§ 11708 License Denial Hearing Rights

Vehicle Code·California

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This law says that if the government refuses to give a car business (like a dealer or manufacturer) a license, the business can ask for a hearing to argue why they should get it.

Key Takeaways

•If the government refuses a license to a car business, the business can ask for a hearing.
•The request for a hearing must be in writing and within 60 days of the refusal.
•The hearing will follow the rules set out in another part of the law (Chapter 5 of the Government Code).

Example

A car dealership applies for a license to sell cars, but the government says no.

The dealership can ask for a hearing within 60 days to explain why they should get the license.

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§ 11708 License Denial Hearing Rights

(a) Upon refusal of the department to issue a license and special plates to a manufacturer, manufacturer branch, remanufacturer, remanufacturer branch, distributor, distributor branch, transporter, or dealer, the applicant shall be entitled to demand, in writing, a hearing before the director or his or her representative within 60 days after notice of refusal. (b) The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1286, Sec. 33.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

license and special plates hearing Chapter 5 Government Code

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11708.

§ 11708 License Denial Hearing Rights

Vehicle Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 11708 License Denial Hearing Rights

This law says that if the government refuses to give a car business (like a dealer or manufacturer) a license, the business can ask for a hearing to argue why they should get it.

Key Takeaways

•If the government refuses a license to a car business, the business can ask for a hearing.
•The request for a hearing must be in writing and within 60 days of the refusal.
•The hearing will follow the rules set out in another part of the law (Chapter 5 of the Government Code).

Example

A car dealership applies for a license to sell cars, but the government says no.

The dealership can ask for a hearing within 60 days to explain why they should get the license.

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

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 11708 License Denial Hearing Rights

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

license and special plates hearing Chapter 5 Government Code

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11708.

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