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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 4§ 261 License Bond Expiration Rules

§ 261 License Bond Expiration Rules

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§ 261 License Bond Expiration Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •If you have a license or registration, it stops working if your required bond (like a promise to pay if something goes wrong) ends or gets canceled.
  • •If the bond company goes out of business and you can prove you have enough money, the license might stay valid for up to 30 extra days so you can get a new bond.
  • •This rule applies unless another law says something different.

Example

You own a small moving company and have a license to operate. Your bond (like insurance) gets canceled because the bond company shuts down.

Your license would normally expire right away, but if you show the government you have enough money, they might give you 30 extra days to find a new bond company.

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

Official Source
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§ 261 License Bond Expiration Rules

Unless otherwise specifically provided in this code, any license or registration which is issued pursuant to this code expires whenever the bond which is required of a licensee or registrant under this code lapses or is canceled. If, however, the bond is canceled as a result of the retirement from business of the bonding company and the director is satisfied that the licensee is solvent, he may continue the license or registration for a period of not to exceed 30 days to enable the licensee or registrant to secure a new bond. (Enacted by Stats. 1967, Ch. 15.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

licenseregistrationbondlapsescanceledsolvent30 days

Related Statutes

  • § 10983 License Application Fee
  • § 10986 Garbage Feeding To Swine
  • § 10987 License Denial Or Revocation
  • § 10989 Swine Garbage Feeding Exemption
  • § 12811.5 Pesticide Registration Data Use

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 261.
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