California § 12589 - The application for any license shall become void when any of the following occur

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§ 12589. The application for any license shall become void when any of the following occur

The application for any license shall become void when any of the following occurs: (a) The State Fire Marshal has notified the applicant to appear for examination and the applicant fails to appear or fails to submit a written statement of just cause for not appearing. (b) The applicant fails to achieve a passing score on a required examination. A minimum qualifying score shall be established by regulations pursuant to this part. (c) The applicant has not submitted documentary evidence of his qualifications as required by regulations adopted pursuant to this part. (d) The applicant has failed to submit evidence of insurability as required by this part. (e) The applicant withdraws his application prior to an investigation by the State Fire Marshal to determine if the license shall be issued. (f) The license is denied after a hearing is conducted as provided by this part. (g) The applicant has made misrepresentations or filed false statements.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12589

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12589 cover?

Section 12589 ("The application for any license shall become void when any of the following occur") 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.

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