{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"5109","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 5109","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY [5000. - 9998.12.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Accountants [5000. - 5158.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6. Disciplinary Proceedings [5100. - 5115.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-3/chapter-1/article-6"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 395, Sec. 3.   (AB 431)   Effective January 1, 2012.","effective":"2012-01-01","html":"<p>The expiration, cancellation, forfeiture, or suspension of a license, practice privilege, or other authority to practice public accountancy by operation of law or by order or decision of the board or a court of law, the placement of a license on a retired status, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee shall not deprive the board of jurisdiction to commence or proceed with any investigation of or action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee, or to render a decision suspending or revoking the license.</p>","text":"The expiration, cancellation, forfeiture, or suspension of a license, practice privilege, or other authority to practice public accountancy by operation of law or by order or decision of the board or a court of law, the placement of a license on a retired status, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee shall not deprive the board of jurisdiction to commence or proceed with any investigation of or action or disciplinary proceeding against the licensee, or to render a decision suspending or revoking the license.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/disciplinary-proceedings-5109","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}