Section 1574 Of Article 2. Administration From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 3.3. >> Article 2.
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. The state department may delegate to local health departments
the authority to verify compliance with the licensing and approval
provisions of this chapter, and regulations adopted pursuant to this
chapter to provide consultation, and to recommend disciplinary action
by the department against those licensed or approved under the
provisions of this chapter. In exercising the authority so delegated,
the local health department shall conform to the requirements of
this chapter and to the rules and regulations of the state
department. Payment to the local health departments for services
performed pursuant to this section shall be in accordance with a
budget submitted by the local health department and approved by the
state department. Such expenditures shall not exceed amounts
appropriated by the Legislature for the purpose of such inspection
and enforcement.