California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 10171.3

On and after January 1, 1981, a real estate license, which has been revoked as the result of disciplinary action by the commissioner, shall not be reinstated, nor shall a restricted real estate license be issued to an applicant in connection with a petition for reinstatement, unless the applicant presents evidence of completion of the continuing education required by this article.  This requirement of evidence of continuing education shall not be imposed upon an applicant for reinstatement who has been required under Section 10182 to pass a qualifying examination as a condition to reinstatement.