The claimant may initiate arbitration not later than 90 days after the date of service in person or by mail on the claimant of the final written decision by the department on the claim. This limitation shall not apply to any claim founded on any cost audit, latent defect, warranty, or guarantee under the contract.
(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 857, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1999.)