California § 118 - The withdrawal of an application for a license after it has been filed with a boa
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 118 — The withdrawal of an application for a license after it has been filed with a boa, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 118. The withdrawal of an application for a license after it has been filed with a boa
(a) The withdrawal of an application for a license after it has been filed with a board in the department shall not, unless the board has consented in writing to such withdrawal, deprive the board of its authority to institute or continue a proceeding against the applicant for the denial of the license upon any ground provided by law or to enter an order denying the license upon any such ground. (b) The suspension, expiration, or forfeiture by operation of law of a license issued by a board in the department, or its suspension, forfeiture, or cancellation by order of the board or by order of a court of law, or its surrender without the written consent of the board, shall not, during any period in which it may be renewed, restored, reissued, or reinstated, deprive the board of its authority to institute or continue a disciplinary proceeding against the licensee upon any ground provided by law or to enter an order suspending or revoking the license or otherwise taking disciplinary action against the licensee on any such ground. (c) As used in this section, âboardâ includes an individual who is authorized by any provision of this code to issue, suspend, or revoke a license, and âlicenseâ includes âcertificate,â âregistration,â and âpermit.â
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 118
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 118 cover?
Section 118 ("The withdrawal of an application for a license after it has been filed with a boa") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 118?
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