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CA Bus & Prof Code § 8593.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 5 - Renewal of Licenses|Section 8593.2.

8593.2.  Commencing July 1, 2016, a licensee shall comply with the training requirements of the Healthy Schools Act of 2000 (Article 4 (commencing with Section 17608) of Chapter 5 of Part 10.5 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code and Article 17 (commencing with Section 13180) of Chapter 2 of Division 7 of the Food and Agricultural Code) if the licensee intends to apply a pesticide at a schoolsite, as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 17609 of the Education Code. Courses completed in furtherance of the training requirements of the Healthy Schools Act of 2000 shall count toward the continuing education requirements of the board and shall qualify as continuing education in integrated pest management.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 848, Sec. 1. (SB 1405) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8610 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 6 - Regulation of Licensees|Section 8610.

8610.  (a) Every company that engages in the practice of structural pest control, as a sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other organization or any combination thereof, shall be registered with the Structural Pest Control Board. Each application for a company registration shall include the name of the company’s owner if it is a sole proprietorship, the names of the partners, if it is a partnership, or the names of its officers and shareholders with 10 percent or more ownership interest, if it is a corporation, and the address of the company’s principal office in this state.(b) (1) A company registration shall not be issued to an applicant that has an officer, director, qualifying manager, responsible managing employee, or an individual who otherwise exercises dominion or control over the company, whose license or registration is revoked or suspended at the time of the application as the result of disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter.(2) A company registration shall not be issued to an applicant that has an officer, director, qualifying manager, responsible managing employee, or an individual who otherwise exercises dominion or control over the company, who owns or has owned in the past more than a 10 percent interest in another sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation, or other organization that has its license or registration revoked or suspended at the time of the application as the result of disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter.(c) Each registered company shall designate an individual or individuals who hold an operator’s license to act as its qualifying manager or managers. The qualifying manager or managers must be licensed in each branch of pest control in which the company engages in business. The designated qualifying manager or managers shall supervise the daily business of the company and shall be available to supervise and assist all employees of the company, in accordance with regulations which the board may establish.(d) No individual who holds an operator’s license shall act as a qualifying manager for more than two registered companies.(1) Any individual, who on January 1, 2008, is acting as the qualifying manager for more than two registered companies shall comply with this subdivision by January 1, 2010.(2) Commencing January 1, 2010, failure to comply with this subdivision shall result in the disassociation of the qualifying manager and the automatic suspension of the company’s registration.(3) This subdivision shall not apply to a company engaging in the practice of structural pest control as a corporation and which has an additional company or companies operating under that corporation and doing business in a name other than the corporation name.(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 354, Sec. 32. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8611 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 6 - Regulation of Licensees|Section 8611.

8611.  (a) Each branch office shall have a branch supervisor designated by the registered company to supervise and assist the company’s employees who are located at that branch. The branch supervisor shall be an individual who is licensed by the board as an operator or a field representative in the branch or branches of business being conducted and his or her license shall be prominently displayed in the branch office.(b) If a branch supervisor ceases for any reason to be connected with a registered company, the company shall notify the registrar in writing within 10 days from that cessation. If this notice is given, the company’s branch office registration shall remain in force for a reasonable length of time to be determined by rules of the board, during which period the company shall submit to the registrar in writing the name of another qualified branch supervisor.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 430, Sec. 37. (AB 181) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8612 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 6 - Regulation of Licensees|Section 8612.

8612.  (a) The licenses of qualifying managers and company registrations shall be prominently displayed in the registered company’s office, and no registration issued hereunder shall authorize the company to do business except from the location for which the registration was issued. Each registered company having a branch office or more than one branch office shall be required to display its branch office registration prominently in each branch office it maintains.(b) When a registered company opens a branch office it shall notify the registrar on a form prescribed by the board and issued by the registrar in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board. The notification shall include the name of the individual designated as the branch supervisor and shall be submitted with the fee for a branch office prescribed by this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 560, Sec. 28. (SB 1244) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8613 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 6 - Regulation of Licensees|Section 8613.

8613.  A registered company which changes the location of its principal office or any branch office or which changes its qualifying manager, branch supervisor, officers, sole proprietors, partners, or its bond or insurance shall notify the registrar on a form prescribed by the board of that change within 10 days thereafter. A fee for filing those changes shall be charged in accordance with Section 8674.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 572, Sec. 11. (SB 1481) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8616 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 6 - Regulation of Licensees|Section 8616.

