California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §1218: Upon the filing of an application for a license or for a special permit, or for renewal of a license or special permit, the state department shall investigate the facts set forth in the application an

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Upon the filing of an application for a license or for a special permit, or for renewal of a license or special permit, the state department shall investigate the facts set forth in the application and, if the state department finds that the statements contained in the application are true, that the establishment or the continued operation of the clinic and any special services it provides are in conformity with the intent and purpose of this chapter, and that the applicant is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the state department, the state department shall issue to the applicant the license or special permit, or renewal thereof, applied for. However, if the director finds that the statements contained in the application are not true, or that the establishment or the continued operation of the clinic, or its special services, is not in conformity with the intent and purpose of this chapter, or that applicant is not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, he shall deny the applicant the license or special permit or renewal thereof applied for. The state department shall either grant or deny a license or special permit within 100 days of the filing of a completed application for such license or special permit.

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