§ 12606 License Revocation Time Limit

Health and Safety Code·California

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•If someone does something wrong when applying for a fire license or already has one, the State Fire Marshal has to start the process to punish them within 3 years.
•After 3 years, they can't punish you for that mistake anymore.
•This rule is about making sure old mistakes don't follow people forever.

Example

A firefighter lies on their license application about their past work experience.

The State Fire Marshal has 3 years to find out and take action. If they don’t catch it in time, they can’t punish the firefighter for it later.

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§ 12606 License Revocation Time Limit

Any charges against applicants for a license or against licensees which would be cause for the State Fire Marshal to initiate proceedings for revocation or denial of a license shall be filed with the State Fire Marshal within three years of the alleged act or omission. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1109.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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charges applicants licensees revocation denial of a license State Fire Marshal three years

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 12606.

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