(a) Whenever the Commissioner issues an accusation, he shall promptly serve a notice of adjudicatory hearing on the respondent. A notice of adjudicatory hearing shall be in writing, signed by the Commissioner, and shall contain the following:
- (1) Copy of the accusation.
- (2) Time and place of the adjudicatory hearing.
- (3) Copy or summary of the provisions of this Subarticle and Subarticle 1 (commencing with Section 5.5000 of this Article).
- (4) Statement that the respondent may, but is not required to, be represented by counsel at any and all stages of the proceedings.
- (b) The Commissioner may serve a notice of adjudicatory hearing on such persons other than the respondent as the Commissioner deems advisable, and the Commissioner may otherwise distribute or publish a notice of adjudicatory hearing as he deems appropriate.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 215, 4831, 31101 and 33202, Financial Code.
History
1. Change without regulatory effect amending section and adding new Note filed 8-19-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 34).