(a) The Executive Officer of the Board or his designee may issue a citation containing an order to pay a fine between $100 and $5,000 and an order of abatement against a licensee for any violation of the Guide Dog Act or the California Code of Regulations or any laws governing the guide dog schools or guide dog instructors. A citation may be issued without the assessment of a fine, when determined by the Executive Officer or his designee.

(b) Each citation shall be in writing and shall describe with particularity the nature and facts of each violation specified in the citation, including a reference to the law or regulation alleged to have been violated.

(c) The citation shall be served upon the cited person either personally or by certified United States mail.