California · Health and Safety Code - HSC
HSC §11832.17: A certification shall terminate by operation of law, prior to its expiration date, when any of the following conditions occur: (a) The program is sold or otherwise transferred.
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A certification shall terminate by operation of law, prior to its expiration date, when any of the following conditions occur: (a) The program is sold or otherwise transferred. (b) The program surrenders its certification to the department. (c) The program relocates from the address identified on the certification to a different location. (d) The certified alcohol or other drug program is operated by a sole proprietor and the sole proprietor dies. (e) The program abandons the certification or otherwise ceases operation.
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