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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 13Pt. 2Ch. 7Art. 3§ 18065 License Cancellation Conditions

§ 18065 License Cancellation Conditions

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§ 18065 License Cancellation Conditions

Key Takeaways

  • •Your business license gets canceled if you move or close your business without telling the department.
  • •If you give up your license or your business stops, you can still get in trouble for past mistakes when applying for a new license.
  • •Your license is canceled if the person in charge changes or if your company’s legal status is taken away by the state.
  • •If you don’t renew your license on time or your payment bounces and you don’t fix it, your license gets canceled.

Example

You own a small shop and decide to move to a new location but forget to tell the state department.

Your license will be automatically canceled because you didn’t notify the department about the move.

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

Official Source
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§ 18065 License Cancellation Conditions

The licenses or permits provided for in this part shall be automatically canceled upon any of the following events: (a)  The abandonment of the established place of business of the licensee or the change thereof without notice to the department as provided in this part. (b)  The voluntary or involuntary surrender for any cause by the licensee of the license. However, the surrender or cessation of business by the licensee, or the suspension of the corporate charter of the licensee by the state, shall not prevent the filing of an accusation for revocation or suspension of the surrendered license as provided in Section 18058 or the department’s decision that the license should be suspended or revoked. Furthermore, this determination may be considered in granting or refusing to grant any subsequent license authorized by this part to the licensee, copartner, or any officer, director, or stockholder of the prior licensee. (c)  Notification that the person designated as licensee has changed. (d)  Suspension or cancellation of the corporate charter of the licensee by the state. (e)  Failure of a licensee to file an application for renewal for the license or permit before the date of expiration of the current license or permit. (f)  Submittal of a check, draft, or money order to the department for a license or license renewal fees due the department which is thereafter dishonored or refused payment upon presentation and which fees and penalty are not thereafter paid by cash, money order, or cashier’s check prior to the expiration of the license. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 506, Sec. 4.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

corporationterminationpenaltystocklicensedirectorpensionexpiration

Related Statutes

  • § 18064 Temporary License Suspension
  • § 1280.6 Penalty Limitation For Nonprofits
  • § 1296 Emergency License Suspension
  • § 18052 Temporary License Permits
  • § 18060 Licensee Reporting Violations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 18065.
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