Section 50706 - Costs and Attorneys Fees(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided in this subchapter, the Department: (1) Shall assume all expenses related to the operation and maintenance of the appeal process;(2) Shall not reimburse under the provisions of this subchapter an appellant's expenses or costs incident to prosecuting an appeal.(b) No party shall be liable to any other party for attorneys fees which result from proceedings under this subchapter.(c) The Department shall not be liable to, nor reimburse, either through any contract, entered into after the effective date of this section, or by any other means, for the following expenses which may result from proceedings under this subchapter, except as ordered by the Director in the decision: (2) Costs incurred or assessed pursuant to the following sections: (3) Any other special costs duly assessed against a party by the appeals review officer or hearing officer in accordance with such other powers as may be granted herein.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 17, § 50706
1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 50606 to Section 50706 filed 7-5-88; operative 8-4-88 (Register 88, No. 29). Note: Authority cited: Sections 11152, Government Code; and Sections 4648.2, and 4780.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 4648.1, and 4780.5, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. Renumbering and amendment of former Section 50606 to Section 50706 filed 7-5-88; operative 8-4-88 (Register 88, No. 29).