Section 1298 Of Article 5. Suspension And Revocation From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 5.

. (a) (1) No person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, political subdivision of the state, or other governmental agency within the state shall continue to operate, conduct, or maintain an existing health facility without having applied for and obtained a license or a special permit as provided for in this chapter.
  (2) This subdivision shall not apply to a receiver appointed by the court to temporarily operate a long-term health care facility pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 1325).
  (b) Any license or special permit revoked pursuant to this chapter may be reinstated pursuant to Section 11522 of the Government Code.