(a) The vendor may appeal the Deputy Director's decision to the Director within 15 days after receipt of the written decision. The appeal shall be in writing and shall include the following:
(1) All information submitted to the Deputy Director pursuant to Section 58561(a);
(2) A copy of the Deputy Director's decision; and
(3) A statement of the issue(s), facts, documentation, and supporting authority identifying why the vendor believes the decision of the Deputy Director should be reversed by the Director.
(b) Within 30 days after receipt of the appeal, the Director or the Chief Deputy Director shall review the appeal and determine whether additional information upon which to base a decision is needed form the vendor pursuant to Section 58561(c).
(c) Within 60 days after receipt of all required and/or requested information, the Director or the Chief Deputy Director shall render a decision pursuant to Section 58561(d).
(d) A written copy of the decision shall be sent to the contracting regional center and the vendor within 15 days after the decision is rendered.
(e) An appeal filed with the Director is the final level of appeal. The decision rendered by the Director or the Chief Deputy Director shall be deemed final.
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Note: Authority cited: Chapter 722, Statutes of 1992, Section 147; Sections 4405, 4631, 4690.1 and 4791(i), Welfare and Institutions Code; and Section 11152, Government Code. Reference: Sections 4631, 4690.1 and 4791, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New section filed 9-26-91; operative 9-26-91 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 92, No. 10).
2. Amendment of section filed as an emergency 6-17-93; operative 6-17-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to SB485 (Chapter 722, Statutes of 1992) Section 147(a) (Register 93, No. 26).
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-17-93 order transmitted to OAL 6-20-94 and filed 8-2-94 (Register 94, No. 31).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 17, § 58562, 17 CA ADC § 58562
