Bus. & Prof. Code, § 26059 · Chapter 5. Licensing
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 26059
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
An applicant shall not be denied a state license if the denial is based solely on any of the following:
(a) A conviction or act that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the business or profession for which the application is made for which the applicant or licensee has obtained a certificate of rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 4852.01) of Title 6 of Part 3 of the Penal Code.
(b) A conviction that was subsequently dismissed pursuant to Section 1203.4, 1203.4a, or 1203.41 of the Penal Code or any other provision allowing for dismissal of a conviction.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added November 8, 2016, by initiative Proposition 64, Sec. 6.1.
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Penal Code
- Pen. Code, § 1203.4Printed as Section 1203.4, 1203.4a, or 1203.41 of the Penal Code
- Pen. Code, § 1203.4aPrinted as Section 1203.4, 1203.4a, or 1203.41 of the Penal Code
- Pen. Code, § 1203.41Printed as Section 1203.4, 1203.4a, or 1203.41 of the Penal Code
- Pen. Code, pt. 3, tit. 6, ch. 3.5Procedure for Restoration of Rights and Application for PardonPrinted as Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 4852.01) of Title 6 of Part 3 of the Penal Code
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