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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 5Ch. 1§ 11111 License Suspension And Revocation

§ 11111 License Suspension And Revocation

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§ 11111 License Suspension And Revocation

This law says that before the government can take away someone's license, they usually have to give a warning and a chance to explain. But in some cases, like if the person doesn't meet basic rules, the license can be taken away right away.

Key Takeaways

  • •Most of the time, the government must warn you and give you a hearing before taking your license away.
  • •If you break certain important rules, your license can be taken away immediately without a warning.
  • •Even if your license is taken away, the government can still look into why it happened and decide if you can get a new one later.

Example

A restaurant owner has a license to serve food, but they stop following health rules like keeping the kitchen clean.

The government can take away their food license immediately because they broke important rules. The owner won’t get a warning first in this case.

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

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§ 11111 License Suspension And Revocation

(a) Every licensee under this chapter is entitled to notice and hearing prior to cancellation, suspension, or revocation of the license by the department, except that the department shall immediately cancel the license without a hearing for failure of the licensee to meet and maintain the requirements of paragraph (1), (3), or (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 11102, or Section 11103 or 11103.1, or paragraph (4), (5), or (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 11104, or paragraph (4), (5), or (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 11104.3, or Section 11110.2. (b) The notice and hearings provided for in this chapter shall be pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (c) Any action of the department in suspending, canceling, or revoking, or failing to renew a license may be reviewed by any court of competent jurisdiction. (d) The department may, pending a hearing, temporarily suspend the license or permit of any person licensed under this chapter for not more than 30 days if the director finds that the action is required in the public interest. In that case, a hearing shall be held and a decision issued within 30 days after notice of the temporary suspension. (e) The suspension, expiration, or cancellation of a license issued under this chapter does not preclude the filing of an accusation for the revocation or suspension of the suspended, expired, or canceled license as provided in Section 11110, and does not invalidate or otherwise preclude a decision by the department to suspend or revoke the license. That determination may be considered in granting or refusing to grant any subsequent license authorized by this chapter to the same licensee, or to any partner, officer, director, or stockholder of the same licensee. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1563, Sec. 15.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

licenseenotice and hearingcancellationsuspensionrevocationpublic interest

Related Statutes

  • § 11217 License Suspension And Reinstatement
  • § 11908 License Revocation After Expiration
  • § 11109 Vehicle Safety Maintenance
  • § 11110.7 Interim License Suspension
  • § 12801.7 Deported Persons License Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 11111.
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