Section 1431 Of Chapter 2.4. Quality Of Long-term Health Facilities From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2.4.
1431
. It is a misdemeanor for any person to do any of the
following:
(a) Willfully prevent, interfere with, or attempt to impede in any
way the work of any duly authorized representative of the state
department in the lawful enforcement of any provision of this
chapter.
(b) Willfully prevent or attempt to prevent any such
representative from examining any relevant books or records in the
conduct of his official duties under this chapter.
(c) Willfully prevent or interfere with any such representative in
the preserving of evidence of any violation of any of the provisions
of this chapter or of the rules and regulations promulgated under
this chapter.