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CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.191 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2 - Licensing|Section 1569.191.

1569.191.  (a)  Notwithstanding Section 1569.19, in the event of a sale of a licensed 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 30 days prior to the transfer of the 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 within the appropriate provisions of 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 elderly. 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 1569.15, within five days of the acceptance of the offer by the seller. (c)  No sale of the facility shall be permitted until 30 days have elapsed from the date upon which notice has been provided pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) 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 1569.15. (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. (f)  Facilities that are subject to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 1770) of Division 2, including Section 1789.4, shall not be subject to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a), and subdivisions (c) and (d). (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 526, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.193 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2 - Licensing|Section 1569.193.

1569.193.  (a)  When a licensee dies, an adult relative, or other nonrelated adult, who has control of the property may be designated as the responsible party to continue operation of the facility if the following conditions are met: (1)  The licensee has filed a notarized written statement with the department designating the responsible party in the event of death, and the licensee has submitted the following information to the department: (A)  A notarized statement, signed by the designee acknowledging acceptance of designation as responsible party. (B)  A declaration signed by the designee under penalty of perjury regarding any prior criminal convictions. (2)  The designee files an application for licensure pursuant to Section 1569.15 within 20 working days of the date of death, shows evidence satisfactory to the department that he or she has the ability to operate the facility, and provides evidence of the licensee’s death. (b)  A designee under this section shall notify the department of the licensee’s death by the close of business on the department’s next business day following the licensee’s death. (c)  (1)  If the designee decides not to apply for licensure, he or she shall notify the department of that decision within five working days of the licensee’s death. If the designee decides not to apply, the department shall assist the designee in the development and implementation of a relocation plan. (2)  If the designee decides to apply for licensure, the department shall decide within 60 days after the application is submitted whether to issue a provisional license pursuant to Section 1569.21. 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. (d)  If the designee complies with this section, he or she shall not be considered to be operating an unlicensed facility while the department decides whether to grant the provisional license. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 179, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.194 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2 - Licensing|Section 1569.194.

1569.194.  (a) Every residential care facility for the elderly that is licensed or has a valid special permit therefor pursuant to Section 1569.10 shall provide a copy of the disaster and mass casualty plan required pursuant to Section 87223 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations to any fire department, law enforcement agency, or civil defense or other disaster authority in the area or community in which the facility is located, upon request by the fire department, law enforcement agency, or civil defense or other disaster authority. Section 1569.40 shall not apply to this section.(b) The department is not required to monitor compliance with this section as part of its regulatory monitoring functions.(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 18, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.20 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2 - Licensing|Section 1569.20.

1569.20.  Upon the filing of the application for issuance of an initial license, the department shall, within five working days of the filing, make a determination regarding the completeness of the application. If the application is complete, the department shall immediately request a fire clearance and notify the applicant to arrange a time for the department to conduct a prelicensure inspection. If the department determines that an application is for licensure of a currently licensed facility for which there is no material change to the management or operations of the facility, the prelicensure inspection is optional at the discretion of the department. If the application is incomplete, the department shall notify the applicant and request the necessary information. Within 60 days of making a determination that the file is complete, the department shall make a determination whether the application is in compliance with this chapter and the rules and regulations of the department and shall either immediately issue the license or notify the applicant of the deficiencies. The notice shall specify whether the deficiencies constitute denial of the application or whether further corrections for compliance will likely result in approval of the application.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 29, Sec. 22. (SB 855) Effective June 20, 2014.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.21 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2 - Licensing|Section 1569.21.

1569.21.  The director may issue provisional licenses to operate residential care facilities for the elderly for the facilities which the director determines are in substantial compliance with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto; 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. This provisional license shall expire six months from the date of issuance, or at such 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 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; provided, that all other requirements for a license have been met.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1127, Sec. 3.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.22 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2 - Licensing|Section 1569.22.

1569.22.  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, 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. The proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the department has all the powers granted therein.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1127, Sec. 3.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.235 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2 - Licensing|Section 1569.235.

1569.235.  As a requirement for licensure, the 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 for the elderly.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 848, Sec. 3.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.24 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2 - Licensing|Section 1569.24.

