§ 14978

14978. (a) In order to avoid administrative charges which may adversely impact persons subject to this chapter, and to provide for more efficient implementation of this chapter, the board may, on or before January 15 of any year, establish or designate one or more entities to administer all or any part of this chapter for the fiscal year beginning July 1 of the same year through June 30 of the following year, in accordance with the regulations and procedures adopted or established by the director pursuant to Section 14979.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the director shall be responsible for the enforcement of this chapter and for the establishment of enforcement procedures.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1210, Sec. 1.5. Effective January 1, 1993.)