Section 3399.1 - Application for Certification(a) Upon receiving a request for an application for certification, the Arbitration Certification Program will inform the prospective applicant that the Arbitration Certification Program is available to confer with the prospective applicant in advance of the filing of an application for the purpose of discussing questions relating to the application. However, no application shall be decided in advance of filing.(b) An applicant seeking certification of an arbitration program shall file with the Arbitration Certification Program an application with all information and materials required by this subchapter. The application shall consist of (1) a completed "Application for Certification" following in the format prescribed in Appendix A, signed by or on behalf of each party to the application, and (2) the materials required by Section 3399.2 and Appendix A. The application need not include any confidential or proprietary data; provided, however, that the applicant shall have the burden of demonstrating that the arbitration program is in substantial compliance with Civil Code Section 1793.22(d), Chapter 9 of Division 1 of the Business and Professions Code, and this subchapter.(c) Within 30 days after receipt of the application, the Arbitration Certification Program will both acknowledge receipt of the application and notify the applicant whether or not the application is complete. If the application is not complete, the Arbitration Certification Program will state what additional information or materials must be provided. If the applicant does not provide the information and materials requested by the Arbitration Certification Program within 30 days, the Arbitration Certification Program may deem the application as withdrawn.(d) After receipt of the application, the Arbitration Certification Program may, in its discretion, schedule an informal conference with the applicant to discuss the application, the accompanying materials and information, and any additional materials and information that may be required by this subchapter. The informal conference is not an evidentiary hearing or a forum for the determination whether certification is appropriate.(e) After the Arbitration Certification Program has accepted the application for certification as complete, the Arbitration Certification Program will conduct a review of the arbitration program described in the application, which will include one or more on-site inspections of any program that is already operating, to determine whether the certification which is requested should be granted.(f) The Arbitration Certification Program will make a determination whether to certify an arbitration program or to deny certification not later than 90 days after the date the Arbitration Certification Program accepts the application for certification as complete.(g) If the Arbitration Certification Program determines that the arbitration program is in substantial compliance with Civil Code Section 1793.22(d), Chapter 9 of Division 1 of the Business and Professions Code, and this subchapter, the Arbitration Certification Program will certify the arbitration program.(h) If the Arbitration Certification Program determines that the arbitration program is not in substantial compliance with Civil Code Section 1793.22(d), Chapter 9 of Division 1 of the Business and Professions Code, or this subchapter, the Arbitration Certification Program will deny certification, and will state, in writing, the reasons for the denial and the modifications in the operation of the program that are required in order for the program to be certified.(i) If the Arbitration Certification Program denies certification of the arbitration program, the applicant may either reapply for certification or request a hearing. A request for a hearing shall be filed with the Arbitration Certification Program within 30 days after service of the notice of denial.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 3399.1
1. New section filed 1-3-90; operative 2-2-90 (Register 90, No. 3).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b), (g), (h) and NOTE filed 8-31-94 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 94, No. 35).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 1-25-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 5). Note: Authority cited: Sections 472.1(b) and (c) and 472.4(f), Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 472.1(a) and (c) and 472.2, Business and Professions Code; and Sections 360.5 and 363, Financial Code.
1. New section filed 1-3-90; operative 2-2-90 (Register 90, No. 3).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsections (b), (g), (h) and Note filed 8-31-94 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 94, No. 35).
3. Change without regulatory effect amending section filed 1-25-99 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 99, No. 5).