8520. (a) There is in the Department of Consumer Affairs a Structural Pest Control Board, which consists of seven members. (b) Subject to the jurisdiction conferred upon the director by Division 1 (commencing with Section 100), the board is vested with the power to and shall administer the provisions of this chapter. (c) It is the intent of […]
8520.1. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Structural Pest Control Board in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 107, Sec. 34. […]
8520.2. (a) The Structural Pest Control Board is hereby transferred from the jurisdiction of the Department of Pesticide Regulation and placed under the jurisdiction of the Department of Consumer Affairs. (b) The registrar of the board under the jurisdiction of the Department of Pesticide Regulation shall remain as the registrar of the board under the jurisdiction of […]
8521. The board is composed of seven members, three of whom shall be, and shall have been for a period of not less than five years preceding the date of their appointment, operators licensed under this chapter actively engaged in the business of pest control and who are residents of this state, and four public […]
8522. (a) Members of the board shall be appointed for a term of four years, subject to removal by the appointing power at his or her pleasure. (b) Vacancies shall be filled by the appointing power for the unexpired term. (c) Each member shall hold office until the appointment of his or her successor not to exceed one […]
8523. The board shall organize and elect a president who shall serve for one year. The board shall meet annually during the month of October. Special meetings may be called at any time by the president or by any three members of the board, upon notice for such time and in such manner as the […]
8524. Four members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, for the performance of any duty, or the exercise of any power or authority of the board. A vacancy on the board shall not impair the power of the remaining members to perform all duties and exercise all powers of […]
8525. (a) The board, subject to the approval of the director, may, in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, adopt, amend, repeal, and enforce reasonably necessary rules and regulations relating to the practice of pest control and its various branches as […]
8526. Each member of the board shall receive a per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1645.)
8527. The board shall adopt and use a seal. The seal shall have the words “Structural Pest Control Board, State of California,” and such other devices as the board may desire, engrossed thereon. The registrar shall have the care and custody of the seal. (Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 1163.)
8528. (a) With the approval of the director, the board shall appoint a registrar, fix the registrar’s compensation, and prescribe the registrar’s duties. (b) The registrar is the executive officer and secretary of the board. (c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed, unless a later enacted […]
8529. The registrar, with the approval of the board and of the director, and subject to the State Civil Service Act, may appoint and fix the compensation of such other assistants as may be necessary. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1382, Sec. 11.)
8530. The board, with the approval of the director, may establish the main office of the board, and branch offices of the board in any city of this State. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 1163.)
8531. The registrar shall keep a complete record of the board’s actions, and shall maintain at the office of the board a complete index record of all applications for licenses and registrations issued, licenses renewed, and all revocations, cancellations, and suspensions of licenses and registrations. (Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1348, Sec. 25. Operative January […]
8531.5. The board shall prepare minutes of its annual meeting and any special meetings, which shall be permanently maintained at the office of the registrar. (Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 371.)
8532. Copies of all records and papers in the office of the board, certified by the registrar under the seal of the board shall be received in evidence in all courts of this State in all cases equally and with like effect as the originals of such papers and records. (Repealed and added by Stats. […]
8533. Whenever funds are available for the purpose, the registrar, at the discretion of the board, may publish, or cause to be published, a roster of the individuals licensed and companies registered under the provisions of this chapter. A copy of such roster may be furnished to registered companies and such state agencies as the […]
8534. Whenever funds are available for the purpose, the registrar, at the direction of the board, may publish and disseminate to individuals licensed and companies registered under this chapter and to public officials and other persons interested in the practice of pest control, such information relative to the administration and enforcement of this chapter as […]
8535. The registrar, and any member of the board, may administer oaths for the purpose of administering this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 1163.)
8536. No manufacturer, his or her agents or employees, nor any person who is a consultant of or connected with any manufacturer, shall be appointed to the board. (Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 238, Sec. 3. (AB 1736) Effective January 1, 2011.)
