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CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.023 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.023.

1568.023.  An applicant or licensee for a residential care facility licensed pursuant to this chapter shall maintain an email address of record with the department. The applicant or licensee shall notify the department, in writing, of the email address and of any change to the email address within 10 business days of the change.(Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 146, Sec. 5. (AB 2377) Effective January 1, 2021.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.04 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.04.

1568.04.  Any person desiring issuance of a license for a residential care facility under this chapter shall file with the department, pursuant to regulations adopted by the department, an application. The application shall be provided on a form furnished by the department, and shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:(a)  Evidence satisfactory to the department of all of the following: (1)  The ability of the applicant to comply with this chapter and of rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter by the department. (2)  The applicant has sufficient financial resources to maintain the standards of service required by regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. (3)  Following the department’s adoption of regulations specifying the levels of care to be provided under this chapter, the applicant’s ability to meet regulatory requirements for the level of care the facility intends to provide. (4)  Compliance or ability to comply with Section 1568.02. (b)  Disclosure of the applicant’s prior or present service as an administrator, general partner, corporate officer or director of, or as a person who has held or holds a beneficial ownership of 10 percent or more in, any residential care facility or in any clinic or facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1200), Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250), or Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1500). (c)  Disclosure of any revocation or other disciplinary action taken, or in the process of being taken, against a license held or previously held by the entities specified in subdivision (b). (d)  Any other information as may be required by the department for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter. (e)  A signed statement that the person desiring issuance of a license has read this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter and understands the statute and regulations applicable to a residential care facility. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1315, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.041 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.041.

1568.041.  (a)  The department shall designate at least one person in each region to be responsible for all activities pertaining to license application as well as prescribed monitoring of licensees. In those regions which have a concentration of licensees, the department shall make every effort to identify at least one person in each district office whose sole responsibility will be for facilities licensed pursuant to this chapter. (b)  The department shall ensure that those personnel identified in subdivision (a) receive periodic training regarding the most recent developments in the HIV epidemic and the care and supervision of people with HIV disease. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1215, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.042 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.042.

1568.042.  (a)  A corporation that applies for licensure with the department shall list the facilities that any member of the board of directors, the executive director, or an officer has been licensed to operate, been employed in, or served as a member of the board of directors, the executive director, or an officer. (b)  The department shall not issue a provisional license or license to any corporate applicant that has a member of the board of directors, an executive director, or an officer who is not eligible for licensure pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 1568.065 and Section 1568.093. (c)  The department may revoke the license of any corporate licensee that has a member of the board of directors, an executive director, or an officer who is not eligible for licensure pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 1568.065 and Section 1568.093. (d)  Prior to instituting an administrative action pursuant to either subdivision (b) or (c), the department shall notify the applicant or licensee of the person’s ineligibility to be a member of the board of directors, an executive director, or an officer of the applicant or licensee, and shall give the applicant or licensee 15 days to remove the person from that position. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 311, Sec. 31. Effective August 19, 1998.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.043 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.043.

1568.043.  A residential care facility for persons with chronic, life-threatening illness shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established on Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 13260) of Part 2 of Division 12. The department shall account for the presence of these detectors during inspections.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 503, Sec. 2. (AB 2386) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.06 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.06.

1568.06.  (a)  Upon initial application for licensure, residential care facilities shall be provided a printed copy of all applicable regulations for the operation of these facilities by the department, without charge. The department shall provide all licensees with copies of proposed changes in regulations applicable to residential care facilities prior to public hearings on those proposed changes, and copies of all adopted changes in regulations applicable to residential care facilities immediately upon their adoption. (b)  As a requirement for licensure, an applicant shall attend an orientation given by the department which outlines the applicable rules and regulations and the scope and responsibility for operation of a residential care facility. The orientation shall include information on relevant community services. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1215, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.061 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.061.

1568.061.  A license shall be forfeited by operation of law prior to its expiration date when any of the following occurs:(a)  The licensee sells or otherwise transfers the facility or the real property on which the facility is located, except when change of ownership applies to transferring of stock when the facility is owned by a corporation and when the transfer of stock does not constitute a majority change in ownership. (b)  The licensee surrenders the license to the department. (c)  The licensee moves a facility from one location to another. The department shall develop regulations to ensure that a licensee is not charged a full licensing fee and is not required to complete the entire application process when applying for a license for the new location. (d)  The licensee is convicted of an offense specified in Section 220, 243.4, or 264.1, or paragraph (1) of Section 273a, Section 273d, 288, or 289 of the Penal Code, or is convicted of another crime specified in subdivision (c) of Section 667.5 of the Penal Code. (e)  The licensee dies. When a licensee dies, the continued operation shall be subject to the requirements of Section 1568.064. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1315, Sec. 14. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.062 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.062.

