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a) A private patrol operator, qualified manager of a private patrol operator, security guard, firearm qualification cardholder, baton permitholder, 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 of Division of Title of the Government Code. (

b) A request for a review shall be by written notice to the bureau within 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 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 of Division of Title 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 days following notice of the committee’s decision. (

e) If the appellant does not request a hearing within days, the review committee’s decision shall become final. (

f) This

section shall become operative on January 1, 2024.