Article 6 - Denial, Suspension, and Revocation

California Health and Safety Code — §§ 1590-1591.5

Sections (4)

Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1066.

The state department may suspend or revoke any license issued under the provisions of this chapter upon any of the following grounds and in the manner provided in this article:

(a)Violation by the licensee of any of the provisions of this chapter or of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.

(b)Aiding, abetting, or permitting the violation of any provision of this chapter or of the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.

(c)Conduct in the operation or maintenance, or both the operation and maintenance, of an adult day health facility which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual receiving services from the facility or the people of the State of California.

§ 1590.5

Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 869, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2001.

Proceedings for the suspension, revocation, or denial of a license under this article shall be conducted in accordance with Section 100171. Except as provided in Section 1591, Section 100171 shall prevail in the event of a conflict between this chapter and Section 100171. The director shall ensure that public records accurately reflect the current status of any potential adverse action or actions, including the resolution of disputes.

§ 1591

Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 632, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2005.

(a)When the director intends to seek the suspension or revocation of a license, the director shall notify the licensee of the proposed suspension or revocation and, at the same time, shall serve the person with an accusation. Upon receipt of a notice of defense from the licensee, the director shall set the matter for hearing within five days. The director shall make a final determination as to whether to suspend or revoke the license within 30 days after the original hearing has been completed.

(b)The director may temporarily suspend a license prior to a hearing when he or she determines that the suspension is necessary to protect the health and safety of the participants. In the event of a prehearing suspension, the director shall notify the licensee of the suspension and its effective date and, at the same time, shall serve the licensee with an accusation. Within 15 days of receiving a notice of defense from the licensee, the director shall set the matter for a hearing that shall be held as soon as possible, but not later than 30 days after receipt of the notice. The temporary suspension shall remain in effect until the hearing is completed and the director has made a final determination on the merits, which shall be made within 30 days after the hearing has been completed.

§ 1591.5

Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1066.

The withdrawal of an application for a license after it has been filed with the state department shall not, unless the state department consents in writing to such withdrawal, deprive the state department of its authority to institute or continue a proceeding against the applicant for the denial of the license upon any ground provided by law or to enter an order denying the license upon any such ground.

The suspension, expiration, or forfeiture by operation of law of a license issued by the state department, or its suspension, forfeiture, or cancellation by order of the state department or by order of a court of law, or its surrender without the written consent of the state department, shall not deprive the state department of its authority to institute or continue a disciplinary proceeding against the licensee upon any ground provided by law or to enter an order suspending or revoking the license or otherwise taking disciplinary action against the licensee on any such ground.