Investigations Division

The Investigations Division administers the Board's criminal investigations program. The Division plans, organizes, directs, and controls all criminal investigative activities for the various tax programs administered by the Board. Its goals are to identify tax evasion problems, identify new fraud schemes, and actively investigate and assist in the prosecution of crimes committed by individuals who are violating the laws administered by the Board.

• Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act of 2003
  • Cigarette and Tobacco Product Sales Compliance Inspections (Pub. 152)
  • Citation Appeal Process
• CA Cigarette Fire Safety & Firefighter Protection Act (AB 178)
• Cigarette and Tobacco Products Tax Evasion
• Cigarette and Tobacco Product Inspections
• Notice of Cigarette and Tobacco Products Seizures
• Fuel Tax Evasion
• Sales Tax Evasion
• Frequently Asked Questions
• File A Tax Evasion Complaint
  • Public Complaint Resource Directory
• Legal Dept. Information

Gil Haas, Jr., Chief 916-324-2684
Sharon Jones, Administrative Assistant 916-324-0082

Randy Silva, Northern Area Administrator 916-323-3964
Gonzalo Hernandez, Southern Area Administrator 562-466-1622