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CA Bus & Prof Code § 464 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 7 - Licensee|Section 464.

464.  (a) Any of the boards within the department may establish, by regulation, a system for a retired category of licensure for persons who are not actively engaged in the practice of their profession or vocation.(b) The regulation shall contain the following:(1) A retired license shall be issued to a person with either an active license or an inactive license that was not placed on inactive status for disciplinary reasons. (2) The holder of a retired license issued pursuant to this section shall not engage in any activity for which a license is required, unless the board, by regulation, specifies the criteria for a retired licensee to practice his or her profession or vocation.(3) The holder of a retired license shall not be required to renew that license.(4) The board shall establish an appropriate application fee for a retired license to cover the reasonable regulatory cost of issuing a retired license.(5) In order for the holder of a retired license issued pursuant to this section to restore his or her license to an active status, the holder of that license shall meet all the following:(A) Pay a fee established by statute or regulation.(B) Certify, in a manner satisfactory to the board, that he or she has not committed an act or crime constituting grounds for denial of licensure.(C) Comply with the fingerprint submission requirements established by regulation.(D) If the board requires completion of continuing education for renewal of an active license, complete continuing education equivalent to that required for renewal of an active license, unless a different requirement is specified by the board.(E) Complete any other requirements as specified by the board by regulation.(c) A board may upon its own determination, and shall upon receipt of a complaint from any person, investigate the actions of any licensee, including a person with a license that either restricts or prohibits the practice of that person in his or her profession or vocation, including, but not limited to, a license that is retired, inactive, canceled, revoked, or suspended. (d) Subdivisions (a) and (b) shall not apply to a board that has other statutory authority to establish a retired license.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 473, Sec. 1. (AB 2859) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 472 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 9 - Certification of Third-Party Dispute Resolution Processes for New Motor Vehicles|Section 472.

472.  Unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions govern the construction of this chapter:(a) “New motor vehicle” means a new motor vehicle as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code.(b) “Manufacturer” means a new motor vehicle manufacturer, manufacturer branch, distributor, or distributor branch required to be licensed pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 11700) of Chapter 4 of Division 5 of the Vehicle Code.(c) “Qualified third party dispute resolution process” means a third party dispute resolution process which operates in compliance with subdivision (d) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code and this chapter and which has been certified by the department pursuant to this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1232, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 472.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 9 - Certification of Third-Party Dispute Resolution Processes for New Motor Vehicles|Section 472.1.

472.1.  The department shall establish a program for certifying each third-party dispute resolution process used for the arbitration of disputes pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code. In establishing the program, the department shall do all of the following:(a) Prescribe and provide forms to be used to apply for certification under this chapter.(b) Establish a set of minimum standards which shall be used to determine whether a third-party dispute resolution process is in substantial compliance with subdivision (d) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code and this chapter.(c) Prescribe the information which each manufacturer, or other entity, that operates a third-party dispute resolution process shall provide the department in the application for certification. In prescribing the information to accompany the application for certification, the department shall require the manufacturer, or other entity, to provide only that information which the department finds is reasonably necessary to enable the department to determine whether the third-party dispute resolution process is in substantial compliance with subdivision (d) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code and this chapter.(d) Prescribe the information that each qualified third-party dispute resolution process shall provide the department, and the time intervals at which the information shall be required, to enable the department to determine whether the qualified third-party dispute resolution process continues to operate in substantial compliance with subdivision (d) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code and this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1232, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 472.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 9 - Certification of Third-Party Dispute Resolution Processes for New Motor Vehicles|Section 472.2.

472.2.  (a) Each manufacturer may establish, or otherwise make available to buyers or lessees of new motor vehicles, a qualified third-party dispute resolution process for the resolution of disputes pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code. A manufacturer that itself operates the third-party dispute resolution process shall apply to the department for certification of that process. If the manufacturer makes the third-party dispute resolution process available to buyers or lessees of new motor vehicles through contract or other arrangement with another entity, that entity shall apply to the department for certification. An entity that operates a third-party dispute resolution process for more than one manufacturer shall make a separate application for certification for each manufacturer that uses that entity’s third-party dispute resolution process. The application for certification shall be accompanied by the information prescribed by the department.(b) The department shall review the application and accompanying information and, after conducting an onsite inspection, shall determine whether the third-party dispute resolution process is in substantial compliance with subdivision (d) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code and this chapter. If the department determines that the process is in substantial compliance, the department shall certify the process. If the department determines that the process is not in substantial compliance, the department shall deny certification and shall state, in writing, the reasons for denial and the modifications in the operation of the process that are required in order for the process to be certified.(c) The department shall make a final determination whether to certify a third-party dispute resolution process or to deny certification not later than 90 calendar days following the date the department accepts the application for certification as complete.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1232, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 472.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 9 - Certification of Third-Party Dispute Resolution Processes for New Motor Vehicles|Section 472.3.

