California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §10186.2: (a) (1) A licensee shall report any of the following to the department: (A) The bringing of a criminal complaint, information, or indictment charging a felony against the licensee.

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What this law says, in plain English

Licensees must report to the department within 30 days of being charged with or convicted of felonies or misdemeanors, or subject to disciplinary action. Failure to report may result in disciplinary action.

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(a) (1) A licensee shall report any of the following to the department: (A) The bringing of a criminal complaint, information, or indictment charging a felony against the licensee. (B) The conviction of the licensee, including any verdict of guilty, or plea of guilty or no contest, of any felony or misdemeanor. (C) Any disciplinary action taken by another licensing entity or authority of this state or of another state or an agency of the federal government. (2) The report required by this subdivision shall be made in writing within 30 days of the date of the bringing of the indictment or the charging of a felony, the conviction, or the disciplinary action. (b) Failure to make a report required by this section shall constitute a cause for discipline.

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