8616.  The Director of Pesticide Regulation shall be designated by the board as its agent for the purposes of carrying out Section 8616.4. The board and the Department of Pesticide Regulation shall jointly develop a training program specifically relating to the various aspects of structural pest control and train all county agricultural commissioners and other personnel involved in structural pest control investigations and enforcement. No disciplinary action pursuant to Section 8617 may be taken by a county agricultural commissioner until training has been completed.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 844, Sec. 36. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8616.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 6 - Regulation of Licensees|Section 8616.4.

8616.4.  The Director of Pesticide Regulation shall designate county agricultural commissioners as his or her representatives to carry out the provisions of Sections 8616.5, 8616.7, and 8617. The Director of Pesticide Regulation shall enter into a contract specifying their responsibilities and providing for reimbursement in accordance with Section 8505.17.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 844, Sec. 37. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8616.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 6 - Regulation of Licensees|Section 8616.5.

8616.5.  (a) The county agricultural commissioner shall be the lead agency for inspections and routine investigations of pesticide use by the board licensees and registered companies, and of persons engaged in unlicensed structural pest control. When a matter is referred to the board for action, the board shall be the lead agency and may require that the commissioner assist in any investigation.(b) The board and the Director of Pesticide Regulation shall jointly develop the list of the types of investigations to be conducted by the commissioner that may result in the suspension of a license or company registration, or the imposition of a fine, pursuant to Section 8617 and the list of the types of violations that the commissioner shall refer to the board for disciplinary action.(c) As used in subdivision (a), the term “routine investigations” means all investigations of pesticide misuse by a board licensee or registered company except (1) investigation of misuse incidents that are referred to the board for disciplinary action or that are the basis for county actions to suspend or fine structural pest control licensees or registered companies in accordance with the lists promulgated pursuant to subdivision (b), or (2) any investigation performed by the county agricultural commissioner that has been requested by the board and involves exclusively a violation of this code.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 306, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8616.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 6 - Regulation of Licensees|Section 8616.6.

8616.6.  The Director of Pesticide Regulation shall be notified by the board when it determines that persons acting pursuant to Sections 8616 and 8616.4 have not fulfilled their responsibilities under this chapter in a specific county or counties. The notice to the Director of Pesticide Regulation, which shall be dealt with in a timely manner, shall specifically list the actions which caused the filing of the notice. If the notice is not dealt with in a manner satisfactory to the board, the board may then suspend the activities of its agent pursuant to Section 8616.5, who is subject to the notice in the specific county or counties for which the notice was filed for a period not to exceed 60 days.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 844, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8616.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 6 - Regulation of Licensees|Section 8616.7.

8616.7.  When a county agricultural commissioner is acting, pursuant to Section 8616.4, only the commissioner may conduct inspections and routine investigations pursuant to Section 8616.5 and take disciplinary action pursuant to Section 8617. Except as otherwise provided, nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting or excluding the assistance provided to the board by the Division of Investigation under Sections 155 and 159.5 other than by board personnel.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1266, Sec. 8.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8616.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 6 - Regulation of Licensees|Section 8616.9.

8616.9.  (a) If an employee is found during an inspection or investigation not wearing personal protective equipment required by label or regulation, the commissioner may refer the violation by the employer for statewide disciplinary action by the board or suspend the right of the employer to work in the county for up to three working days. If the commissioner does neither, the commissioner may assess an administrative fine against both the employer and the employee. If the commissioner takes no action against the employer for this violation, the commissioner may assess an administrative fine against the employee if the employer provides evidence of all of the following: (1) The employer has a written training program, has provided training to the employee, and has maintained a record of training as required by label or regulation.(2) The employer provided personal protective equipment required by label or regulation, the equipment was available at the site when the employee was handling the pesticide or pesticides, and the equipment was properly maintained and in good working order.(3) The employer is in compliance with regulations relating to the workplace and supervision of employees.(4) The employer has documented implementation and adheres to a written company policy of disciplinary action for employees who violate company policy or state or local laws or regulations.(5) The employer has not been disciplined or assessed an administrative fine for a violation of the personal protective equipment requirement for the previous two years.(b) (1) An administrative fine assessed against an employer pursuant to this section shall not be less than seven hundred dollars ($700) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000). An administrative fine assessed against an employee pursuant to this section shall not be less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).(2) In assessing an administrative fine pursuant to this section, the board or commissioner shall consider the appropriateness of the amount of the fine to the gravity of the violation, the good faith of the licensee, and the history of prior violations.(c) Nothing in this section is intended to limit the authority of the commissioner to take action against the employee pursuant to Section 8617, including suspension of the employee’s license or referral of the violation for statewide disciplinary action by the board pursuant to Section 8620.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 359, Sec. 2. (AB 2529) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8617.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 6 - Regulation of Licensees|Section 8617.5.

