California § 26059 - An applicant shall not be denied a state license if the denial is based solely on
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§ 26059. An applicant shall not be denied a state license if the denial is based solely on
An applicant shall not be denied a state license if the denial is based solely on any of the following: (a) A conviction or act that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the business or profession for which the application is made for which the applicant or licensee has obtained a certificate of rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 4852.01) of Title 6 of Part 3 of the Penal Code. (b) A conviction that was subsequently dismissed pursuant to Section 1203.4, 1203.4a, or 1203.41 of the Penal Code or any other provision allowing for dismissal of a conviction.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 26059 cover?
Section 26059 ("An applicant shall not be denied a state license if the denial is based solely on") 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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