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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 6Ch. 2§ 11517 License Revocation Ineligibility Period

§ 11517 License Revocation Ineligibility Period

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§ 11517 License Revocation Ineligibility Period

If a person’s professional license is taken away or denied for reasons other than failing a test, they can’t apply for the same kind of license (or a related one) for three years.

Key Takeaways

  • •A three‑year ban starts from the date the license is revoked or denied.
  • •The ban applies whether you try to get the same license or another one that involves the same duties.
  • •The rule only kicks in when the denial or revocation is for reasons other than failing an exam.

Example

A plumber has his plumbing license revoked because he repeatedly used sub‑standard parts that caused leaks.

Because the revocation was for unsafe work—not just because he failed a test—he cannot apply for a new plumbing license, or any other license that involves similar safety duties, for three years.

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

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§ 11517 License Revocation Ineligibility Period

Any person whose license or certificate issued pursuant to this division, Chapter 3.4 (commencing with Section 14090), or Chapter 3.6 (commencing with Section 14151) of Division 7 is revoked, or whose application for such a license or certificate is denied for reasons other than his or her failure to satisfy examination requirements, is ineligible for a period of three years from the effective date of the decision to deny or revoke the license or certificate to apply or reapply as an individual, a business, or officer, director, administrator, or owner with a 10 percent or greater interest in a business, whichever is applicable, for the same kind of license or certificate or another license or certificate issued by the department if the grounds for the revocation or denial are determined by the department to be directly relevant to the functions, duties, or responsibilities of that other license or certificate. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 609, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2000.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

license or certificaterevokeddeniedthree yearsdirectly relevantfunctions, duties, or responsibilities

Related Statutes

  • § 2187 Deputy Commissioner License Revocation
  • § 32742 Animal Movement Restrictions
  • § 41004 Committee Member Terms
  • § 43004 Civil Penalty Time Limits
  • § 43065 Fruit Wholesaler License Discipline

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 11517.
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