California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §26059: An applicant shall not be denied a state license if the denial is based solely on any of the following: (a) A conviction or act that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or dutie

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State licensing agencies cannot deny an applicant a license based solely on certain prior convictions if the applicant obtained a certificate of rehabilitation or the conviction was dismissed under specified Penal Code sections.

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An applicant shall not be denied a state license if the denial is based solely on any of the following: (a) A conviction or act that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the business or profession for which the application is made for which the applicant or licensee has obtained a certificate of rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 4852.01) of Title 6 of Part 3 of the Penal Code. (b) A conviction that was subsequently dismissed pursuant to Section 1203.4, 1203.4a, or 1203.41 of the Penal Code or any other provision allowing for dismissal of a conviction.

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