472.3.  (a) The department, in accordance with the time intervals prescribed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 472.1, but at least once annually, shall review the operation and performance of each qualified third-party dispute resolution process and determine, using the information provided the department as prescribed pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 472.1 and the monitoring and inspection information described in subdivision (c) of Section 472.4, whether the process is operating in substantial compliance with subdivision (d) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code and this chapter. If the department determines that the process is in substantial compliance, the certification shall remain in effect.(b) If the department determines that the process is not in substantial compliance with subdivision (d) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code or this chapter, the department shall issue a notice of decertification to the entity which operates the process and shall send a copy of that notice to any manufacturer affected by the decertification. The notice of decertification shall state the reasons for the issuance of the notice and prescribe the modifications in the operation of the process that are required in order for the process to retain its certification.(c) A notice of decertification shall take effect 180 calendar days following the date the notice is served on the manufacturer, or other entity, which uses the process that the department has determined is not in substantial compliance with subdivision (d) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code or this chapter. The department shall withdraw the notice of decertification prior to its effective date if the department determines, after a public hearing, that the manufacturer, or other entity, which uses the process has made the modifications in the operation of the process required in the notice of decertification and is in substantial compliance with subdivision (d) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code and this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1232, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 472.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 9 - Certification of Third-Party Dispute Resolution Processes for New Motor Vehicles|Section 472.4.

472.4.  In addition to any other requirements of this chapter, the department shall do all of the following:(a) Establish procedures to assist owners or lessees of new motor vehicles who have complaints regarding the operation of a qualified third-party dispute resolution process. (b) Establish methods for measuring customer satisfaction and to identify violations of this chapter, which shall include an annual random postcard or telephone survey by the department of the customers of each qualified third-party dispute resolution process. (c) Monitor and inspect, on a regular basis, qualified third-party dispute resolution processes to determine whether they continue to meet the standards for certification. Monitoring and inspection shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:(1) Onsite inspections of each qualified third-party dispute resolution process not less frequently than twice annually. (2) Investigation of complaints from consumers regarding the operation of qualified third-party dispute resolution processes and analyses of representative samples of complaints against each process. (3) Analyses of the annual surveys required by subdivision (b). (d) Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles of the failure of a manufacturer to honor a decision of a qualified third-party dispute resolution process to enable the Department of Motor Vehicles to take appropriate enforcement action against the manufacturer pursuant to Section 11705.4 of the Vehicle Code. (e) Submit a biennial report to the Legislature evaluating the effectiveness of this chapter, make available to the public summaries of the statistics and other information supplied by each qualified third-party dispute resolution process, and publish educational materials regarding the purposes of this chapter.(f) Adopt regulations as necessary and appropriate to implement this chapter and subdivision (d) of Section 1793.22 of the Civil Code.(g) Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the department in exercising its certification, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 107, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 475 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1.5 - DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 475.

475.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, the provisions of this division shall govern the denial of licenses on the grounds of:(1) Knowingly making a false statement of material fact, or knowingly omitting to state a material fact, in an application for a license.(2) Conviction of a crime.(3) Commission of any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit with the intent to substantially benefit himself or another, or substantially injure another.(4) Commission of any act which, if done by a licentiate of the business or profession in question, would be grounds for suspension or revocation of license. (b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, the provisions of this division shall govern the suspension and revocation of licenses on grounds specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a).(c) A license shall not be denied, suspended, or revoked on the grounds of a lack of good moral character or any similar ground relating to an applicant’s character, reputation, personality, or habits.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1289, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 476 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1.5 - DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 476.

476.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), nothing in this division shall apply to the licensure or registration of persons pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 6000) of Division 3, or pursuant to Division 9 (commencing with Section 23000) or pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 19800) of Division 8.(b) Section 494.5 shall apply to the licensure of persons authorized to practice law pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 6000) of Division 3, and the licensure or registration of persons pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 19800) of Division 8 or pursuant to Division 9 (commencing with Section 23000).(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 455, Sec. 2. (AB 1424) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 477 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1.5 - DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 477.

477.  As used in this division:(a) “Board” includes “bureau,” “commission,” “committee,” “department,” “division,” “examining committee,” “program,” and “agency.” (b) “License” includes certificate, registration or other means to engage in a business or profession regulated by this code.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 654, Sec. 5.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 478 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1.5 - DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES|CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions|Section 478.

478.  (a) As used in this division, “application” includes the original documents or writings filed and any other supporting documents or writings including supporting documents provided or filed contemporaneously, or later, in support of the application whether provided or filed by the applicant or by any other person in support of the application.(b) As used in this division, “material” includes a statement or omission substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the business or profession.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1289, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 480.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1.5 - DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES|CHAPTER 2 - Denial of Licenses|Section 480.5.

