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HomeFood and Agricultural CodeDiv. 20Ch. 7Art. 4§ 56186 Applicant Character And Responsibility

§ 56186 Applicant Character And Responsibility

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§ 56186 Applicant Character And Responsibility

Key Takeaways

  • •You have to prove you're a good and honest person to get a business license.
  • •The government can check your background and ask questions to make sure you're trustworthy.
  • •If they don't think you're responsible, they can say no to your business.

Example

You want to open a small store in your town.

The government will check if you've been honest in the past, like paying taxes or following rules. If you lied before, they might not let you open your store.

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

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§ 56186 Applicant Character And Responsibility

The department shall require the applicant to make a showing of character, responsibility, and good faith in seeking to carry on the business that is stated in the application, and may make investigations, hold hearings, and make determinations respecting such matters. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 696, Sec. 56. Effective January 1, 1998.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 56183 Farm Product License Application
  • § 56190 License Denial Or Revocation Notice
  • § 55525 Applicant Character And Responsibility
  • § 12103 Pesticide License Application Fees
  • § 56136 Licensee Business Control Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 56186.
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