Section 1018.02 - [Operative 1/1/2025] Cease Practice - Probation(a) Any licensee placed on probation who has committed a "Major Violation" or "Minor Violation" identified in Section 1018.01 shall receive a notice to cease the practice of any profession or performance of any duties that are authorized by any license or permit issued by the Board in accordance with the Act, as directed by the Board.(b) The Board shall attempt to contact the probationer by electronic and/or telephonic means to advise the probationer of the notice to cease practice and shall deliver such notice by certified and regular mail at the licensee's last known address. The Board shall update its licensing database to reflect the status of the license.(c) The probationer may file a written appeal, within 10 days of the date of the notice to cease practice, to provide additional evidence disputing the finding of the violation(s) that was cause for the notice to cease practice. The Executive Officer will review the appeal and make a determination in the matter, within 10 days from the date the written appeal and all supporting evidence or documentation is received. The probationer shall be notified of the outcome by certified mail.(d) The probationer shall not resume the practice of any profession or performance of any duties that are authorized by any license or permit issued by the Board in accordance with the Act until a final decision on an accusation and/or petition to revoke probation is made or until such time as the Board delivers written notification that the notice to cease practice has been dissolved.(e) The cessation of practice shall not apply to the reduction of the probationary period.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1018.02
Note: Authority cited: Sections 315, 315.2, 315.4 and 1614, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 315, 315.2 and 315.4, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 9-26-2024; operative 1/1/2025 (Register 2024, No. 39).