CA AB2859

Authorizes Department of Consumer Affairs boards to establish a retired license category for persons not actively practicing their profession or vocation.

Requires retired licenses be issued only to persons holding an active license or an inactive license not placed on inactive status for disciplinary reasons.

Prohibits retired license holders from engaging in licensed activities unless the board specifies criteria allowing practice.

Requires retired license holders to pay an application fee, not renew the license, and meet specific requirements (background certification, fingerprinting, continuing education) to restore active status.

Authorizes boards to investigate any licensee, including those with retired, inactive, canceled, revoked, or suspended licenses, upon their own determination or upon receipt of a complaint.