Section 11834.40 Of Article 4. Suspension And Revocation From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 10.5. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 7.5. >> Article 4.
11834.40
. A license shall terminate by operation of law, prior to
its expiration date, when any of the following conditions occur:
(a) The licensee sells or otherwise transfers the facility or the
property of the facility as identified on the license, unless the
transfer of ownership applies to the transfer of stock when the
facility is owned by and licensed as 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 the facility identified on the license from
one location to another. The department shall develop regulations to
provide for an expedited application and licensing process for a
newly located facility.
(d) The licensee is a sole proprietor and the licensee dies.
(e) The licensee actually or constructively abandons the licensed
facility. Constructive abandonment includes insolvency, eviction, or
seizure of assets or equipment resulting in the failure to provide
recovery, treatment, or detoxification services to residents.