California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 3 — Professions and Vocations GenerallyChapter 9 — ContractorsArticle 7 — Disciplinary ProceedingsSection 7099
If, upon investigation, the registrar has probable cause to believe that a licensee, or an applicant for a license under this chapter, has committed any acts or omissions which are grounds for denial, revocation, or suspension of license, he or she may, in lieu of proceeding pursuant to this article, issue a citation to the licensee or applicant. Each citation shall be in writing and shall describe with particularity the nature of the violation, including a reference to the provisions alleged to have been violated. In addition, each citation may contain an order of correction fixing a reasonable time for correction of the violation or an order, against the licensee only, for payment of a specified sum to an injured party in lieu of correction, and may contain an assessment of a civil penalty.
Notes
Allows the registrar, on probable cause after investigation, to issue a citation instead of pursuing license denial, revocation, or suspension proceedings against a licensee or applicant. Requires a written, particularized violation description and allows the citation to order timely correction, require a licensee to pay an injured party instead of correction, and assess a civil penalty.
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