1568.062.  (a)  Upon the filing of the application for issuance of a license and substantial compliance with this chapter and the rules and regulations of the department adopted pursuant to this chapter, the director shall issue to the applicant the license to operate a residential care facility. If the director finds that the applicant is not in compliance with this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, the director shall deny the applicant a license. (b)  The director may issue provisional licenses to operate residential care facilities for any facility which the director determines is in substantial compliance with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, provided that no life safety risks are involved, as determined by the director. In determining whether any life safety risks are involved, the director shall require completion of all applicable fire clearances and criminal record clearances as otherwise required by the department’s rules and regulations. A provisional license issued pursuant to this subdivision shall expire six months from the date of issuance, or at an earlier time as the director may determine, and may not be renewed. However, the director may extend the term of a provisional license for an additional six months at the time of application, if it is determined that more than six months will be required to achieve full compliance with licensing standards due to circumstances beyond the control of the applicant, and if all other requirements for a license have been met. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1315, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.063 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.063.

1568.063.  Immediately upon the denial of any application for a license, the department shall notify the applicant in writing. Within 15 days after the department mails the notice of denial, the applicant may present his or her written petition for a hearing to the department. Upon receipt by the department of the petition in proper form, the petition shall be set for hearing.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 832, Sec. 7.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.064 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.064.

1568.064.  (a)  When a licensee dies, an adult relative who has control of the property may continue operation of the facility if the following conditions are met: (1)  The department receives notification of the death during the next normal workday and is informed of the relative’s intent to continue operating the facility as a residential care facility for persons with chronic, life-threatening illnesses. (2)  The relative files application, within five days of the date of death, shows evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she has the ability to operate the facility, submits his or her fingerprint card, and provides evidence of the licensee’s death. (b)  The department shall make a decision within 60 days after the application is submitted on whether to issue a provisional license pursuant to Section 1568.062. A provisional license shall be granted only if the department is satisfied that the conditions specified in subdivision (a) have been met and that the health and safety of the residents of the facility will not be jeopardized. (c)  If the relative complies with subdivision (a), he or she shall not be considered to be operating an unlicensed facility while the department decides whether to grant the provisional license. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1333, Sec. 1.5.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.0651 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.0651.

1568.0651.  (a)  The administrative law judge conducting a hearing under this article may permit the testimony of a child witness, or a similarly vulnerable witness, including a witness who is developmentally disabled, to be taken outside the presence of the respondent or respondents if all of the following conditions exist: (1)  The administrative law judge determines that taking the witness’s testimony outside the presence of the respondent or respondents is necessary to ensure truthful testimony. (2)  The witness is likely to be intimidated by the presence of the respondent or respondents. (3)  The witness is afraid to testify in front of the respondent or respondents. (b)  If the testimony of the witness is taken outside of the presence of the respondent or respondents, the department shall provide for the use of one-way closed-circuit television so the respondent or respondents can observe the testimony of the witness. Nothing in this section shall limit a respondent’s right of cross-examination. (c)  The administrative law judge conducting a hearing under this section may clear the hearing room of any persons who are not a party to the action in order to protect any witness from intimidation or other harm, taking into account the rights of all persons. (Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1267, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.0652 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.0652.

1568.0652.  (a)  (1)  An out-of-court statement made by a minor under 12 years of age who is the subject or victim of an allegation at issue is admissible evidence at an administrative hearing conducted pursuant to this article. The out-of-court statement may be used to support a finding of fact unless an objection is timely made and the objecting party establishes that the statement is unreliable because it was the product of fraud, deceit, or undue influence. However, the out-of-court statement may not be the sole basis for the finding of fact, unless the adjudicator finds that the time, content, and circumstances of the statement provide sufficient indicia of reliability. (2)  The proponent of the statement shall give reasonable notice to all parties of the intended introduction of the statement at the hearing. (3)  For purposes of this subdivision, an objection is timely if it identifies with reasonable specificity the disputed out-of-court statement and it gives the proponent of the evidence a reasonable period of time to prepare a response to the objection prior to the hearing. (b)  This section shall not be construed to limit the right of any party to the administrative hearing to subpoena a witness whose statement is admitted as evidence or to introduce admissible evidence relevant to the weight of the hearsay evidence or the credibility of the hearsay declarant. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 707, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.067 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.067.

