Section 1568.062 Of Chapter 3.01. Residential Care Facilities For Persons With Chronic Life-threatening Illness From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 3.01.
1568.062
. (a) Upon the filing of the application for issuance of a
license and substantial compliance with this chapter and the rules
and regulations of the department adopted pursuant to this chapter,
the director shall issue to the applicant the license to operate a
residential care facility. If the director finds that the applicant
is not in compliance with this chapter or the regulations adopted
pursuant to this chapter, the director shall deny the applicant a
license.
(b) The director may issue provisional licenses to operate
residential care facilities for any facility which the director
determines is in substantial compliance with this chapter and the
rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, 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. A provisional license issued pursuant to this
subdivision shall expire six months from the date of issuance, or at
an 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 the 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, and if all other requirements
for a license have been met.