Section 1568.064 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.
1568.064
. (a) When a licensee dies, an adult relative who has
control of the property may continue operation of the facility if the
following conditions are met:
(1) The department receives notification of the death during the
next normal workday and is informed of the relative's intent to
continue operating the facility as a residential care facility for
persons with chronic, life-threatening illnesses.
(2) The relative files application, within five days of the date
of death, shows evidence satisfactory to the department that he or
she has the ability to operate the facility, submits his or her
fingerprint card, and provides evidence of the licensee's death.
(b) The department shall make a decision within 60 days after the
application is submitted on whether to issue a provisional license
pursuant to Section 1568.062. A provisional license shall be granted
only if the department is satisfied that the conditions specified in
subdivision (a) have been met and that the health and safety of the
residents of the facility will not be jeopardized.
(c) If the relative complies with subdivision (a), he or she shall
not be considered to be operating an unlicensed facility while the
department decides whether to grant the provisional license.