1. (a) A matter, other than a test claim, that has been withdrawn in accordance with section 1187.12 or deemed abandoned in accordance with section 1187.13, may be dismissed by the executive director. Commission staff shall issue a written notice of dismissal to all persons on the mailing list for the matter to be dismissed.

2. (b) A test claim that has been withdrawn or deemed abandoned may be dismissed by the Commission on its own motion or by a motion of a party after notice and an opportunity to be heard has been provided.

   1. (1) For test claims that are withdrawn, deemed abandoned, or filed by an agency that is not eligible to seek reimbursement because it is not subject to the taxing and spending limitations of article XIII A and B of the California Constitution, Commission staff shall serve written notice to initiate dismissal of the test claim to all persons on the mailing list for the matter. The notice shall announce that another local agency or school district may take over the claim by substitution of parties within 60 days of the issuance of the notice. The notice shall also announce the opportunity to file written comments on the proposed dismissal of the test claim. A copy of the notice shall also be posted on the Commission's website.
   2. (2) Anyone may file written comments in accordance with section 1181.3 of these regulations, which shall include a copy of relevant portions of any documents not readily available online and shall identify the specific statutes and chapters, articles, sections, regulatory registers, case law citations, and page numbers of all authorities relied upon. If representations of fact are made, they shall be supported by documentary or testimonial evidence in accordance with section 1187.5 of these regulations.
   3. (3) If no interested party takes over the test claim by substitution of parties within 60 days of the issuance of the notice, the Commission shall hear the proposed dismissal of the test claim.
   4. (4) The hearing on a dismissal of a test claim shall be conducted in accordance with article 7 of these regulations.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 17527(c), 17527(g) and 17553(a), Government Code. Reference: Sections 17551 and 17553(a), Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-19-2014; operative 7-1-2014 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(a)(3). Exempt from OAL review and submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Government Code section 17527 (Register 2014, No. 21).

2. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a) and (b)(1) and amendment of Note filed 9-24-2015; operative 10-1-2015 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3). Exempt from OAL review and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 17527(g) (Register 2015, No. 39).

3. Amendment of subsection (b)(2) filed 2-27-2018; operative 4-1-2018 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(a). Exempt from OAL review and submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 17527(g) (Register 2018, No. 9).

4. Editorial correction of History 3 (Register 2018, No. 18).

5. Amendment filed 1-23-2020; operative 4-1-2020 (Register 2020, No. 4).

6. Amendment filed 11-6-2025; operative 1-1-2026. Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 17527 (Register 2025, No. 45).