Section 25194.5 Of Article 8. Enforcement From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 20. >> Chapter 6.5. >> Article 8.
25194.5
. (a) The withdrawal of an application for a permit,
registration, or certificate, after it has been filed with the
department shall not, unless the department consents in writing to
the withdrawal, deprive the department of its authority to institute
or continue a proceeding against the applicant for the denial of the
permit, registration, or certificate upon any ground provided by law
or to enter an order denying the permit, registration, or certificate
upon any ground, and a withdrawal shall not affect the authority of
the department, or a local officer or agency authorized to enforce
this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 25180, to
institute or continue a proceeding against the applicant pertaining
to any violation of this chapter or any rule, regulation, standard,
or requirement issued or promulgated pursuant to this chapter.
(b) The suspension, expiration, or forfeiture by operation of law
of a permit, registration, or certificate issued by the department,
or its suspension, forfeiture, or cancellation by order of the
department or by order of a court, or its surrender or attempted or
actual transfer without the written consent of the department shall
not affect the authority of the department, or a local officer or
agency authorized to enforce this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a)
of Section 25180, to institute or continue a disciplinary proceeding
against the holder of a permit, registration, or certificate upon
any ground, or the authority of the department to enter an order
suspending or revoking the permit, registration, or certificate, or
otherwise taking an action against the holder of a permit,
registration, or certificate on any ground.