§ 1435. Citations -Content and Service.

(a) The Executive Officer of the board or his/her designee, in lieu of filing an accusation against any licensee, may issue a citation which may contain an administrative fine and/or order of abatement against that licensee for any violation of law which would be grounds for discipline or of any regulation adopted by the board pursuant thereto.

(b) Each citation shall be in writing and shall describe with particularity the nature and facts of each violation specified in the citation, including a reference to the statute or regulation alleged to have been violated.

(c) The citation may contain an assessment of an administrative fine, an order of abatement fixing a reasonable time for abatement of the violation, or both.

(d) The citation shall inform the cited individual of the right to an informal citation conference concerning the matter and of the right to an administrative hearing.

(e) The citation shall be served upon the individual personally or by certified mail.

HISTORY

1. New Article 3.5 (sections 1435-1435.7) and section 1435 filed 7-12-96; operative 8-11-96 (Register 96, No. 28).

2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 12-16-2002; operative 1-15-2003 (Register 2002, No. 51).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 125.9, 148 and 2715, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 125.9 and 148, Business and Professions Code.