Section 1569.21 Of Article 2. Licensing From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 3.2. >> Article 2.
1569.21
. The director may issue provisional licenses to operate
residential care facilities for the elderly for the facilities which
the director determines are in substantial compliance with this
chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto;
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. This provisional license
shall expire six months from the date of issuance, or at such 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 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; provided, that all other requirements for a license
have been met.