California § 15024 - Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party state
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 15024 — Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party state, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15024. Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party state
Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party state shall ascertain whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of a license to drive issued by any other party state. The licensing authority in the state where application is made shall not issue a license to drive to the applicant if: (1) The applicant has held such a license, but the license has been suspended by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation, and if such suspension period has not terminated. (2) The applicant has held such a license, but the license has been revoked by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation, and if such revocation has not terminated; except that after the expiration of one year from the date the license was revoked, such person may make application for a new license if permitted by law. The licensing authority may refuse to issue a license to any such applicant if, after investigation, the licensing authority determines that it will not be safe to grant to such person the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the public highways. (3) The applicant is the holder of a license to drive issued by another party state and currently in force, unless the applicant surrenders such license.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 15024
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 15024 cover?
Section 15024 ("Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party state") 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 § 15024?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 15024 apply to my situation?
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