7581.3. (a) A private patrol operator, qualified manager of a private patrol operator, security guard, firearm qualification cardholder, firearm training facility, firearm training instructor, baton training facility, or baton training instructor may request a review by a disciplinary review committee to contest the assessment of an administrative fine or to appeal a denial, revocation, or suspension of a license, certificate, or registration unless the denial, revocation, or suspension is ordered by the director in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(b) A request for a review shall be by written notice to the bureau within 30 days of the issuance of the citation and assessment, denial, revocation, or suspension.
(c) Following a review by a disciplinary review committee, the appellant shall be notified within 30 days, in writing, by regular mail, of the committee’s decision.
(d) If the appellant disagrees with the decision made by a disciplinary review committee, they may request a hearing in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. A request for a hearing following a decision by a disciplinary review committee shall be by written notice to the bureau within 30 days following notice of the committee’s decision.
(e) If the appellant does not request a hearing within 30 days, the review committee’s decision shall become final.
(f) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 287, Sec. 15. (AB 2515) Effective January 1, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions. See later operative version as added by Sec. 16 of Stats. 2022, Ch. 287.)