Section 2177.8 - Administrative Law Judge's Authority(a) Article 10 of Chapter 4.5 of the Administrative Procedure Act (commencing with Government Code section 11445.10 and concerning enforcement of subpoenas and sanctions), is adopted, and is applicable to these proceedings. The Administrative Law Judge may exercise all the authority granted pursuant to Chapter 4.5 of the Administrative Procedure Act.(b) The Administrative Law Judge may take any other action necessary or appropriate to the discharge of his or her duties, consistent with the statutory or other authority under which the Commissioner functions. The Administrative Law Judge may issue such orders compelling the compliance of the parties and other persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner as necessary to the discharge of his or her official duties and the efficient use of the Department's judicial time and resources.(c) The Chief Administrative Law Judge shall exercise all authority set forth in this section until a proceeding is assigned to an Administrative Law Judge.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 10, § 2177.8
1. New section filed 3-10-2003; operative 4-9-2003 (Register 2003, No. 11). Note: Authority cited: Sections 1723 and 1742.2, Insurance Code. Reference: Sections 1723 and 1742.2, Insurance Code; and 18 U.S.C. § 1033.
1. New section filed 3-10-2003; operative 4-9-2003 (Register 2003, No. 11).