(a) In order to enforce this chapter, the department may:
- (1) Enter and inspect all parks, places of business for managers, local enforcement agencies, or third-party providers, wherever situated, and inspect all records related to the department's enforcement of this chapter.
- (b) If any park owner, operator, or manager fails to comply with this chapter following sixty (60) calendar days from the issuance of a notice of violation by the department that identifies the violation(s) and corrective action, the park manager shall be subject to civil penalties as identified in section 2800.16.
- (c) If any park owner, operator, or manager fails to comply with this chapter, and one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days have elapsed from the date an initial notice of violation was issued by the department identifying the violation(s) and corrective action, the enforcement agency may suspend the park permit to operate for cause.
- (d) In the event that a park's permit to operate is suspended pursuant to this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate, occupy, rent, lease, sublease, let out, or hire out for occupancy any lot in a park.
- (e) Any person receiving a notice of violation may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before an authorized representative of the department. The request for a hearing shall be electronically submitted to the department, and shall include a description of any and all reasons for disputing the notice of violation, within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the notice of violation. Hearings shall be requested and conducted consistent with sections 1756(c) and (d) and 1757 of Title 25, California Code of Regulations, Division 1, Chapter 2.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18876.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18876 and 18876.1, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. New section filed 2-28-2025; operative 2-28-2025. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 18876.1(k). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2025, No. 9).