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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 2§ 12586 License Discipline Authority

§ 12586 License Discipline Authority

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§ 12586 License Discipline Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •Even if your fire license is expired, suspended, or given up, the State Fire Marshal can still punish you for breaking rules.
  • •The State Fire Marshal can still take action against you even if your license is not active right now.
  • •If you did something wrong while you had the license, you can still get in trouble later.

Example

A firefighter lets their license expire but broke safety rules last year.

Even though their license is expired now, the State Fire Marshal can still punish them for breaking the rules last year.

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

Official Source
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§ 12586 License Discipline Authority

The suspension, expiration, or forfeiture by operation of law of a license issued by the State Fire Marshal, or its suspension, forfeiture, or cancellation by order of the State Fire Marshal or by a court of law, or its surrender to the State Fire Marshal shall not, during any period in which it may be renewed, restored, reissued, or reinstated, deprive the State Fire Marshal of his authority to institute or continue disciplinary action against the licensee upon any ground provided by law, or to enter an order suspending or revoking a license or otherwise taking disciplinary action against the licensee on any such ground. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1109.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

suspensionexpirationforfeitureState Fire Marshaldisciplinary actionlicensee

Related Statutes

  • § 12598 License Surrender After Expiration
  • § 109590 Imitation Drug Forfeiture Rules
  • § 12581 Fireworks Licensing Requirements
  • § 12583 Fireworks Sales Employee Rules
  • § 12585 License Application Withdrawal

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12586.
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