California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 7411

Persons receiving a decision from a disciplinary review committee may appeal the decision by filing a written request, within 30 days after receipt of the decision, to the program administrator. Following a hearing to appeal the decision of a disciplinary review committee, the director shall thereafter issue a decision, based on findings of fact, affirming, modifying or vacating the citation or penalty, or directing other appropriate relief.In no event shall the administrative fine be increased. The hearing to contest the decision of a disciplinary review committee shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the director shall have all powers granted therein.