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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 11Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 2§ 12590 Fire Marshal License Revocation

§ 12590 Fire Marshal License Revocation

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§ 12590 Fire Marshal License Revocation

Key Takeaways

  • •If you don't pay your yearly fee, you can lose your license.
  • •Breaking fire safety rules can get your license taken away.
  • •If you cause a fire problem or don't keep good records, your license is at risk.
  • •If you lie or hide important info when applying, you might not get or keep your license.

Example

A store owner doesn't pay their yearly fire safety license fee on time.

The State Fire Marshal can take away their license because they didn't pay the fee, which is required to keep the license valid.

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

Official Source
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§ 12590 Fire Marshal License Revocation

The State Fire Marshal may deny or revoke any license issued pursuant to this part if the State Fire Marshal finds any of the following conditions has occurred: (a)  The licensee has failed to pay the annual renewal license fee provided in this chapter. (b)  The licensee or license applicant has violated any provisions of this part or any regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to this part. (c)  The licensee or license applicant has created or caused a fire nuisance. (d)  The licensee has failed to keep full, complete, and accurate records or failed to file any required reports. (e)  Any fact or condition exists which, if it had existed at the time of the original application for the license reasonably would have warranted the State Fire Marshal in refusing originally to issue the license. (f)  The permit issued under Section 12640 has been rescinded or revoked by the issuing authority. (g)  Any licensee or license applicant has refused to make available to the State Fire Marshal full, complete, and accurate records. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 622, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 12589 License Application Void Conditions
  • § 18613 Mobilehome Installation Permits
  • § 13144.2 Fire Marshal Listing Fees
  • § 13146.1 Jail Fire Safety Inspections
  • § 13164 Fire Extinguisher Service Licensing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12590.
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