Section 148.6 Of Chapter 6.5. Occupational Safety And Health Appeals Board From California Labor Code >> Division 1. >> Chapter 6.5.

. A decision of the appeals board is binding on the director and the Division of Occupational Safety and Health with respect to the parties involved in the particular appeal. The director shall have the right to seek judicial review of an appeals board decision irrespective of whether or not he or she appeared or participated in the appeal to the appeals board or its hearing officer.