Section 3050.4 Of Article 2. Powers And Duties Of Board From California Vehicle Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 2.
3050.4
. In a protest or petition before the board, the board, its
executive director, or an administrative law judge designated by the
board or its executive director, may order a mandatory settlement
conference. The failure of a party to appear, to be prepared, or to
have authority to settle the matter may result in one or more of the
following:
(a) The board, its executive director, or an administrative law
judge designated by the board or its executive director, may suspend
all proceedings before the board in the matter until compliance.
(b) The board, its executive director, or an administrative law
judge designated by the board or its executive director, may dismiss
the proceedings or any part thereof before the board with or without
prejudice.
(c) The board, its executive director, or an administrative law
judge designated by the board or its executive director, may require
all the board's costs to be paid by the party at fault.
(d) The board, its executive director, or an administrative law
judge designated by the board or its executive director, may deem
that the party at fault has abandoned the matter.