California § 44438
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 44438, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44438.
(a) âPrivate admonition,â as used in this article and in Article 3 (commencing with Section 44240) of Chapter 2, is a warning, in writing, to the applicant or credentialholder that states in ordinary and concise language the act or omission of the applicant or credentialholder and further states that repetition of that act or omission may result in denial, suspension, or revocation of the credential. (b) The private admonition shall be included in the applicantâs or credential holderâs file, maintained by the commission. (c) The applicantâs or credentialholderâs employer at the time of admonition shall receive a copy of the admonition and shall not make that copy accessible or disclose the contents thereof, unless the applicant or credentialholder consents, in writing, thereto. (d) For purposes of Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code, the private admonition is deemed a personnel record within the meaning of Section 7927.700 of the Government Code. (e) The commission and the applicantâs or credentialholderâs employer shall expunge all records pertaining to the private admonition maintained in the applicantâs or credentialholderâs files pursuant to subdivisions (b) and (c) at the expiration of three years, so long as there is no recurrence of the offense.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 44438
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 44438 cover?
Section 44438 is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 44438?
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