1568.067.  (a)  No license issued pursuant to this chapter shall have any property value for sale or exchange purposes and no person, including any owner, agent, or broker, shall sell or exchange any license for any commercial purpose. (b)  (1)  Each residential care facility licensed under this chapter shall reveal its license number in all advertisements, publications, or announcements made with the intent to attract clients or residents. (2)  Advertisements, publications, or announcements subject to the requirements of paragraph (1) shall include, but not be limited to, those contained in a newspaper or magazine, consumer report, announcement of intent to commence business, telephone directory yellow pages, professional or service directory, or radio or television commercial. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 832, Sec. 10.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.068 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.068.

1568.068.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 1568.061, in the event of a sale of a licensed residential care for persons with chronic, life-threatening illness facility where the sale will result in a new license being issued, the sale and transfer of property and business shall be subject to both of the following: (1)  The licensee shall provide written notice to the department and to each resident or his or her legal representative of the licensee’s intent to sell the facility at least 60 days prior to the transfer of property or business, or at the time that a bona fide offer is made, whichever period is longer. (2)  The licensee shall, prior to entering into an admission agreement, inform all residents, or their legal representatives, admitted to the facility after notification to the department, of the licensee’s intent to sell the property or business. (b)  Except as provided in subdivision (e), the property and business shall not be transferred until the buyer qualifies for a license or provisional license pursuant to this chapter. (1)  The seller shall notify, in writing, a prospective buyer of the necessity to obtain a license, as required by this chapter, if the buyer’s intent is to continue operating the facility as a residential care facility for the chronically ill. The seller shall send a copy of this written notice to the licensing agency. (2)  The prospective buyer shall submit an application for a license, as specified in Section 1568.04, within five days of the acceptance of the offer by the seller. (c)  No transfer of the property or business shall be permitted until 60 days have elapsed from the date when notice has been provided to the department pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a). (d)  The department shall give priority to applications for licensure that are submitted pursuant to this section in order to ensure timely transfer of the property and business. The department shall make a decision within 60 days after a complete application is submitted on whether to issue a license pursuant to Section 1568.04. (e)  If the parties involved in the transfer of the property and business fully comply with this section, then the transfer may be completed and the buyer shall not be considered to be operating an unlicensed facility while the department makes a final determination on the application for licensure. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 873, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.071 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.071.

1568.071.  (a)  Any person may request an inspection of any residential care facility in accordance with this chapter by transmitting to the department notice of an alleged violation of applicable requirements prescribed by statutes or regulations of this state. (b)  The substance of the complaint shall be provided to the licensee no earlier than at the time of the inspection. Unless the complainant specifically requests otherwise, neither the substance of the complaint provided the licensee nor any copy of the complaint or any record published, released, or otherwise made available to the licensee shall disclose the name of any person mentioned in the complaint except the name of any duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the department conducting the investigation or inspection pursuant to this chapter. (c)  Upon receipt of a complaint, other than a complaint alleging denial of a statutory right of access to a residential care facility, the department shall make a preliminary review and, unless the department determines that the complaint is willfully intended to harass a licensee or is without any reasonable basis, it shall make an onsite inspection within 10 days after receiving the complaint except where the visit would adversely affect the licensing investigation or the investigation of other agencies, including, but not limited to, law enforcement agencies. In either event, the complainant shall be promptly informed of the department’s proposed course of action. (d)  Upon receipt of a complaint alleging denial of a statutory right of access to a residential facility, the department shall review the complaint. The complainant shall be notified promptly of the department’s proposed course of action. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1333, Sec. 1.5.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1568.0715 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.01 - Residential Care Facilities for Persons With Chronic Life-Threatening Illness|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1568.0715.

1568.0715.  (a) The department shall ensure that the licensee’s plan of correction is verifiable and measurable. The plan of correction shall specify what evidence is acceptable to establish that a deficiency has been corrected. This evidence shall be included in the department’s facility file.(b) The department shall specify in its licensing report all violations that, if not corrected, will have a direct and immediate risk to the health, safety, or personal rights of residents in care.(c) The department shall complete all complaint investigations and place a note of final conclusion in the department’s facility file, regardless of whether the licensee voluntarily surrendered the license.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 291, Sec. 10. Effective September 25, 2008.)