8617.5.  Regulations adopted pursuant to Section 11503 of the Food and Agricultural Code are not applicable to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 766, Sec. 8.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8618 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 6 - Regulation of Licensees|Section 8618.

8618.  Documents as specified by regulation must be maintained by all registered companies for three years.(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 844, Sec. 40. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8619 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 6 - Regulation of Licensees|Section 8619.

8619.  (a) An inspection tag shall be posted whenever an inspection for wood destroying pests or organisms is made.(b) If the registered company completes any work with respect to wood destroying pests or organisms, it shall post a completion tag next to the inspection tag, unless both the inspection and completion tags are combined on the same form.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 572, Sec. 12. (SB 1481) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8620 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 7 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 8620.

8620.  The board may upon its own motion, and shall upon verified complaint in writing of any person, investigate the actions of any individual acting as a licensee, or making application for a license.After a hearing, the board may temporarily suspend or permanently revoke a license issued under this chapter if the holder, while a licensee or applicant, is guilty of or commits any one or more of the acts or omissions constituting grounds for disciplinary action. In addition to its authority to suspend or revoke a license, the board may assess a civil penalty as follows:(a) Upon the conclusion of a hearing held pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, if the proposed decision of the hearing officer is that the licensee is guilty of or has committed any one of the acts or omissions constituting grounds for disciplinary action, the proposed decision shall provide for the imposition of a suspension or for the revocation of the license. In this case, the board may impose the suspension or revocation. The board may also, in lieu of a suspension, assess a civil penalty. The licensee may express a preference for a form of discipline, but the board shall not be bound by any expression of preference.If a licensee elects to stipulate to a disciplinary action prior to an administrative hearing, the board may impose a civil penalty, in accordance with this section, in lieu of suspension.If a proposed stipulation is rejected by the board, it is null and void and does not constitute an admission of any violation charged.(b) The civil penalty shall not be more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for an actual suspension of one to 19 days.(c) The civil penalty shall not be more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for an actual suspension of 20 to 45 days.(d) If a licensee is assessed the civil penalty in lieu of an actual suspension, the penalty shall be paid before the effective date of the decision.(e) If the civil penalty is not paid before the effective date of the suspension, the license shall be suspended until the penalty is paid or until the actual suspension is served.No civil penalty shall be assessed in lieu of any suspension which exceeds 45 days. With the exception of the proceedings on suspensions undertaken or on fines levied pursuant to Section 8617, the proceedings under this article shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the board shall have all the powers granted therein.In any order of suspension or revocation, the board may authorize the completion of any contract or work contracted for under terms and conditions set forth in the order.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 844, Sec. 42. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8621 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 7 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 8621.

8621.  A complaint of any person against a nonlicensee, licensee, or registered company shall be filed with the board no later than two years after the act or omission alleged as the ground for disciplinary action or, in a matter involving fraud, gross negligence, or misrepresentation, no later than four years after commission of the act or omission. The board shall file any accusation no later than 18 months after the complaint has been filed with the board, except that with respect to a violation of Section 8637, the accusation may be filed no later than two years after the discovery by the board of the alleged facts constituting the fraud or misrepresentation prohibited by the section.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 279, Sec. 1. (AB 1590) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 8622 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 3 - PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY|CHAPTER 14 - Structural Pest Control Operators|ARTICLE 7 - Disciplinary Proceedings|Section 8622.

8622.  (a) When a complaint is accepted for investigation of a registered company, the board, through an authorized representative, may inspect any or all properties on which a report has been issued pursuant to Section 8516 or a notice of completion has been issued pursuant to Section 8518 by the registered company to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations issued thereunder. If the board determines the property or properties are not in compliance, a notice shall be sent to the registered company so stating. The registered company shall have 30 days from the receipt of the notice to bring the property into compliance, unless an extension is authorized by the board, and it shall submit a new original report or completion notice or both and an inspection fee of not more than one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125) for each property inspected. If a subsequent reinspection is necessary, pursuant to the board’s review of the new original report or notice or both, a commensurate reinspection fee shall also be charged. If the board’s authorized representative makes no determination or determines the property is in compliance, no inspection fee shall be charged.(b) The notice sent to the registered company shall inform the registered company that if it desires a hearing to contest the finding of noncompliance, the hearing shall be requested by written notice to the board within 20 days of receipt of the notice of noncompliance from the board. If a hearing is not requested pursuant to this section, payment of any assessment shall not constitute an admission of any noncompliance charged.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 560, Sec. 31. (SB 1244) Effective January 1, 2015.)