EFFECTIVECaliforniaFeb 18, 2021✓ Human reviewed

BAR updated rehabilitation and substantial-relationship criteria

BAR adopted changes to the criteria used to evaluate rehabilitation and whether criminal conduct is substantially related to licensed automotive-repair activity. The changes took effect February 18, 2021.

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Applicants and licensees dealing with a BAR licensing or disciplinary review should use the current rehabilitation and substantial-relationship criteria.

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Sep 20, 2026
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