the Code.

(n) “Responsible broker.” The real estate broker responsible for the exercise of control and supervision of real estate
salespersons under Section 10159.2, or a licensee subject to discipline under subdivision (h) of Section 10177 for failure
to supervise activity requiring a real estate license. The supervision of a salesperson required under this part or any other
law is limited to regulatory compliance and consumer protection.

(o) “Retain” or “retention.” The relationship between a responsible broker and a licensee who is either an independent
contractor affiliated with, or an employee of, a broker to perform activities that require a license and are performed
under a broker’s supervision. However, the word “retain” will also have its common meaning when used outside the
context of the relationship between a broker and subsidiary licensee, as when referring to retention of records.

Article 3. License Applications, Fees and Changes