Section 1669 - Grounds for denial of application without hearingThe commissioner may, without hearing, deny an application if the applicant has done one or more of the following:
(a)(1) Been convicted of a felony.(2) Been convicted of a misdemeanor specified by this code or by other laws regulating insurance.(3) A judgment, plea, or verdict of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere is deemed to be a conviction within the meaning of this subdivision.(b) Had a previous application for a professional, occupational, or vocational license denied for cause by a licensing authority, within five years of the date of the filing of the application to be acted upon, on grounds that should preclude the granting of a license by the commissioner under this chapter.(c) Had a previously issued professional, occupational, or vocational license suspended or revoked for cause by a licensing authority, within five years of the date of the filing of the application to be acted upon, on grounds that should preclude the granting of a license by the commissioner under this chapter.If the commissioner issues an order based on a plea that does not at any time result in a judgment of conviction, the commissioner shall vacate the order upon petition by the applicant.
Amended by Stats 2020 ch 184 (SB 1255),s 13, eff. 1/1/2021.Amended by Stats 2018 ch 231 (AB 2045),s 11, eff. 1/1/2019.Amended by Stats 2016 ch 304 (AB 2884),s 5, eff. 1/1/2017.EFFECTIVE 1/1/2000. Amended October 10, 1999 (Bill Number: SB 941) (Chapter 782).