Section 10710 - Appeals - Conduct of Informal HearingInformal hearings shall be conducted as follows:
(a) The standard of proof to be applied by the hearing officer shall be a preponderance of the evidence.(b) The respondent may request a hearing by phone by submitting the request with the appeal pursuant to section 10707.(c) The hearing officer shall issue a written decision:(1) Within 30 calendar days after the conclusion of the hearing;(2) That includes a statement of the factual legal basis of the decision; and(3) By personal service, mail, email, or via facsimile, depending upon the method by which the appeal was received.(d) Review of the department's decision may be sought by the respondent within 30 calendar days from the date of the decision pursuant to section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 10710
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, 26013, and 26031, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 26013 and 26031, 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).