Section 127275 Of Chapter 1. Health Planning From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 107. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1.

. Judicial review of a decision of the Advisory Health Council affirming the decision of the department pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 127260 may be had by any party to the proceedings, other than the department, as provided in Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure. An appellant desiring to contest an adverse decision of the department need not pursue the appeal procedures prescribed by this chapter, but may elect to pursue direct judicial remedy pursuant to Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The decision of the council or department shall be upheld against a claim that its findings are not supported by the evidence unless the court determines that the findings are not supported by substantial evidence.