§ 13045. Issuance of Certification as an Aod Counselor.

(a) Prior to certifying a registrant as an AOD counselor, the certifying organization shall contact all other certifying organizations listed in Section 13035 to determine if the registrant's certification was ever revoked.

(b) If previous certification was revoked, the certifying organization shall document in the registrant's file its reasons for granting or denying certification. The certifying organization shall send written notification to the Department that it has granted certification to a registrant whose previous certification was revoked within 48 hours of granting such certification.

(c) If the certifying organization denies certification it shall send the registrant a written notice of denial. The notice shall specify the registrant's right to appeal the denial in accordance with the provisions of Section 13070.

(d) If the certifying organization decides to grant certification, upon completion of all program requirements, as specified in Section 13040, and payment of all fees charged by the certifying organization, the certifying organization shall issue a written certificate to the registrant, stating that he/she is certified as an AOD counselor.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 3-25-2005; operative 4-1-2005 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2005, No. 12).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11755 and 11834.50, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 11833 and 11834.27, Health and Safety Code.