480.5.  (a) An individual who has satisfied any of the requirements needed to obtain a license regulated under this division while incarcerated, who applies for that license upon release from incarceration, and who is otherwise eligible for the license shall not be subject to a delay in processing his or her application or a denial of the license solely on the basis that some or all of the licensure requirements were completed while the individual was incarcerated.(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to a petition for reinstatement of a license or to limit the ability of a board to deny a license pursuant to Section 480.(c) This section shall not apply to the licensure of individuals under the initiative act referred to in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1000) of Division 2.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 410, Sec. 1. (AB 1702) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 481 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1.5 - DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES|CHAPTER 2 - Denial of Licenses|Section 481.

481.  (a) Each board under this code shall develop criteria to aid it, when considering the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license, to determine whether a crime is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the business or profession it regulates.(b) Criteria for determining whether a crime is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the business or profession a board regulates shall include all of the following:(1) The nature and gravity of the offense.(2) The number of years elapsed since the date of the offense.(3) The nature and duties of the profession in which the applicant seeks licensure or in which the licensee is licensed.(c) A board shall not deny a license based in whole or in part on a conviction without considering evidence of rehabilitation submitted by an applicant pursuant to any process established in the practice act or regulations of the particular board and as directed by Section 482.(d) Each board shall post on its Internet Web site a summary of the criteria used to consider whether a crime is considered to be substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the business or profession it regulates consistent with this section.(e) This section does not in any way modify or otherwise affect the existing authority of the following entities in regard to licensure:(1) The State Athletic Commission.(2) The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.(3) The California Horse Racing Board.(f) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2020.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 995, Sec. 7. (AB 2138) Effective January 1, 2019. Section operative July 1, 2020, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 482 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1.5 - DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES|CHAPTER 2 - Denial of Licenses|Section 482.

482.  (a) Each board under this code shall develop criteria to evaluate the rehabilitation of a person when doing either of the following:(1) Considering the denial of a license by the board under Section 480.(2) Considering suspension or revocation of a license under Section 490.(b) Each board shall consider whether an applicant or licensee has made a showing of rehabilitation if either of the following are met:(1) The applicant or licensee has completed the criminal sentence at issue without a violation of parole or probation.(2) The board, applying its criteria for rehabilitation, finds that the applicant is rehabilitated.(c) This section does not in any way modify or otherwise affect the existing authority of the following entities in regard to licensure:(1) The State Athletic Commission.(2) The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.(3) The California Horse Racing Board.(d) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2020.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 995, Sec. 9. (AB 2138) Effective January 1, 2019. Section operative July 1, 2020, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 484 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1.5 - DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES|CHAPTER 2 - Denial of Licenses|Section 484.

484.  No person applying for licensure under this code shall be required to submit to any licensing board any attestation by other persons to his good moral character.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 1321.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 485 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1.5 - DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES|CHAPTER 2 - Denial of Licenses|Section 485.

485.  Upon denial of an application for a license under this chapter or Section 496, the board shall do either of the following:(a) File and serve a statement of issues in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(b) Notify the applicant that the application is denied, stating (1) the reason for the denial, and (2) that the applicant has the right to a hearing under Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code if written request for hearing is made within 60 days after service of the notice of denial. Unless written request for hearing is made within the 60-day period, the applicant’s right to a hearing is deemed waived.Service of the notice of denial may be made in the manner authorized for service of summons in civil actions, or by registered mail addressed to the applicant at the latest address filed by the applicant in writing with the board in his or her application or otherwise. Service by mail is complete on the date of mailing.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 2.3. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 486 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1.5 - DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES|CHAPTER 2 - Denial of Licenses|Section 486.

486.  Where the board has denied an application for a license under this chapter or Section 496, it shall, in its decision, or in its notice under subdivision (b) of Section 485, inform the applicant of the following:(a) The earliest date on which the applicant may reapply for a license which shall be one year from the effective date of the decision, or service of the notice under subdivision (b) of Section 485, unless the board prescribes an earlier date or a later date is prescribed by another statute.(b) That all competent evidence of rehabilitation presented will be considered upon a reapplication.Along with the decision, or the notice under subdivision (b) of Section 485, the board shall serve a copy of the criteria relating to rehabilitation formulated under Section 482.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 758, Sec. 2.4. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 487 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1.5 - DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES|CHAPTER 2 - Denial of Licenses|Section 487.

487.  If a hearing is requested by the applicant, the board shall conduct such hearing within 90 days from the date the hearing is requested unless the applicant shall request or agree in writing to a postponement or continuance of the hearing. Notwithstanding the above, the Office of Administrative Hearings may order, or on a showing of good cause, grant a request for, up to 45 additional days within which to conduct a hearing, except in cases involving alleged examination or licensing fraud, in which cases the period may be up to 180 days. In no case shall more than two such orders be made or requests be granted.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 220, Sec. 1. Effective June 30, 1986.)