Section 1569.13 Of Article 2. Licensing From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 3.2. >> Article 2.
1569.13
. (a) The department may contract for state, county, or
other public agencies to assume specified licensing, approval, or
consultation responsibilities. In exercising the authority so
delegated, these agencies shall conform to the requirements of this
chapter and to the rules, regulations, and standards of the
department. The department shall reimburse agencies for services
performed pursuant to this section, and the payments shall not exceed
actual cost.
If any grants-in-aid are made by the federal government for the
support of any inspection or consultation service approved by the
department, the amount of the federal grant shall first be applied to
defer the cost of the service before state reimbursement is made.
(b) The department may contract with any county for the purposes
of having the county assume the responsibility within the county for
the licensing and regulation of residential care facilities for the
elderly serving six or fewer persons. Prior to the department
contracting with any county for the licensing and regulation of
residential care facilities for the elderly serving six or fewer
persons, the department shall develop uniform standards which specify
and delineate the responsibilities of contracting counties and the
department. The department shall reimburse the county for the
services performed, not to exceed the actual cost, out of the funds
allocated to the department for the licensing and regulation of those
facilities. The county shall conform to the requirements of this
chapter and to the rules, regulations, and standards of the
department.