Section 1596.886 Of Article 4. Suspension And Revocation From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 3.4. >> Article 4.
1596.886
. The director may temporarily suspend any license,
registration, or special permit prior to any hearing when, in the
opinion of the director, the action is necessary to protect any child
of a child day care facility from physical or mental abuse,
abandonment, or any other substantial threat to health or safety. The
director shall notify the licensee, registrant, or holder of the
special permit of the temporary suspension and the effective date
thereof and at the same time shall serve the provider with an
accusation. Upon receipt of a notice of defense to the accusation by
the licensee, registrant, or holder of the special permit, the
director shall, within 15 days, set the matter for hearing, and the
hearing shall be held as soon as possible but not later than 30 days
after receipt of the notice. The temporary suspension shall remain in
effect until such time as the hearing is completed and the director
has made a final determination on the merits. However, the temporary
suspension shall be deemed vacated if the director fails to make a
final determination on the merits within 30 days after the original
hearing has been completed.