§ 1380. Substantial Relation Criteria.

For the purposes of denial, suspension or revocation of a license pursuant to Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475) of the Business and Professions Code, a crime shall be considered to be substantially related to the qualifications, functions or duties of a licensee under Division 8, Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 19000) of the Business and Professions Code, if to a substantial degree it evidences present or potential unfitness of such licensee to perform the functions authorized by his licence in a manner consistent with the public health, safety, or welfare. Such crimes shall include but not be limited to:

(a) Those violations specifically enumerated in Articles 3 through 7, inclusive, and Article 9 of Chapter 3 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code. (Chapter 3 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code is commonly called the Home Furnishings Act.)

(b) Those violations specifically enumerated in Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code. (Article 1 of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code is that portion of the Code which concerns general false and misleading advertising practices.)

HISTORY

1. New Article 15 (ss 1380-1382) filed 4-15-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 16). For prior history of Article 15, see Registers 74, No. 19; 68, No. 25; and 66, No. 27.

2. Amendment filed 10-15-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 82, No. 42).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 481 and 19034, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 480 and 481, Business and Professions Code.