1569.24.  Within 90 days after a facility accepts its first resident for placement following its initial licensure, the department shall inspect the facility to evaluate compliance with rules and regulations and to assess the facility’s continuing ability to meet regulatory requirements. The licensee shall notify the department, within five business days after accepting its first resident for placement, that the facility has commenced operating.The department may take appropriate remedial action as provided for in this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 902, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.261 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2.5 - Resident s Bill of Rights|Section 1569.261.

1569.261.  (a) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this article to adopt fundamental rights for all persons residing in a residential care facility for the elderly, as defined in Section 1569.2, and to ensure that facilities respect and promote these rights.(b) In establishing this bill of rights, the Legislature intends that persons residing in residential care facilities for the elderly be treated with dignity, kindness, and respect, and that their civil liberties be fully honored.(c) A central purpose of the bill of rights is to strengthen a resident’s right to make choices about his or her care, treatment, and daily life in the facility and to ensure that the resident’s choices are respected. The Legislature intends to enhance each resident’s autonomy and ability to make decisions concerning his or her life.(d) The Legislature also intends that each residential care facility for the elderly provide a safe, comfortable, and homelike environment for its residents and that it protect residents from physical or mental abuse, neglect, exploitation, or endangerment.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 702, Sec. 1. (AB 2171) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.265 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2.5 - Resident s Bill of Rights|Section 1569.265.

1569.265.  (a) Rights and liberties set forth in this article do not diminish a resident’s constitutional rights or any other rights set forth in other state or federal laws and regulations. Persons residing in residential care facilities for the elderly shall continue to enjoy all of their civil and legal rights.(b) The provisions of this article apply only to privately operated residential care facilities for the elderly.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 702, Sec. 1. (AB 2171) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.267 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2.5 - Resident s Bill of Rights|Section 1569.267.

1569.267.  (a) At admission, a facility staff person shall personally advise a resident and the resident’s representative of, and give a complete written copy of, the rights in this article and the personal rights in Section 87468 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations. The licensee shall have each resident and the resident’s representative sign and date a copy of the resident’s rights, and the licensee shall include the signed and dated copy in the resident’s record.(b) Licensees shall prominently post, in areas accessible to the residents and their representatives, a copy of the residents’ rights.(c) The rights posted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be posted both in English and in any other language in a facility in which 5 percent or more of the residents can only read that other language.(d) The licensee shall provide initial and ongoing training for all members of its staff to ensure that residents’ rights are fully respected and implemented.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 702, Sec. 1. (AB 2171) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.280 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2.7 - Firearms, Ammunition, and Deadly Weapons|Section 1569.280.

1569.280.  (a) This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the Keep Our Seniors Safe Act.(b) This article does not require a facility to accept, store, or retain firearms or ammunition.(c) The department shall promulgate regulations to implement this article.(d) Until regulations are adopted, the department may implement and administer the provisions of this article through the issuance of written directives that have the same force and effect as regulations. The directives shall be exempt from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 840, Sec. 4. (SB 172) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.281 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2.7 - Firearms, Ammunition, and Deadly Weapons|Section 1569.281.

1569.281.  As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) “Firearm” means a device, designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through a barrel, a projectile by the force of an explosion or other form of combustion, including the frame or receiver of the device.(b) “Ammunition” means one or more loaded cartridges consisting of a primed case, propellant, and with one or more projectiles. “Ammunition” does not include blanks.(c) “Antique firearm” has the same meaning as set forth, and has the same meaning as, in Section 921(a)(16) of Title 18 of the United States Code.(d) “Deadly weapon” means any of the following:(1) Any weapon, the possession or concealed carrying of which is prohibited by Section 16590 of the Penal Code.(2) A destructive device, as defined in Section 16460 of the Penal Code.(e) “Handgun” has the same meaning as set forth in Section 16640 of the Penal Code and includes the frame or receiver of the same.(f) “Facility” means a residential care facility for the elderly licensed by the State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 840, Sec. 4. (SB 172) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.282 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2.7 - Firearms, Ammunition, and Deadly Weapons|Section 1569.282.

