(a) If, upon summary investigation, it appears probable to the director that a violation of this chapter, or the regulations thereunder, has occurred, the director, in his or her discretion, may suggest measures that in the director’s judgment would compensate the complainant for the damages he or she has suffered as a result of the alleged violation. If the service dealer or service contractor accepts the director’s suggestions and performs accordingly, the director shall give that fact due consideration in any subsequent disciplinary proceeding. If the service dealer or service contractor declines to abide by the suggestions of the director, the director may investigate further and may institute disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2023, and as of that date is repealed.
(Amended (as amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 428, Sec. 17) by Stats. 2018, Ch. 578, Sec. 25. (SB 1483) Effective January 1, 2019. Repealed as of January 1, 2023, by its own provisions. See later operative version, as amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 578.)