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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 1Ch. 5§ 11501 Agency Adjudicative Proceedings Scope

§ 11501 Agency Adjudicative Proceedings Scope

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§ 11501 Agency Adjudicative Proceedings Scope

Key Takeaways

  • •This law applies to government agencies and how they make decisions in certain cases.
  • •It covers cases that started on or after July 1, 1997, unless another law says different.
  • •Another part of the law (Chapter 4.5) also applies to these cases, unless there’s a special rule.

Example

If you have a problem with a government agency, like if they deny your request for something, this law helps decide how they should handle your case.

The agency has to follow these rules when making decisions, unless there’s a different rule for your specific case.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 11501 Agency Adjudicative Proceedings Scope

(a) This chapter applies to any agency as determined by the statutes relating to that agency. (b) This chapter applies to an adjudicative proceeding of an agency created on or after July 1, 1997, unless the statutes relating to the proceeding provide otherwise. (c) Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 11400) applies to an adjudicative proceeding required to be conducted under this chapter, unless the statutes relating to the proceeding provide otherwise. (Repealed (in Sec. 24) and added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 938, Sec. 24.5. Effective January 1, 1996. Operative July 1, 1997, by Sec. 98 of Ch. 938.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

agencyadjudicative proceedingChapter 4.5statutes

Related Statutes

  • § 11508 Hearing Location Determination Rules
  • § 11512 Administrative Hearing Procedures
  • § 11517 Contested Case Hearing Procedures
  • § 11518.5 Decision Error Correction Request
  • § 11526 Agency Member Mail Voting

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 11501.
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