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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 10Art. 13§ 7424 Establishment License Fee Schedule

§ 7424 Establishment License Fee Schedule

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§ 7424 Establishment License Fee Schedule

Key Takeaways

  • •The first-time fee to get a license for a business is up to $80.
  • •Renewing the license costs up to $40.
  • •If you renew late, you pay an extra 50% of the renewal fee.
  • •If you buy an existing business, the new license fee might be cheaper than starting fresh.

Example

You own a small café and need to renew your license.

If you renew on time, you pay up to $40. If you forget and renew late, you’ll pay an extra $20 (50% of $40).

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

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§ 7424 Establishment License Fee Schedule

The amounts of the fees payable under this chapter relating to licenses to operate an establishment are as follows: (a) The application and initial license fee shall be not more than eighty dollars ($80). (b) The renewal fee shall be not more than forty dollars ($40). (c) The delinquency fee is 50 percent of the renewal fee in effect on the date of renewal. (d) Any application and initial license fee for the change of ownership of an existing establishment may be established by the board in an amount less than the fee prescribed for a new establishment, but sufficient to cover the costs of processing the application and issuing the license. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 213, Sec. 4. Effective July 15, 1992. Applicable from July 1, 1992, pursuant to Sec. 6 of Ch. 213.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 7347 Establishment Licensing Requirements
  • § 7356 Mobile Unit Ownership Transfer
  • § 7401 Licensee Practice Status Reporting
  • § 7417 License Renewal After Expiration
  • § 7418 License Renewal Deadline

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 7424.
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