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CA Health & Safety Code § 1597.531 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.6 - Family Day Care Homes|Section 1597.531.

1597.531.  (a) All family day care homes for children shall maintain in force either liability insurance covering injury to clients and guests in the amount of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per occurrence and three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000) in the total annual aggregate, sustained on account of the negligence of the licensee or its employees, or a bond in the aggregate amount of three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000). In lieu of the liability insurance or the bond, the family day care home may maintain a file of affidavits signed by each parent with a child enrolled in the home which meets the requirements of this subdivision. The affidavit shall state that the parent has been informed that the family day care home does not carry liability insurance or a bond according to standards established by the state. If the provider does not own the premises used as the family day care home, the affidavit shall also state that the parent has been informed that the liability insurance, if any, of the owner of the property or the homeowners’ association, as appropriate, may not provide coverage for losses arising out of, or in connection with, the operation of the family day care home, except to the extent that the losses are caused by, or result from, an action or omission by the owner of the property or the homeowners’ association, for which the owner of the property or the homeowners’ association would otherwise be liable under the law. These affidavits shall be on a form provided by the department and shall be reviewed at each licensing inspection.(b) A family day care home that maintains liability insurance or a bond pursuant to this section, and that provides care in premises that are rented or leased or uses premises which share common space governed by a homeowners’ association, shall name the owner of the property or the homeowners’ association, as appropriate, as an additional insured party on the liability insurance policy or bond if all of the following conditions are met:(1) The owner of the property or governing body of the homeowners’ association makes a written request to be added as an additional insured party.(2) The addition of the owner of the property or the homeowners’ association does not result in cancellation or nonrenewal of the insurance policy or bond carried by the family day care home.(3) Any additional premium assessed for this coverage is paid by the owner of the property or the homeowners’ association.(c) As used in this section, “homeowners’ association” means an association of a common interest development, as defined in Sections 4080 and 4100 of the Civil Code.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 181, Sec. 62. (AB 806) Effective January 1, 2013. Operative January 1, 2014, by Sec. 86 of Ch. 181.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1597.541 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.6 - Family Day Care Homes|Section 1597.541.

1597.541.  (a)  The department shall adopt regulations regarding age-appropriate immunization requirements for enrolled children for family day care homes. (b)  All family day care homes for children shall maintain evidence that enrolled children have met the age-appropriate immunization requirements adopted pursuant to this section. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1316, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1597.542 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.6 - Family Day Care Homes|Section 1597.542.

1597.542.  (a)  The Division of Child Care Licensing in the department shall clearly differentiate degrees of violations of the regulations adopted for purposes of this chapter by the impact upon children in care. (b)  The department shall implement this section only to the extent funds are available in accordance with Section 18285.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 726, Sec. 9. Effective October 4, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1597.543 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.6 - Family Day Care Homes|Section 1597.543.

1597.543.  (a) The State Fire Marshal shall update the building and fire standards necessary to implement the sections of this chapter relating to life and fire safety, including, but not limited to, Sections 1597.455 and 1597.46, and shall publish the updates in the California Code of Regulations (CCR) in the next Title 19 and Title 24 CCR adoption cycle.(b) Prior to the publication of the updates required by subdivision (a), but not later than January 1, 2021, the State Fire Marshal shall issue guidance on implementing the sections listed in subdivision (a).(c) The State Fire Marshal shall update the regulations at least every three years to conform to changes in this chapter. The State Fire Marshal may issue guidance on implementing this chapter annually in the years in which the regulations are not updated in Title 19 and Title 24 of the CCR.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 244, Sec. 16. (SB 234) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1597.55a (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.6 - Family Day Care Homes|Section 1597.55a.

