(a) The hearing officer shall prepare a recommended decision for the Director of the Department; the recommended decision shall be in writing and shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law.(b) The Director of the Department may either adopt or reject the proposed decision. If the Director does not adopt the proposed decision as presented, they will independently prepare a decision based upon the hearing record; the Director may adopt factual findings of the hearing officer.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 95014
1. New section filed 8-22-2022; operative 10-1-2022 (Register 2022, No. 34). Note: Authority cited: Section 127010, Health and Safety Code; and Section 1339.87, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1339.87, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 8-22-2022; operative 10/1/2022 (Register 2022, No. 34).