California § 5661 - All accusations against a licensee shall be filed within three years after the bo

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§ 5661. All accusations against a licensee shall be filed within three years after the bo

All accusations against a licensee shall be filed within three years after the board discovers, or through the use of reasonable diligence should have discovered, the act or omission alleged as the ground for disciplinary action or within six years after the act or omission alleged as the ground for disciplinary action, whichever occurs first. However, with respect to an accusation alleging a violation of Section 5667, the accusation may be filed within three years after the discovery by the board of the alleged facts constituting the fraud or misrepresentation prohibited by Section 5667. If any accusation is not filed within the time provided in this section, no action against a licensee shall be commenced under this article.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5661

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5661 cover?

Section 5661 ("All accusations against a licensee shall be filed within three years after the bo") 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 § 5661?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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