Section 1796.55 Of Article 11. Enforcement From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 13. >> Article 11.
1796.55
. (a) A home care organization that operates in violation of
any requirement or obligation imposed by this chapter or any rule or
regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter may be subject to
the fines levied or licensure action taken by the department as
specified in this chapter.
(b) When the department determines that a home care organization
is in violation of this chapter or any rules or regulations
promulgated pursuant to this chapter, a notice of violation shall be
served upon the licensee. Each notice of violation shall be prepared
in writing and shall specify the nature of the violation and the
statutory provision, rule, or regulation alleged to have been
violated. The notice shall inform the licensee of any action the
department may take pursuant to this chapter, including the
requirement of a plan of correction, assessment of a penalty, or
action to suspend, revoke, or deny renewal of the license. The
director or his or her designee shall also inform the licensee of
rights to a hearing pursuant to this chapter.
(c) The department may impose a fine of up to nine hundred dollars
($900) per violation per day commencing on the date the violation
was identified and ending on the date each violation is corrected.
(d) The department shall adopt regulations establishing procedures
for notices, correction plans, appeals, and hearings.