§ 26216. — 26216. (Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 246, Sec. 2.)

(a)
The board shall adopt administrative rules to process information, investigate allegations or suspicions of applicants or licensees providing false information, failing to disclose material information on the registration application, or not providing any information that may, either before or during the certification process, disqualify the applicant or certificant under subdivision (a) of Section 26207. The board shall adopt procedures and guidelines to impose any discipline, revocation of certification, or sanction, for cause, against any applicant, registrant, or certificant.
(b)
The administrative rules shall provide the applicant or registrant with
adequate and fair notice and hearing opportunities prior to the board taking any adverse action against the applicant or certificant.
(c)
Any factual finding after a hearing that the board concludes is cause for revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary or administrative action against a registration or certification shall result in an order after hearing that meets the fair notification requirements of this section.
(d)
All orders after hearing shall be deemed final under the board’s authority and procedures and may be appealed as provided for in Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 246, Sec. 2. (AB 2228) Effective January 1, 2017.