California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §19276: After the cancellation or revocation of a permit or during the period of its suspension, it is unlawful for a household mover to conduct any operations as a household mover.

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A household mover cannot operate after their permit is canceled, revoked, or suspended. The bureau may deny new permit applications based on prior permit cancellations or unlawful activities.

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After the cancellation or revocation of a permit or during the period of its suspension, it is unlawful for a household mover to conduct any operations as a household mover. The bureau may either grant or deny an application for a new permit whenever it appears that a prior permit of the applicant has been canceled or revoked pursuant to Section 19275, or whenever it appears, after a hearing, that as a prior permitholder, the applicant engaged in any of the unlawful activities set forth in Section 19275 for which its permit might have been canceled or revoked.

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