(a) A private applicator certificate may be refused, revoked, or suspended by the commissioner or director for any of the following reasons:
(1) Failure to comply with any applicable provision of this division or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto.
(2) Failure to supervise the use of a restricted material in a manner that ensures compliance with this division or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto.
(3) Making any false or fraudulent report.
(b) Any action by the commissioner or the director pursuant to subdivision (a) may be appealed in a manner consistent with the procedures for appealing the suspension of a restricted material permit as prescribed in Section 11512.5.