§ 7686 License Suspension Revocation Rules

Business and Professions Code·California

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•The bureau can take away your license if you break the rules.
•They have to tell you first and give you a chance to explain.
•They follow special rules when deciding to take away your license.

Example

If you have a driver's license and you keep speeding or driving recklessly, the DMV might take your license away.

The DMV has to tell you why they want to take your license and let you have a hearing to explain yourself before they decide.

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§ 7686 License Suspension Revocation Rules

The bureau may suspend or revoke licenses, after proper notice and hearing to the licensee, if the licensee has been found guilty by the bureau of any of the acts or omissions constituting grounds for disciplinary action. The proceedings under this article shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the bureau shall have all the powers granted therein. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 568, Sec. 133. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 7686.

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