California § 13556 - Unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, no suspension of a licens
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 13556 — Unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, no suspension of a licens, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13556. Unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, no suspension of a licens
(a) Unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, no suspension of a license by the department shall be for a longer period than six months, except that the department may suspend a license for a maximum period of 12 months in those cases when a discretionary revocation would otherwise be authorized pursuant to this chapter. (b) Any discretionary suspension, the ending of which is dependent upon an action by the person suspended and which has been in effect for eight years, may be ended at the election of the department. (c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this code, a suspension based upon a physical or mental condition shall continue until evidence satisfactory to the department establishes that the cause for which the action was taken has been removed or no longer renders the person incapable of operating a motor vehicle safely.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 13556
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13556 cover?
Section 13556 ("Unless otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, no suspension of a licens") 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 § 13556?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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