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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 3Art. 7§ 1323 Emergency License Suspension

§ 1323 Emergency License Suspension

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§ 1323 Emergency License Suspension

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can take away your license or registration right away if they think it's needed to keep people safe.
  • •They have to tell you why and when it's happening, and give you a chance to fight it.
  • •You get a hearing within 15 days if you ask for one, and the hearing must happen within 30 days.
  • •The suspension lasts until the hearing is done and they make a final decision, but if they take too long (more than 60 days after the hearing), the suspension goes away.

Example

A doctor is accused of doing something very dangerous while treating patients.

The government can stop the doctor from working right away to keep patients safe. They have to tell the doctor why and when this is happening. The doctor can ask for a hearing to fight it, and the hearing must happen quickly. If the government doesn't make a final decision within 60 days after the hearing, the doctor can go back to work.

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

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§ 1323 Emergency License Suspension

The department may temporarily suspend a license or registration prior to any hearing, when it has determined that the action is necessary to protect the public welfare. The department shall notify the licensee or registrant of the temporary suspension and the effective date thereof and at the same time shall serve the licensee or registrant with an accusation. Upon receipt of a notice of defense by the licensee or registrant, the matter shall, within 15 days, be set for hearing. The hearing shall be held as soon as possible, but not later than 30 days after receipt of that notice. The temporary suspension shall remain in effect until the time the hearing is completed and the department has made a final determination on the merits. However, the temporary suspension shall be deemed vacated if the department fails to make a final decision within 60 days after the hearing has been completed. (Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 510, Sec. 37. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

temporary suspensionlicense or registrationpublic welfarehearingfinal determination

Related Statutes

  • § 1322 License Suspension Proceedings
  • § 10137 Broker Compensation Restrictions
  • § 10240 Broker Loan Disclosure Requirements
  • § 10240.1 Dwelling Secured Loans
  • § 10240.2 Dwelling Unit Ownership Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 1323.
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