1569.282.  A licensee that permits residents to possess firearms on the facility premises shall do all of the following:(a) Accept and centrally store a resident’s firearm, ammunition, or both.(b) Retain and centrally store a licensee’s firearm, ammunition, or both.(c) Residents’ and licensees’ firearms, ammunition, or both shall be centrally stored in the facility and in the following manner:(1) Firearms shall be centrally stored unloaded, in a locked gun safe, that meets the regulatory standards established by the Department of Justice in Section 4100 of Title 11 of the California Code of Regulations.(2) Ammunition shall be centrally stored separately in a locked location different from firearms.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 840, Sec. 4. (SB 172) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.283 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2.7 - Firearms, Ammunition, and Deadly Weapons|Section 1569.283.

1569.283.  (a) A licensee shall not accept, retain, or store any deadly weapon, as defined in Section 1569.281, of a resident or licensee.(b) A licensee shall not accept, retain, or store any of the following firearms owned or possessed by a resident or licensee:(1) A firearm regulated pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 18710) of Division 5 of Title 2 of Part 6 of the Penal Code.(2) A firearm regulated pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 30500) of Division 10 of Title 4 of Part 6 of the Penal Code.(3) A firearm regulated pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 32610) of Division 10 of Title 4 of Part 6 of the Penal Code.(4) A firearm regulated pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 33300) of Chapter 8 of Division 10 of Title 4 of Part 6 of the Penal Code.(c) The licensee shall not accept, retain, or store a firearm required to be registered with the Department of Justice pursuant to Section 29180 of the Penal Code unless it verifies it is in fact registered with the Department of Justice pursuant to Section 29180 of the Penal Code.(d) The licensee may accept, retain, or store a firearm that is otherwise required to be registered with the Department of Justice pursuant to Section 29180 of the Penal Code but which is exempt from the registration requirements because it was entered into the centralized registry set forth in Section 11106 of the Penal Code prior to July 1, 2018, as being owned by a specific individual or entity if that firearm has assigned to it a distinguishing number or mark of identification because the department accepted entry of that firearm into the centralized registry.(e) Commencing July 1, 2021, unless it is an antique firearm, the licensee shall not accept, retain, or store a firearm unless the owner of the firearm provides to the licensee documentation that the person is listed with the Department of Justice pursuant to Section 11106 of the Penal Code as the registered owner of that firearm.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 840, Sec. 4. (SB 172) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.284 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 2.7 - Firearms, Ammunition, and Deadly Weapons|Section 1569.284.

1569.284.  The acceptance or storage of a resident’s firearm by a licensee at a facility in accordance with this article, or the retention and storage of a licensee’s firearm, shall not constitute a loan, sale, receipt, or transfer of a firearm within the meaning of Sections 26500, 27545, or subdivision (a) of Section 31615 of the Penal Code.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 840, Sec. 4. (SB 172) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.30 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 3 - Regulations|Section 1569.30.

1569.30.  (a) The department shall adopt, amend, or repeal, in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, reasonable rules, regulations, and standards as may be necessary or proper to carry out the purposes and intent of this chapter and to enable the department to exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred upon it by this chapter, not inconsistent with any statute of this state.(b) The regulations governing residential facilities for the elderly under the Community Care Facilities Act (Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1500)) shall continue to govern residential care facilities for the elderly under this act until amended or repealed.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 183, Sec. 190. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.31 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 3 - Regulations|Section 1569.31.

1569.31.  The regulations for a license shall prescribe standards of safety and sanitation for the physical plant and standards for basic care and supervision, personal care, and services to be provided.The department’s regulations shall allow for the development of new and innovative community programs.In adopting regulations which implement this chapter, the department shall provide flexibility to allow facilities conducted by and exclusively for adherents of a well-recognized church or religious denomination who rely solely on prayer or spiritual means for healing to operate a licensed residential care facility for the elderly.(Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1127, Sec. 3.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1569.311 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 3.2 - Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly|ARTICLE 3 - Regulations|Section 1569.311.

1569.311.  Every residential care facility for the elderly shall have one or more carbon monoxide detectors in the facility that meet the standards established in 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. 3. (AB 2386) Effective January 1, 2015.)