1597.55a.  (a) Every family day care home shall be subject to unannounced inspections by the department, as provided in this section. The department shall inspect these facilities as often as necessary to ensure the quality of care provided.(b) The department shall conduct an announced site inspection prior to the initial licensing of the applicant.(c) The department shall conduct an annual unannounced inspection of a facility under any of the following circumstances:(1) When a license is on probation.(2) When the terms of agreement in a facility compliance plan require an annual inspection.(3) When an accusation against a licensee is pending.(4) In order to verify that a person who has been ordered out of a family day care home by the department is no longer at the facility.(d) (1) The department shall conduct annual unannounced inspections of no less than 30 percent of facilities not subject to an inspection under subdivision (c).(2) These unannounced inspections shall be conducted based on a random sampling methodology developed by the department.(e) The department shall inspect a licensed family day care home at least once every three years.(f) A public agency under contract with the department may make spot checks if it does not result in any cost to the state. However, spot checks shall not be required by the department.(g) The department or licensing agency shall make an unannounced site inspection on the basis of a complaint and a followup inspection, as provided in Section 1596.853.(h) An unannounced site inspection shall adhere to both of the following conditions:(1) The inspection shall take place only during the facility’s normal business hours or at any time family day care services are being provided.(2) The inspection of the facility shall be limited to those parts of the facility in which family day care services are provided or to which the children have access.(i) The department shall implement this section during periods that Section 1597.55b is not being implemented in accordance with Section 18285.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(j) It is the intent of the Legislature to achieve annual inspections for licensed family day care homes and facilities governed by this section on or before July 1, 2021.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 27, Sec. 14. (SB 80) Effective June 27, 2019.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1597.55b (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.6 - Family Day Care Homes|Section 1597.55b.

1597.55b.  No site visits, unannounced visits, or spot checks, shall be made under this chapter except as provided in this section.(a)  An announced site visit shall be required prior to the licensing of the applicant. (b)  A public agency under contract with the department may make spot checks if they do not result in any cost to the state. However, spot checks shall not be required by the department. (c)  An unannounced site visit to all licensed family day care homes shall be made annually and as often as necessary to ensure compliance. (d)  The department or licensing agency shall make an unannounced site visit on the basis of a complaint and a followup visit as provided in Section 1596.853. At no time shall other site visit requirements described by this section prevent a timely site visit response to a complaint. (e)  The department shall annually make unannounced spot visits on 20 percent of all family day care homes for children licensed under this chapter. The unannounced visits may be made at any time, and shall be in addition to the visits required by subdivisions (b) and (c). (f)  An unannounced site visit shall comply with both of the following conditions: (1)  The visit shall take place only during the facility’s normal business hours or at any time family day care services are being provided. (2)  The inspection of the facility shall be limited to those parts of the facility in which family day care services are provided or to which the children have access. (g)  The department shall implement this section only to the extent funds are available in accordance with Section 18285.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 225, Sec. 18. Effective August 11, 2003.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1597.56 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.6 - Family Day Care Homes|Section 1597.56.

1597.56.  (a)  The department shall notify a family day care home in writing of all deficiencies in its compliance with this act and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this act, and shall set a reasonable length of time for compliance by the family day care home. Upon a finding of noncompliance with a plan of correction, the department may levy a civil penalty that shall be paid to the department each day until the department finds the family day care home in compliance.(b)  In developing a plan of correction, both the licensee and the department shall give due consideration to the following factors:(1)  The gravity of the violation.(2)  The history of previous violations.(3)  The possibility of a threat to the health or safety of any child in the facility.(4)  The number of children affected by the violation.(5)  The availability of equipment or personnel necessary to correct the violation, if appropriate.(c)  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.(d) The department shall adopt regulations establishing procedures for the imposition of civil penalties under this section.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 291, Sec. 24. Effective September 25, 2008.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1597.57 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.6 - Family Day Care Homes|Section 1597.57.

1597.57.  The department shall do all of the following:(a)  Develop and utilize one application form for all family day care homes for children requesting a new license. (b)  Establish for parents a consumer education program annually on the law and regulations governing family day care homes for children under this chapter and the role of the state and other public entities and local associations in relation to family day care homes for children. In planning this program, the department shall seek the assistance of other public entities and local associations. (c)  Administer an orientation program for new operators of family day care homes for children that may be conducted directly by the department or by contract with local governments or family day care home associations. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1315, Sec. 34. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1597.59 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.6 - Family Day Care Homes|Section 1597.59.

