1. (a) The executive officer of the Board is authorized to issue a citation which may contain an order of abatement or an administrative fine for violations by a licensee of the statutes contained in the Acupuncture Licensure Act or the regulations adopted by the Board. For purposes of this section and sections 1399.464, 1399.466, 1399.467, and 1399.468, the term “licensee” refers to either a California licensed acupuncturist or a Board-approved continuing education provider.
2. (b) Each citation shall be in writing and shall describe with particularity the nature and facts of the violation, including a reference to the statute or regulation alleged to have been violated. The citation shall be served upon the licensee personally or by certified mail.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 125.9, 148 and 4933, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 125.9 and 148, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-1-84; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d).

2. Repealer filed 8-4-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 32).

3. New section filed 6-14-95; operative 7-14-95 (Register 95, No. 24).

4. Amendment of section and Note filed 7-25-97; operative 8-24-97 (Register 97, No. 30).

5. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) filed 2-17-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 8).

6. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 4-22-2022 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2022, No. 16).