California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 1.5 - Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Chapter 10 - Registration of Professional Foresters
Article 3 - Examinations
Section 1647 - Appeal Procedure

Within thirty (30) days of mailing or personal service notice, any real party of interest may appeal the actions of the Committee or Executive Officer to the Board for a review in accordance with PRC § 765 with respect to his or her qualifications in accordance with PRC § 769. The appeal for review shall be made in writing and shall include, the reasons for or circumstances leading to the appeal, the items against which the appeal is made, supporting documentation, and shall be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $100. The Board's executive officer shall conduct a review thereon and may, at his or her discretion, administer an oral or written examination or a re-grading of all or part of the examination as an aid in determining whether the applicant has satisfied the qualifications. Upon completion of the review, the Board's executive officer shall provide to the applicant in writing the final decision and reasons therefor. The decision of the Board's executive officer shall be final and binding.

1. New section filed 8-4-89; operative 9-3-89 (Register 89, No. 32).
2. Amendment filed 9-30-2020; operative 11-1-2020 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2020, No. 40). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-66-20.

Note: Authority cited: Section 759, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 765, 768, 769, 770 and 774, Public Resources Code.