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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 6Art. 3§ 2764 License Discipline After Lapse

§ 2764 License Discipline After Lapse

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§ 2764 License Discipline After Lapse

Key Takeaways

  • •Even if a license expires, is suspended, or given up, the board can still investigate or punish the person who had it.
  • •The board can still decide to suspend or take away the license even after it’s no longer active.
  • •This rule applies to any license, like for doctors, drivers, or other jobs.

Example

A doctor gives up their medical license because they’re moving to another country.

Even though the doctor gave up their license, the medical board can still investigate if someone complains about bad treatment they did before leaving. The board can still punish them, like taking away their old license, even if it’s already gone.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 2764 License Discipline After Lapse

The lapsing or suspension of a license by operation of law or by order or decision of the board or a court of law, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licentiate shall not deprive the board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of or action or disciplinary proceeding against such license, or to render a decision suspending or revoking such license. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1053.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

licensepensionoperationjurisdictioninvestigation

Related Statutes

  • § 7106.5 License Discipline After Expiration
  • § 6543 License Reinstatement Petitions
  • § 115.6 Temporary Professional Licensing Rules
  • § 3754.8 License Discipline Jurisdiction
  • § 24013.1 One-Year Reapplication Ban After Protest Withdrawa

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 2764.
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