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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 2Ch. 2.3Art. 1§ 1407 Voluntary License Surrender

§ 1407 Voluntary License Surrender

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§ 1407 Voluntary License Surrender

Key Takeaways

  • •If you want to give up or pause your license, you must tell the department in writing at least 30 days before you do it.
  • •If you pause your license, you can get it back within 12 months by applying and showing you still meet the rules.
  • •You can't just stop using your license without telling them first.

Example

A nurse wants to take a break from work and pause her nursing license.

She must write to the department at least 30 days before she stops working. If she wants to go back to work within a year, she can ask to get her license back by showing she still knows how to be a nurse.

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

Official Source
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§ 1407 Voluntary License Surrender

(a)  Any licensee desiring to voluntarily surrender his or her license for cancellation or temporary suspension shall notify the department in writing as soon as possible and, in all cases, at least 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or temporary suspension of the license. (b)  Any license placed in temporary suspension pursuant to this section may be reinstated by the department within 12 months of the date of the voluntary suspension on receipt of an application and evidence showing compliance with licensing requirements. (Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 700, Sec. 14.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

compliancelicensepensioncancellationapplicationevidence

Related Statutes

  • § 1737.5 License Surrender And Reinstatement
  • § 1743.27 License Reinstatement Rules
  • § 1754 License Surrender And Reinstatement
  • § 1403 License Renewal Fees
  • § 1404.5 Referral Agency License Updates

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 1407.
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