Insurance Code section 1669

The 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.

Source: Section 1669, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=INS§ionNum=1669.­ (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

§ 1669’s source at ca​.gov