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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 2Ch. 2Art. 2§ 1269 License Denial Appeal Process

§ 1269 License Denial Appeal Process

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 1269 License Denial Appeal Process

Key Takeaways

  • •If the state says 'no' to your license or special permit, they must tell you in writing.
  • •You have 20 days to ask for a hearing to argue why you should get the license or permit.
  • •If you ask the right way, they have to give you a hearing.

Example

You apply for a special permit to sell food at a fair, but the state says no.

The state must send you a letter saying why. If you don’t agree, you can write back within 20 days and ask for a hearing to explain your side.

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

Official Source
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§ 1269 License Denial Appeal Process

Immediately upon the denial of any application for a license or for a special permit for special services, the state department shall notify the applicant in writing. Within 20 days after the state department mails the notice, the applicant may present his written petition for a hearing to the state department. Upon receipt by the state department of the petition in proper form, such petition shall be set for hearing. The proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the state department has all the powers granted therein. (Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1202.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

denial of any applicationlicensespecial permitwritten petition for a hearingChapter 5Government Code

Related Statutes

  • § 11839.29 License Suspension Authority
  • § 12588 License Denial After Revocation
  • § 102310 Marriage License Review Requirements
  • § 102395 County Vital Records Access
  • § 1265.5 Facility Staff Criminal Background Checks

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 1269.
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