California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §1596.885: The department may deny an application for or suspend or revoke any license, registration, or special permit issued under this act upon any of the following grounds and in the manner provided in this

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The department may deny, suspend, or revoke licenses, registrations, or permits for violations of the act, unsafe conduct, criminal convictions, or financial malfeasance in facility operations.

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The department may deny an application for or suspend or revoke any license, registration, or special permit issued under this act upon any of the following grounds and in the manner provided in this act: (a) Violation by the licensee, registrant, or holder of a special permit of this act or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this act. (b) Aiding, abetting, or permitting the violating of this act or of the rules and regulations promulgated under this act. (c) Conduct which is inimical to the health, morals, welfare, or safety of either an individual in or receiving services from the facility or the people of this state. (d) The conviction of a licensee, or other person specified in Section 1596.871, at any time before or during licensure, of a crime as defined in Section 1596.871. (e) Engaging in acts of financial malfeasance concerning the operation of a facility, including, but not limited to, improper use or embezzlement of client moneys and property or fraudulent appropriation for personal gain of facility moneys and property, or willful or negligent failure to provide services for the care of clients.

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