Section 9853 - [Operative 1/1/2028] Conviction(a) A plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere made to a charge substantially related to the qualifications, functions, and duties of a service dealer is deemed to be a conviction within the meaning of this article. The director may suspend, revoke, or place on probation a registration, or may deny registration, when the time for appeal has elapsed, or the judgment of conviction has been affirmed on appeal or when an order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of sentence, irrespective of a subsequent order under Section 1203.4 of the Penal Code allowing that person to withdraw their plea of guilty and to enter a plea of not guilty, or setting aside the verdict of guilty, or dismissing the accusation, information, or indictment.(b) This section shall become operative January 1, 2028.Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 9853
Amended by Stats 2023 ch 508 (SB 814),s 17, eff. 1/1/2024.Amended by Stats 2022 ch 625 (SB 1443),s 86, eff. 1/1/2023.Amended by Stats 2018 ch 578 (SB 1483),s 17, eff. 1/1/2019.Amended by Stats 2014 ch 428 (AB 2740),s 12, eff. 1/1/2015.Amended by Stats 2012 ch 332 (SB 1236),s 104, eff. 1/1/2013.Amended by Stats 2007 ch 354 (SB 1047),s 54, eff. 1/1/2008.Amended by Stats 2002 ch 405 (AB 2973),s 26, eff. 1/1/2003, op. 1/1/2008This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.