§ 1686 License Denial Authority

Labor Code·California

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This law says the Labor Commissioner can say no to giving out a work license after checking things out fairly.

Key Takeaways

•The Labor Commissioner can refuse to give a work license.
•They must hold a fair meeting to listen to both sides before deciding.
•The rules for this meeting follow the Government Code’s Chapter 5.

Example

A person wants to open a big construction company but has broken safety rules before.

The Labor Commissioner can hold a meeting to listen to both sides and then decide not to give the license if they think it’s unsafe.

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§ 1686 License Denial Authority

The Labor Commissioner, upon proper notice and hearing, may refuse to grant a license. The proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code and the commissioner shall have all of the powers granted therein. (Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1746.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

Labor Commissioner license proper notice and hearing Chapter 5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Labor Code. Section 1686.

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