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(Business and Professions Code section 4043)  \nIMPORTANT: Follow these instructions completely. A checklist is provided with these instructions. The Board encourages the use of the checklist to assist with the application process. If the number of forms included in this application is insufficient, print additional copies. Allow approximately 45 days from the date your application is received by the Board before checking on the status. The contact person(s) designated on the application will be advised if additional information is necessary. Incomplete or redacted copies of supporting documents will not be accepted.  \nCalifornia Business and Professions Code (BPC) section 4035 defines “person\" to include, but is not limited to, firm, association, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, state governmental agency, trust, or political subdivision.  \nWherever the term “person” is used in these instructions, the Wholesaler License Application or any affidavit submitted in support of a Wholesaler License Application, such term shall mean “person” as defined in BPC section 4035.  \nBPC section 4201(a) states: “If the applicant is other than a natural person, the application shall state the information as to each person beneficially interested therein or any person with management or control over the license.”  \nBPC section 4201(b) states that the term “person beneficially interested” means and includes:  \n• If the applicant is a partnership or other unincorporated association, each partner or member.  \n• If the applicant is a corporation, each of its officers, directors, and stockholders, provided that a natural person shall not be deemed to be beneficially interested in a nonprofit corporation.  \n• If the applicant is a limited liability company, each officer, manager, or member.  \nWherever the term “person beneficially interested” is used in these instructions, the Wholesaler License Application or any affidavit submitted in support of a Wholesaler License Application, such term shall have the meaning set forth in BPC section 4201(b) .  \nThe application shall provide information to identify the ownership of the applicant business. This may include multiple levels of ownership. The Board may require additional documentation to confirm or substantiate any information provided in the application, including, without limitation, the reported ownership structure.  \nSIGNATURES: Any time a signature is required, it must be an original dated signature or a digital signature that complies with the Board’s Digital Signatures Policy Statement located on the Board’s website. All documents with digital signatures shall be emailed to the Board.  \nWHEN SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS TO THE BOARD, KEEP A COPY FOR YOUR RECORDS.  \n17M-4 (rev 1/2025) 1 of 11  \nCHECKLIST FOR FILING A CALIFORNIA WHOLESALER APPLICATION  \nSECTION A. FEE(S): ALL APPLICANTS  \n􀂅 APPLICATION FEE: $1,000  \nInclude a check or money order made payable to the California State Board of Pharmacy. This fee is nonrefundable.  \n• Optional: Temporary Wholesaler License Fee: $715  \nTo request a temporary wholesaler license pursuant to BPC section 4160(k), submit the temporary license fee in addition to the application fee. NOTE: Temporary license may be issued by the Board in its discretion, upon such conditions and for such periods of time, not to exceed 180 days, as the Board de","cbCaicqMpkbnwA4z","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicqMpkbnwA4z","pdf",2123317,32,"English","# CHECKLIST FOR FILING A CALIFORNIA WHOLESALER APPLICATION\n## SECTION A. FEE(S): ALL APPLICANTS\n## SECTION B. 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