1. (a) The executive officer of the board, or his/her designee, may issue a citation which may contain an administrative fine and/or order of abatement against a licensee for any violation of law which would be grounds for discipline or for violation of any regulation adopted by the board pursuant hereto.
2. (b) Each citation shall be in writing and shall describe, with particularity, the nature and facts of each violation specified in the citation, including a reference to the statute(s) or regulation(s) alleged to have been violated.
3. (c) The citation may contain an assessment of an administrative fine, an order of abatement fixing a reasonable time for abatement of the violation, or both.
4. (d) The citation shall inform the cited individual of the right to an informal citation conference concerning the matter and the right to an administrative hearing.
5. (e) The citation shall be served upon the individual personally, or by certified mail in accordance with the provisions of Section 11505(c) of the Government Code.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 125.9, 3025 and 3135, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 125.9 and 3135, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New article 12.5 (sections 1576-1581) and section filed 8-17-99; operative 9-16-99 (Register 99, No. 34).