California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §12605: Any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this part is not eligible to apply for a new license, apply for a renewal of a license, or take an examination for any license for a perio

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A person convicted of violating this part cannot apply for, renew, or test for a license for one year after conviction. The State Fire Marshal may waive this restriction if public safety is not endangered.

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Any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this part is not eligible to apply for a new license, apply for a renewal of a license, or take an examination for any license for a period of one year from the date of any conviction. The State Fire Marshal may waive the provisions of this section when he finds the granting of a license will not endanger public safety.

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