California § 5498.1 - A city or county may not deny, refuse to issue, or condition the issuance of a bu
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5498.1 — A city or county may not deny, refuse to issue, or condition the issuance of a bu, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5498.1. A city or county may not deny, refuse to issue, or condition the issuance of a bu
A city or county may not deny, refuse to issue, or condition the issuance of a business license or a permit to construct a new legal on-premises advertising display upon the removal, conformance, repair, modification, or abatement of any other on-premises advertising display on the same real property where the business is to be or has been maintained if both of the following apply: (a) The other display is located within the same commercial complex which is zoned for commercial occupancy or use, but at a different business location from that for which the permit or license is sought. (b) The other display is not owned or controlled by the permit applicant, and the permit applicant is not the agent of the person who owns or controls the other display.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5498.1
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5498.1 cover?
Section 5498.1 ("A city or county may not deny, refuse to issue, or condition the issuance of a bu") 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 § 5498.1?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5498.1" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5498.1 apply to my situation?
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