§ 10987 License Denial Or Revocation

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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The director can say no, take away, or pause a license if, after a hearing, they find the place is dirty and could spread a disease, isn’t set up right, or the owner broke a rule from the director.

Key Takeaways

•The director can refuse, suspend, or revoke a license after a hearing.
•Dirty or unsanitary conditions that could spread vesicular exanthema are a reason to deny a license.
•If the place isn’t properly equipped or maintained, the license can be denied or taken away.
•Breaking a lawful order from the director also leads to denial, suspension, or revocation.

Example

A new dog grooming shop wants a license, but the inspector sees the floors are filthy and there’s a risk of spreading a contagious skin disease among the dogs.

Because the shop isn’t clean enough to stop the disease, the director can refuse to give the license or even shut it down until it’s cleaned up.

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§ 10987 License Denial Or Revocation

The director may refuse to issue a license or renewal of license, and may revoke or suspend any license, as the case may require, if he finds after hearing, that any of the following exist: (a) The premises which are described in the application or license are not operated in a clean and sanitary manner so as to prevent the continuation and spread of vesicular exanthema. (b) The premises which are described in the application or license are not adequately equipped or maintained in the manner required by this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant to it. (c) The applicant or licensee has violated any lawful order of the director which is issued pursuant to this chapter. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

license vesicular exanthema lawful order

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 10987.

§ 10987 License Denial Or Revocation

Food and Agricultural Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 10987 License Denial Or Revocation

The director can say no, take away, or pause a license if, after a hearing, they find the place is dirty and could spread a disease, isn’t set up right, or the owner broke a rule from the director.

Key Takeaways

•The director can refuse, suspend, or revoke a license after a hearing.
•Dirty or unsanitary conditions that could spread vesicular exanthema are a reason to deny a license.
•If the place isn’t properly equipped or maintained, the license can be denied or taken away.
•Breaking a lawful order from the director also leads to denial, suspension, or revocation.

Example

A new dog grooming shop wants a license, but the inspector sees the floors are filthy and there’s a risk of spreading a contagious skin disease among the dogs.

Because the shop isn’t clean enough to stop the disease, the director can refuse to give the license or even shut it down until it’s cleaned up.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 10987 License Denial Or Revocation

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

license vesicular exanthema lawful order

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 10987.

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