1. (a) Within 30 days after service of a copy of the written decision, any party to the action may file a petition for writ of mandate to seek review of the decision, in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure section 1094.5.

   1. (1) The submission of a petition for writ of mandate does not stay any action, sanction, obligation, or consequence ordered by the written decision, including but not limited to corrective actions, the accrual of assessed penalties, revocations, or denials.
   2. (2) Failure to file the petition within the 30-day timeframe precludes the party from contesting the validity of the decision or order in any subsequent judicial proceedings aimed at enforcing the decision.

Note: Authority cited: Section 11400.20, Government Code; and Sections 14536 and 40502, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 11400.20, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-12-2026; operative 7-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 20).