The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all licenses issued by the Department of the California Highway Patrol unless the particular provisions applicable to each license otherwise provide.
Licenses Issued by California Highway PatrolGeneral Provisions
Section § 2500
This section means that all the rules in this chapter apply to every license the California Highway Patrol issues, unless there's a specific exception for a particular type of license.
California Highway Patrol licenses chapter provisions
Section § 2501
This law allows the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol to issue licenses for certain types of transport operations, including privately owned ambulances for emergency calls, armored cars, and vehicles transporting hazardous materials. These licenses last for one year and must be renewed on time to continue operations legally. If a license expires, the operation must stop, but there is a grace period to renew within 30 days after expiration with required fees. However, if submitted more than 30 days after, the license cannot be renewed.
Additionally, ambulances owned or operated by the fire department of a federally recognized tribe do not need these licenses.
(a)CA Vehicle Code § 2501(a) The Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol may issue licenses for the operation of privately owned or operated ambulances used to respond to emergency calls, armored cars, fleet owner inspection and maintenance stations, and for the transportation of hazardous material, including the transportation of explosives. Licenses issued under this section shall be issued in accordance with this chapter and regulations adopted by the commissioner pursuant thereto. Licenses issued by the commissioner shall expire one year from the date of issue, and may be renewed upon application and payment of the renewal fees if the application for renewal is made within the 30-day period before the date of expiration. A person whose license has expired shall immediately cease the activity requiring a license, but the commissioner shall accept
applications for renewal during the 30-day period following the date of expiration if they are accompanied by the new license fee. A license shall not be renewed when the application is received more than 30 days after the date of expiration.
(b)CA Vehicle Code § 2501(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) and this chapter, licenses shall not be required under this chapter for ambulances owned or operated by a fire department of a federally recognized tribe or operators of those ambulances.
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Section § 2502
When you apply for a new or renewal driving license in California, there's a standard fee unless you're dealing with specific types of vehicles. For most licenses, it's $10 for a new one and $5 to renew. However, if you're applying for a license to operate an ambulance, the fee could be up to $200 for a new license and $150 for renewal. For those transporting hazardous materials, the fees can be up to $100 for a new license, and up to $75 for renewal. Applications must be submitted using forms provided by the commissioner and include details about your background and experience as required.
(a)CA Vehicle Code § 2502(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each application for a new or renewal license shall be accompanied by a fee of ten dollars ($10) for a new license or five dollars ($5) for a renewal license. This subdivision does not apply to licenses for transportation of hazardous material or operation of ambulances.
(b)CA Vehicle Code § 2502(b) Each application for a new or renewal license for the operation of ambulances shall be accompanied by a fee not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200) for a new license or one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for a renewal license.
(c)CA Vehicle Code § 2502(c) Each application for a new or renewal license to transport hazardous material shall be accompanied by a fee of not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for a new license and not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75) for a renewal license.
(d)CA Vehicle Code § 2502(d) Each application shall be made upon a form furnished by the commissioner. It shall contain information concerning the applicant’s background and experience which the commissioner may prescribe, in addition to other information required by law.
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Section § 2503
Licenses issued by the commissioner can't be transferred. If there's a change in ownership or control, such as changing corporate status or transferring more than 50% of the voting shares, the current license becomes invalid, and a new one is needed. Smaller changes, like adding or removing partners with less than 50% control, are okay if the new members haven’t done anything prohibited and an updated application is sent within 10 days.
If the business changes its name but not its ownership, the license must be returned to get a new one with no fee involved. If a license is lost or damaged, you can get a duplicate for $5. If you find the original after getting a duplicate, you must return it to the commissioner. Any address change must be reported within 10 days.
(a)CA Vehicle Code § 2503(a) Licenses issued by the commissioner shall not be transferable. A change in ownership or control of the licensed activity shall render the existing license null and void and a new license shall be required. A change in ownership or control includes, but is not limited to, a change in corporate status, or a stock transfer of shares possessing more than 50 percent of the voting power of the corporation. A change in ownership or control does not include the addition or deletion of partners, officers, directors, or board members comprising 50 percent or less ownership or control of the licensed activity if both of the following are complied with:
(1)CA Vehicle Code § 2503(a)(1) The new partners, officers, directors, or board members have not committed any acts described in Section 2541.
(2)CA Vehicle Code § 2503(a)(2) An amended license application form indicating the changes and any other information required pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 2502 is submitted to the commissioner within 10 days of the change.
(b)CA Vehicle Code § 2503(b) In the event of a change of name, not involving a change of ownership or control, the license shall be returned to the commissioner for cancellation, and a new license application form shall be submitted. The commissioner shall cancel the returned license and issue a new license for the unexpired term without a fee.
(c)CA Vehicle Code § 2503(c) In the event of loss, destruction, or mutilation of a license issued by the commissioner, the person to whom it was issued may obtain a duplicate upon paying a fee of five dollars ($5). Any person who loses a license issued by the commissioner and who, after obtaining a duplicate, finds the original license, shall immediately surrender the original license to the commissioner.
(d)CA Vehicle Code § 2503(d) Any change of address or relocation of a licensed service shall be reported to the commissioner within 10 days.
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Section § 2504
This law makes it illegal to break any rule that the commissioner has put in place under this chapter.
It is unlawful to violate any regulation adopted by the commissioner pursuant to this chapter.
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Section § 2505
This law allows the commissioner to issue licenses for transporting hazardous materials that can initially last anywhere from 6 to 18 months, instead of a standard period, to help manage renewal times. After the first renewal, these licenses are renewed for 12-month periods. The fees are adjusted based on how long the license is valid. This applies only to hazardous materials transport licenses set up after January 1, 1982.
Notwithstanding Sections 2501 and 2502, for the purpose of staggering license renewals subject to this chapter, the commissioner may, during any 12-month period, issue licenses that expire 6 to 18 months from the date of issue. Subsequent renewal of these licenses shall be for a period of 12 months. Fees with respect to these licenses for more or less than one year shall be prorated accordingly.
This section applies only to licenses for the transportation of hazardous materials established on or after January 1, 1982.
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