§ 12592 License Denial Appeal Rights

Health and Safety Code·California

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•If your license is denied, not renewed, or suspended, you can ask for a hearing.
•The hearing lets you explain why you should get or keep your license.
•This rule has been around since 1973.

Example

You apply to drive a school bus, but the DMV says no because of an old ticket.

You can ask for a hearing to show you’re safe to drive now and fight the denial.

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§ 12592 License Denial Appeal Rights

Any applicant who has been denied a license or renewal of a license, or any licensee who has had a license suspended, shall be entitled to a hearing in accordance with the provisions of this part. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1109.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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license renewal suspended hearing

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12592.

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