California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 10 — CannabisChapter 5 — LicensingSection 26059
An applicant shall not be denied a state license if the denial is based solely on any of the following:
(a) A conviction or act that is substantially related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the business or profession for which the application is made for which the applicant or licensee has obtained a certificate of rehabilitation pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 4852.01) of Title 6 of Part 3 of the Penal Code.
(b) A conviction that was subsequently dismissed pursuant to Section 1203.4, 1203.4a, or 1203.41 of the Penal Code or any other provision allowing for dismissal of a conviction.
Notes
Prohibits denial of a state license when the denial is based solely on a substantially related conviction or act for which the applicant or licensee obtained a certificate of rehabilitation, or on a conviction later dismissed under the specified Penal Code provisions or another law permitting dismissal.
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