1. (a) Hearings commenced pursuant to Article 5 of these regulations are conducted with the procedures described in Section 1706 with the following exceptions:

   1. (1) The document notifying the licensee that licensing discipline is being undertaken is called an Accusation.
   2. (2) The Department bears the burdens of proof and producing evidence to convince the ALJ that the licensing discipline should be upheld.

Note: Authority cited: Section 407, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 404, 55528(f) and 56190(f), Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-15-2000; operative 1-14-2001 (Register 2000, No. 50).