Health & Saf. Code, § 1796.88 · Chapter 15. Licensing During Emergencies or Disasters
Health & Saf. Code, § 1796.88
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In the event of a proclamation or declaration listed in Section 1796.81, the State Department of Public Health may continue to exercise its existing authority, including, but not limited to, pursuant to Sections 1245, 1271.1, and 1300, and any proclamation or declaration authorizing alternative action. The department may take actions, including, but not limited to:
(a) Suspending a facility’s beds, services, or license to assist facilities that have been rendered nonoperational due to a declared disaster.
(b) Coordinating site inspections and facilitating the reestablishment of services.
(c) Waiving applicable fees when authorized by existing law.
(d) Considering program flexibility requests.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 546, Sec. 11. (SB 582) Effective January 1, 2026.
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