(a) Any finding, determination, rule, ruling, or order made by the commissioner under this chapter shall be subject to review by the courts of this state, and proceedings on review shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure. In proceedings on review, the court shall apply the substantial evidence standard set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a petition for judicial review of any finding, determination, rule, ruling, or order of the commissioner may be filed within 30 days after the effective date thereof. Upon application by the advisory organization, a court may for good cause stay or enjoin the effect of any finding, determination, rule, ruling, or order of the commissioner issued pursuant to this chapter.
(c) The advisory organization shall have legal standing to bring and defend actions, in the name of the advisory organization, in administrative and judicial proceedings, with all powers attendant thereto.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1007, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1994.)