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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 2Ch. 1Art. 5§ 1245 License Suspension And Reinstatement

§ 1245 License Suspension And Reinstatement

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§ 1245 License Suspension And Reinstatement

Key Takeaways

  • •If you have a special license or permit, you can ask the state to pause it for up to 2 years.
  • •The state has to say yes before you can pause it.
  • •To get it back after pausing, you have to ask the state and show you still meet all the rules.

Example

A restaurant owner has a special permit to sell alcohol but wants to take a break from selling it for a year to renovate.

The owner can ask the state to pause their alcohol permit for up to 2 years. If the state says yes, the permit is paused. When the restaurant is ready to sell alcohol again, the owner must ask the state to turn the permit back on and show they still follow all the rules.

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

Official Source
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§ 1245 License Suspension And Reinstatement

Any licensee or holder of a special permit may, with the approval of the state department, surrender his license or special permit for suspension by the state department for a temporary period not to exceed 24 consecutive months. Any license or special permit suspended pursuant to this section may be reinstated by the state department on receipt of an application and after an inspection showing full compliance with all applicable licensing requirements. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1147.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

licenseespecial permitsuspensionreinstatementstate department

Related Statutes

  • § 1205 Clinic Licensing Requirements
  • § 1218 Clinic License Application Review
  • § 1241 License Suspension Proceedings
  • § 1243 Withdrawal And Surrender Effects
  • § 1244 Revocation Reinstatement Procedure

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 1245.
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