Section 10407 - Accreditation RenewalAn accreditation renewal application shall be submitted by mail to the physical or email address listed on the OCal Program website, or such other address as required by the department.
(a) The accredited certifying agent shall renew its accreditation every five years concurrently with its annual registration renewal pursuant to sections 10405(e) and 10410 of this chapter, except for the following:(1) The accredited certifying agent renewing both accreditation and registration shall receive a notice of expiration of registration and accreditation approximately six months prior to the registration expiration date;(2) The dual accreditation and registration renewal package shall be submitted no more than four months and no less than three months prior to the registration expiration date; and(3) The department shall conduct a site evaluation within three months of the registration expiration date.(b) If the department determines the accredited certifying agent meets the requirements for accreditation, the accredited certifying agent's accreditation and registration shall be renewed pursuant to section 10405 of this chapter except that the notice will state any terms and conditions for continued accreditation, including minor non-compliances and the date by which such non-compliances shall be satisfied by the accredited certifying agent.(c) The department shall issue a notice of proposed suspension or revocation of accreditation to the accredited certifying agent that does not satisfy all terms and conditions, including non-compliances, by the date specified on the notice of accreditation renewal.(d) The department shall issue a written notice of denial of accreditation renewal pursuant to section 10406 of this chapter and the certifying agent shall be disqualified from registration pursuant to section 10410 of this chapter if it finds the accredited certifying agent unable to comply with the regulations of this chapter. The notice will specify the date the accreditation and registration shall expire and provide accreditation denial appeal instructions pursuant to section 10707 of this chapter.(e) The accredited certifying agent who receives a notice of denial of accreditation renewal shall transfer to the department or make available all records or copies of records concerning the accredited certifying agent's certification activities, pursuant to section 10408(a)(4).(f) The accredited certifying agent who no longer wishes to maintain its department accreditation must surrender its accreditation by submitting written notification to the department and shall transfer to the department or make available all records or copies of records concerning the accredited certifying agent's certification activities.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 10407
1. New section filed 7-14-2021; operative 7-14-2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 29). Note: Authority cited: Sections 26012 and 26013, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26013, 26062 and 26062.5, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 7-14-2021; operative 7/14/2021 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2021, No. 29).