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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 5Art. 4§ 19855 License Requirement Compliance

§ 19855 License Requirement Compliance

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§ 19855 License Requirement Compliance

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a license from the state before you can do certain jobs or activities.
  • •If the state tells you to get a gambling license or prove you're suitable, you have 45 days to apply.
  • •Breaking this rule can get you in trouble.

Example

You want to open a casino.

You must first get a gambling license from the state. If the state tells you to apply, you have 45 days to do it. If you don't, you can't open your casino.

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

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§ 19855 License Requirement Compliance

Except as otherwise provided by statute or regulation, every person who, by statute or regulation, is required to hold a state license shall obtain the license prior to engaging in the activity or occupying the position with respect to which the license is required. Every person who, by order of the commission, is required to apply for a gambling license or a finding of suitability shall file the application within 45 calendar days after receipt of the order. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 760, Sec. 2. (SB 472) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

state licensegambling licensefinding of suitability45 calendar days

Related Statutes

  • § 19864 Gambling License Application Requirements
  • § 19856 Gambling License Qualification Standards
  • § 19862 Gambling License Denial Grounds
  • § 19875 Gambling License Display Requirement
  • § 19876 Gambling License Renewal Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19855.
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