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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 5Art. 2§ 19825 License Hearing Procedures

§ 19825 License Hearing Procedures

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§ 19825 License Hearing Procedures

Key Takeaways

  • •The commission can decide to hold a formal hearing for things like licenses or permits.
  • •This hearing will follow specific rules from another part of the law (Chapter 5).
  • •The hearing is for serious decisions, like if someone should get a license or not.

Example

If someone applies for a license to sell food, but there are concerns about their past behavior.

The commission can hold a formal hearing to decide if the person should get the license. They will follow special rules to make sure everything is fair.

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

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§ 19825 License Hearing Procedures

The commission may require that any matter of an adjudicative nature regarding a license, permit, or finding of suitability, that the commission is authorized or required to consider in an evidentiary hearing, including a hearing held pursuant to Section 19870, be heard and determined in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 45, Sec. 1. (AB 120) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

adjudicative naturelicensepermitfinding of suitabilityevidentiary hearingSection 19870Chapter 5Government Code

Related Statutes

  • § 19824 Commission Licensing And Enforcement Powers
  • § 19821 Public Meeting And License Records
  • § 19870 License Application Decisions
  • § 19872 Ex Parte Communication Ban
  • § 2040 License And Certificate Definitions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19825.
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