§ 12585 License Application Withdrawal

Health and Safety Code·California

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•You can cancel your application for a license or renewal.
•The State Fire Marshal can let you cancel if it's good for public safety or makes their job easier.
•They decide if your reason is good enough.

Example

You apply for a fireworks license but then realize you don’t have enough safety training.

You can ask to cancel your application, and the State Fire Marshal might say yes if they think it keeps people safer.

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§ 12585 License Application Withdrawal

Any applicant may withdraw his application for a license or renewal of a license and the State Fire Marshal may allow the withdrawal when he has determined that it is in the best interest of public safety or the administration of this part. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1109.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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withdraw license renewal State Fire Marshal public safety

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12585.

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