California · Health and Safety Code - HSC

HSC §1796.82: (a) In the case of an entity listed in Section 1796.

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(a) In the case of an entity listed in Section 1796.80 that is nonoperational due to its destruction, significant damage, or prolonged closure, during and as a result of an emergency or disaster proclaimed or declared as described in Section 1796.81, both of the following shall apply: (1) Notwithstanding any other law, and in accordance with this chapter, the State Department of Social Services shall allow the entity, when nonoperational due to its destruction, significant damage, or prolonged closure, to request inactive license status if the entity notifies the department that it intends to become operational again by being rebuilt or reopening in the same location. (2) The entity shall notify the State Department of Social Services within 90 days of the proclamation or declaration if the entity seeks to request inactive license status pursuant to paragraph (1). The department may extend the time to submit a request for inactive license status, subject to department approval. Inactive license status shall be limited to no more than two years but may be extended, subject to department approval. (b) This chapter shall not be construed as waiving any applicable inspection requirements under existing law for purposes of making entities operational again.

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