CA SB491

Requires courts to order suspension of a business license for up to one year for persons who knowingly violate nitrous oxide distribution laws (Penal Code Sections 381d or 381e) after a prior conviction of the same violation, unless the owner demonstrates good faith prevention efforts.

Allows prosecuting agencies to notify the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration of convictions for violating nitrous oxide distribution and recordkeeping provisions.

Makes retailers convicted of nitrous oxide distribution crimes ineligible to receive cigarette and tobacco product licenses under the Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003.

Subjects cigarette and tobacco product licenses to suspension or revocation for violations of nitrous oxide distribution laws (Penal Code Sections 381c, 381d, or 381e).

Requires the Department of Tax and Fee Administration to provide licensees at least 10 days' written notice before suspension or revocation, with appeals limited to correcting mistakes or clerical errors only.