§ 10103 License Suspension Jurisdiction

Business and Professions Code·California

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Even if a license ends, is suspended, or is given up, the department can still investigate and take action against the license holder, including suspending or revoking the license.

Key Takeaways

•The department keeps its power to investigate even if a license lapses, is suspended, or is voluntarily surrendered.
•A court order or department decision that stops a license does not stop future disciplinary actions.
•The department can still decide to suspend or permanently take away the license after such events.

Example

A plumber voluntarily gives up his license after a complaint, but the department still looks into whether he broke any rules and can decide to permanently take away his license.

The department can keep investigating the plumber and can still decide to suspend or revoke the license, even though the plumber already gave it up.

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§ 10103 License Suspension Jurisdiction

The lapsing or suspension of a license by operation of law or by order or decision of the department or a court of law, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee shall not deprive the department of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of or action or disciplinary proceeding against such licensee, or to render a decision suspending or revoking such license.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 10103.

§ 10103 License Suspension Jurisdiction

Business and Professions Code·California

AI SummaryReview recommended

§ 10103 License Suspension Jurisdiction

Even if a license ends, is suspended, or is given up, the department can still investigate and take action against the license holder, including suspending or revoking the license.

Key Takeaways

•The department keeps its power to investigate even if a license lapses, is suspended, or is voluntarily surrendered.
•A court order or department decision that stops a license does not stop future disciplinary actions.
•The department can still decide to suspend or permanently take away the license after such events.

Example

A plumber voluntarily gives up his license after a complaint, but the department still looks into whether he broke any rules and can decide to permanently take away his license.

The department can keep investigating the plumber and can still decide to suspend or revoke the license, even though the plumber already gave it up.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source

View on CA.gov

§ 10103 License Suspension Jurisdiction

Last verified: February 26, 2026

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 10103.

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