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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 2Art. 14§ 18844 License Revocation For Unpaid Fines

§ 18844 License Revocation For Unpaid Fines

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§ 18844 License Revocation For Unpaid Fines

Key Takeaways

  • •If you don't pay a fine within 30 days after being told to, your license can be taken away.
  • •The government can take you to court to make you pay the fine plus extra money for their lawyer.
  • •The court will handle this case quickly, even before other cases.

Example

You get a fine for breaking a rule at work, but you ignore it and don’t pay.

If you don’t pay the fine within 30 days, your work license could be taken away. The government can also sue you to get the money, and you’ll have to pay even more for their lawyer.

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

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§ 18844 License Revocation For Unpaid Fines

If a licensee fails to pay any fine assessed under this chapter within 30 days after receipt of notice by the executive officer, after time for appeal has passed or after action on an appeal by the commission, the commission may, without hearing, revoke or suspend the license held by the licensee and authorize the Attorney General to bring an action in superior court to collect the amount due and attorney’s fees. The action shall be speedily determined by the court and shall take precedence over all matters pending therein except criminal cases, applications for injunction, or other matters to which special precedence has been given by law. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1092, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

licenseefinerevoke or suspendAttorney Generalsuperior courtamount due and attorney’s fees

Related Statutes

  • § 10079 Attorney General Legal Services
  • § 18827 Promoter Tax Enforcement Actions
  • § 18835 Tax Collection Enforcement Actions
  • § 18841 License Revocation Authority
  • § 18843 Fines For Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 18844.
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