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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 2Ch. 2.5Art. 5§ 2542 License Disciplinary Grounds

§ 2542 License Disciplinary Grounds

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§ 2542 License Disciplinary Grounds

This law says the government can take away or punish someone's work license if they break rules, lie, or do bad things related to their job.

Key Takeaways

  • •If you break rules at work, you can lose your license.
  • •Getting convicted of a serious crime can make you lose your license.
  • •Lying or cheating to get or keep your license is not allowed.
  • •You must keep good records of your work and show them if asked.
  • •Helping someone work without a license can get you in trouble.

Example

A truck driver gets caught lying on their license application about their driving record.

The government can suspend or take away their truck driving license because they lied to get it.

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

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§ 2542 License Disciplinary Grounds

The commissioner may suspend, revoke, or take other disciplinary action against a license as provided in this article if the licensee or any partner, officer, director, controlling shareholder, or manager thereof: (a) Violates any section of this code which relates to his or her licensed activities. (b) Is convicted of any felony. (c) Is convicted of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. (d) Violates any of the regulations promulgated by the commissioner pursuant to this chapter. (e) Commits any act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit whereby another is injured or any act involving moral turpitude. (f) Has misrepresented a material fact in obtaining a license. (g) Aids or abets an unlicensed person to evade this chapter. (h) Fails to make and keep records showing his or her transactions as a licensee, or fails to have these records available for inspection by the commissioner or his or her duly authorized representative for a period of not less than three years after completion of any transaction to which the records refer, or refuses to comply with a written request of the commissioner to make such record available for inspection. (i) Violates or attempts to violate this chapter relating to the particular activity for which he or she is licensed. (j) Fails to equip or maintain his or her vehicles, as required by this code or by the regulations adopted pursuant to this code. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 161, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

commissionfelonyshareholderfraudvehicleregulationlicensedirector

Related Statutes

  • § 2541 License Denial Grounds
  • § 11403 Service Of Process Appointment
  • § 2540 License Suspension Authority
  • § 2543 Conviction Effect On Licensing
  • § 2545 License Suspension Surrender

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 2542.
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