1. (a) The registered certifying agent or certified operation may appeal a notice of denial, proposed suspension or revocation, suspension or revocation, or the imposition of administrative fines pursuant to section 10701(e), by submitting a written request for an informal hearing to the Department of Food and Agriculture, Legal Office of Hearings and Appeals, 1220 “N” Street, Suite 315, Sacramento, California 95814 or via email to [email protected]. The request shall be received by the department within 30 calendar days after the date of the notice. The request shall include the following:

   1. (1) Certifying agent or certified operation's (respondent's) name, mailing address, and daytime phone number;
   2. (2) Respondent's certification number (if applicable);
   3. (3) A copy of the notice; and
   4. (4) A request for a telephonic hearing, if preferred.
2. (b) If the respondent fails to submit a request for hearing pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section, the proposed suspension or revocation may not be appealed and the department may proceed without a hearing.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 26012 and 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26013, 26062 and 26062.5, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-14-2021; operative 7-14-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 29).