1. (a) An entity or person seeking approval to become a third-party provider or an existing third-party provider seeking renewal shall electronically submit an application to the department.

2. (b) The electronic application specified in subsection (a) of this section shall include the following:

   1. (1) The full legal name, address, email, and telephone number of the applicant.

      1. (A) If the applicant is a partnership, limited liability company, or corporation, proof of good standing with the State of California and the names and titles of all controlling partners, members, stockholders, directors, general managers, and officers who are designated to direct, control, or manage the program.

         1. i. For a partnership, include an electronic copy of the executed partnership agreement;
         2. ii. for a limited liability company, include an electronic copy of the current Articles of Organization filed with the California Secretary of State;
         3. iii. for a corporation, include an electronic copy of the current Articles of Incorporation filed with the California Secretary of State.
      2. (B) If the applicant is an individual, the applicant shall submit a copy of a state-issued identification or U.S. passport.
   2. (2) Attestation that the entity or person seeking approval does not have any conflicts of interest as described in section 2800.4 of this chapter.

3. (c) When an application to become a third-party provider is approved by the department, the third-party provider shall electronically submit an application for curriculum approval or renewal with the following:

   1. (1) A description of how the initial training coursework of six (6) to eight (8) hours and the continuing training coursework of two (2) to four (hours) will be provided;
   2. (2) A copy of the initial and continuing training curriculum that will be offered which contains the information required in section 2800.6 of this chapter. The department shall be provided access to the online system through which the curriculum is to be administered;
   3. (3) A copy of the online examination(s) that will be offered;
   4. (4) Proof of training completion to be provided to the certificate holder and the department;
   5. (5) A schedule of fees in compliance with section 2800.15 of this chapter;
   6. (6) A statement of qualifications that identifies how the applicant is qualified to establish and administer park management training curriculum, administer training and examination, and submit information to the department in accordance with this chapter;
   7. (7) Other information deemed necessary by the department for the selection process to ensure compliance with this chapter.
4. (d) The third-party provider shall maintain records of the hire dates for certificate holders as well as any information required by section 2800.9 of this chapter.
5. (e) The department shall conduct monitoring audits of a third-party provider's training curriculum every two (2) years to ensure compliance with this chapter.

6. (f) At the sole discretion of the department, the department shall determine the eligibility of each application based on the criteria outlined in this chapter. If the department concludes that the information in the application is inadequate, it may ask the applicant for additional information, or it may reject the application if it deems the deficiencies, omissions, or conflicts of interest, cannot be corrected within a reasonable time as determined by the department.

   1. (1) If the department finds the curriculum deficient, the third-party provider shall re-submit the curriculum.
7. (g) Fees shall be paid as specified in section 2800.15(a) through (e) of this chapter.

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).