§ 2235 Fraudulent License Enforcement

Business and Professions Code·California

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•If someone lies or cheats to get a work license, they can get in trouble.
•Even if the license was given by mistake, the person can still face consequences.
•The government will take action if they find out about the lie or mistake.

Example

A nurse lies on their application to get a license to work in a hospital.

If the government finds out the nurse lied, they can take away the license and punish the nurse.

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§ 2235 Fraudulent License Enforcement

Upon referral from the division, the Senior Assistant Attorney General of the Health Quality Enforcement Section shall initiate action against any licensee who obtains a certificate by fraud or misrepresentation, including a reciprocity certificate which is based upon a certificate or license obtained by fraud or mistake. The division shall take action against any licensee whose certificate was issued by mistake. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1597, Sec. 17.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Senior Assistant Attorney General Health Quality Enforcement Section fraud or misrepresentation reciprocity certificate issued by mistake

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California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2235.

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