1597.59.  The department and the local agencies with which it contracts for the licensing of family day care homes for children shall grant or deny a license to a family day care home for children within 30 days after receipt of all appropriate licensing application materials as determined by the department, provided both of the following conditions are met:(a)  A site visit has been completed and the family day care home has been found to be in compliance with licensing standards. (b)  The applicant and each person described by subdivision (b) of Section 1596.871 has obtained a criminal record clearance, or been granted a criminal record exemption by the department or the local contracting agency. The department shall conduct an initial site visit within 30 days after the receipt of all appropriate licensing application materials.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 606, Sec. 11. Effective October 3, 1997.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1597.61 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.6 - Family Day Care Homes|Section 1597.61.

1597.61.  (a)  When the department determines that a family day care home for children is operating without a license and notifies the unlicensed provider of the requirement for the license, the licensing agency may issue a cease and desist order only if it finds and documents that continued operation of the facility will be dangerous to the health and safety of the children or if a license held by the facility has been revoked by the department within two years preceding the determination of unlicensed operation. In all other cases where the licensing agency determines such a facility is operating without a license and notifies the unlicensed provider of the requirements for the license, the licensing agency may issue a cease and desist order only if the unlicensed provider does not apply for a license within a reasonable time after the notice. (b)  If an unlicensed family day care home fails to respond to a cease and desist order issued pursuant to subdivision (a), or if the department determines it necessary to protect the immediate health and safety of the children, the licensing agency may bring an action to enjoin such a home from continuing to operate pursuant to Section 1596.89. (c)  The district attorney of a county shall, upon application by the department, institute and conduct the prosecution of any action brought by the licensing agency against an unlicensed family day care home located in that county. (Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1098, Sec. 4.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1597.62 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.6 - Family Day Care Homes|Section 1597.62.

1597.62.  (a)  The department may impose civil penalties of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25) and not more than fifty dollars ($50) per day per violation for uncorrected violations that present an immediate or potential risk to the health and safety of children in care. The penalties shall be imposed in accordance with Sections 1596.893b and 1597.56.(b)  The department shall implement this section only to the extent funds are available in accordance with Section 18285.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 291, Sec. 25.2. Effective September 25, 2008.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1597.621 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.6 - Family Day Care Homes|Section 1597.621.

1597.621.  Family day care homes that, on December 31, 1983, have a valid unexpired registration to operate as a family day care home for children pursuant to Section 1597.62 in one of the pilot counties shall be deemed to be issued a family day care license effective January 1, 1984. Licensure pursuant to this section shall not require a visit pursuant to the requirement set forth in subdivision (a) of Section 1597.55. However, all other requirements of licensing shall continue to be met. Complaint and revocation procedures may be enforced.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1315, Sec. 37. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1597.622 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.6 - Family Day Care Homes|Section 1597.622.

1597.622.  (a) (1) Commencing September 1, 2016, a person shall not be employed or volunteer at a family day care home if he or she has not been immunized against influenza, pertussis, and measles. Each employee and volunteer shall receive an influenza vaccination between August 1 and December 1 of each year.(2) If a person meets all other requirements for employment or volunteering, as applicable, but needs additional time to obtain and provide his or her immunization records, the person may be employed or volunteer conditionally for a maximum of 30 days upon signing and submitting a written statement attesting that he or she has been immunized as required.(b) A person is exempt from the requirements of this section only under any of the following circumstances:(1) The person submits a written statement from a licensed physician declaring that because of the person’s physical condition or medical circumstances, immunization is not safe.(2) The person submits a written statement by a licensed physician providing that the person has evidence of current immunity to the diseases described in subdivision (a).(3) The person submits a written declaration that he or she has declined the influenza vaccination. This exemption applies only to the influenza vaccine.(4) The person was hired after December 1 of the previous year and before August 1 of the current year. This exemption applies only to the influenza vaccine during the first year of employment or volunteering.(c) The family day care home shall maintain documentation of the required immunizations or exemptions from immunization, as set forth in this section, in the person’s personnel record that is maintained by the family day care home.(d) For purposes of this section, “volunteer” means any nonemployee who provides care and supervision to children in care.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 807, Sec. 4. (SB 792) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1598 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.7 - Local Rape Victim Counseling Centers|Section 1598.

