California Code, Food and Agricultural Code (Formerly Agricultural Code) - FAC § 15309

(a) Issue a certificate of device registration pursuant to Section 15310.

(b) Notify the applicant that the submission is inadequate and specify the additional data that must be submitted and reviewed before a registration decision is rendered. In issuing a notification pursuant to this subdivision, the director may specify a reasonable timeframe for the submission of the additional data, moneys, labeling, or information to avoid a requirement for submission of a new application and application fee.

(c) Notify the applicant of the director's decision to deny registration.