California Health and Safety Code

§ 1526.5

HSC § 1526.5 Effective Jan 1, 2007Div. 2 · Ch. 3 · Art. 2

Statute text

(a)Within 90 days after a facility accepts its first client for placement following the issuance of a license or special permit pursuant to Section 1525, the department shall inspect the facility. The licensee shall, within five business days after accepting its first client for placement, notify the department that the facility has commenced operating. Foster family homes are exempt from the provisions of this subdivision.

(b)The inspection required by subdivision (a) shall be conducted to evaluate compliance with rules and regulations and to assess the facility’s continuing ability to meet regulatory requirements. The department may take appropriate remedial action as authorized by this chapter.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 902, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 2007.