1598.  It is the intent of the Legislature in the enactment of this chapter to establish a grant program administered by the State Department of Social Services to provide support to existing local rape victim counseling centers and to encourage the establishment of such local centers.(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1312.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1598.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.7 - Local Rape Victim Counseling Centers|Section 1598.1.

1598.1.  The State Department of Social Services shall provide grants to proposed and existing local rape victim counseling centers. Such centers shall maintain a 24-hour telephone counseling service for rape victims, appropriate in-person counseling and referred service during normal business hours, and maintain other standards or services which shall be determined to be appropriate by the advisory committee established pursuant to Section 13836 of the Penal Code as grant conditions. The advisory committee shall identify the criteria to be utilized in awarding the grants provided by this chapter before any funds are allocated.In order to be eligible for funding pursuant to this chapter, the centers shall demonstrate an ability to receive and make use of any funds available from governmental, voluntary, philanthropic, or other sources which may be used to augment any state funds appropriated for purposes of this chapter. Each center receiving funds pursuant to this chapter shall make every attempt to qualify for any available federal funding.State funds provided to establish centers shall be utilized when possible, as determined by the advisory committee, to expand the program and shall not be expended to reduce fiscal support from other public or private sources. The centers shall maintain quarterly and final fiscal reports in a form to be prescribed by the advisory committee. In granting funds, the advisory committee shall give priority to centers which are operated in close proximity to medical treatment facilities.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 917.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1598.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.7 - Local Rape Victim Counseling Centers|Section 1598.5.

1598.5.  The sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) is hereby appropriated from the General Fund to the State Department of Social Services for expenditure during the 1978–79 fiscal year. Only 5 percent of such funds shall be used for the state administration of the grant program. After the 1978–79 fiscal year, the grant program provided pursuant to Section 1598.1 shall be funded through the regular budgetary process. The funds shall be administered through the Violent Crime Victim Assistance Commission, if created.(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1312.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1599 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.9 - Skilled Nursing and Intermediate Care Facility Patient s Bill of Rights|Section 1599.

1599.  It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to expressly set forth fundamental human rights which all patients shall be entitled to in a skilled nursing, intermediate care facility, or hospice facility, as defined in Section 1250, and to ensure that patients in such facilities are advised of their fundamental rights and the obligations of the facility.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 673, Sec. 6. (SB 135) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1599.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.9 - Skilled Nursing and Intermediate Care Facility Patient s Bill of Rights|Section 1599.2.

1599.2.  Written information informing patients of their rights shall include a preamble or preliminary statement in substantial form as follows:(a)  Further facility requirements are set forth in the Health and Safety Code, and in Title 22 of the California Administrative Code. (b)  Willful or repeated violations of either code may subject a facility and its personnel to civil or criminal proceedings. (c)  Patients have the right to voice grievances to facility personnel free from reprisal and can submit complaints to the State Department of Health Services or its representative. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 893.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1599.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.9 - Skilled Nursing and Intermediate Care Facility Patient s Bill of Rights|Section 1599.3.

1599.3.  Any rights under this chapter of a patient judicially determined to be incompetent, or who is found by his physician to be medically incapable of understanding such information, or who exhibits a communication barrier, shall devolve to such patient’s guardian, conservator, next of kin, sponsoring agency, or representative payer, except when the facility itself is the representative payer.(Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 893.)