Section 1793.17 Of Article 7. Offenses And Penalties From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 10. >> Article 7.

. (a) When necessary to secure the interests of depositors or residents, the department may require that the applicant or provider reestablish an escrow account, return previously released moneys to escrow, and escrow all future entrance fee payments.
  (b) The department may release funds from escrow as it deems appropriate or terminate the escrow requirement when it determines that the escrow is no longer necessary to secure the performance of all obligations of the applicant or provider to depositors or residents.