Four purposes of denial, suspension or revocation of a license, certificate or permit pursuant to Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475) of the Business and Professions Code, a crime or act shall be considered to be substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of a person who is an applicant or holder of a license, certificate or permit under Chapter 3, Division 2, of the Business and Professions Code if to a substantial degree it evidences present unfitness of a person holding a license, certificate or permit to perform the functions authorized by such license, certificate or permit in a manner consistent with the public health, safety or welfare. Such crimes or acts shall include but not be limited to the following:
A license, certificate or permit shall not be denied, suspended or revoked because of a lack of good moral character or any similar ground relating to a person's character, reputation, personality or habits.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 1042
Note: Authority cited: sections 208, 3901, 15020 and 25800- 25870, Health and Safety Code; section 1224, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 3901, 15000- 15023 and 25811, Health and Safety Code; Sections 475, 480, 481, 482, and 1242.5, Business and Professions Code.