Section 1776 Of Article 1. General Provisions From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 10. >> Article 1.

. The department shall adopt, amend, or repeal, in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, reasonable regulations as may be necessary or proper to carry out the purposes and intent of this chapter and to protect the rights of the elderly.