California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §5653: The board may deny or refuse to issue a license to an applicant upon proof of the commission by the applicant of any act or omission which would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this c

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A licensing board may deny or refuse to issue a license to an applicant if the applicant committed an act or omission that would justify disciplinary action under this chapter.

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The board may deny or refuse to issue a license to an applicant upon proof of the commission by the applicant of any act or omission which would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter if committed by a licensee.

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