California § 480.5 - An individual who has satisfied any of the requirements needed to obtain a licens
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 480.5 — An individual who has satisfied any of the requirements needed to obtain a licens, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 480.5. An individual who has satisfied any of the requirements needed to obtain a licens
(a) An individual who has satisfied any of the requirements needed to obtain a license regulated under this division while incarcerated, who applies for that license upon release from incarceration, and who is otherwise eligible for the license shall not be subject to a delay in processing his or her application or a denial of the license solely on the basis that some or all of the licensure requirements were completed while the individual was incarcerated. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to apply to a petition for reinstatement of a license or to limit the ability of a board to deny a license pursuant to Section 480. (c) This section shall not apply to the licensure of individuals under the initiative act referred to in Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1000) of Division 2.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 480.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 480.5 cover?
Section 480.5 ("An individual who has satisfied any of the requirements needed to obtain 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 § 480.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 480.5 apply to my situation?
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