California § 12597 - Application for renewal of a license shall be made during the license renewal per
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§ 12597. Application for renewal of a license shall be made during the license renewal per
Application for renewal of a license shall be made during the license renewal period in the current license year in order to renew a license for the next following license year. The license renewal period shall begin on January 1 and end May 1 preceding the license year for which renewal is requested. A penalty of 50 percent of the basic license fee shall be assessed in all cases where the renewal fees are not paid on or before May 1, preceding the license year for which renewal is requested. This section shall not apply to retail sales licenses.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12597
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12597 cover?
Section 12597 ("Application for renewal of a license shall be made during the license renewal per") 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 § 12597?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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