§ 70117. Issuance, Expiration and Renewal.

(a) Upon verification of compliance with the licensing requirements, the Department shall issue the applicant a license.

(b) If the applicant is not in compliance with the laws or regulations, the Department shall deny the applicant a license and shall immediately notify the applicant in writing. Within 20 days of receipt of the Department's notice, the applicant may present his written petition for a hearing to the Department. The Department shall set the matter for hearing within 30 days after receipt of the petition in proper form. The proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

(c) Each initial license shall expire at midnight, one year from the date of issue. A renewal license:

(1) May be issued for a period not to exceed two years if the holder of the license has been found not to have been in violation of any statutory requirements, regulations or standards during the preceding license period.

(2) Shall reflect the number of beds that meet construction and operational requirements and shall not include beds formerly located in patient accommodation space which has been permanently converted.

(3) Shall not be issued if the hospital is liable for and has not paid the special fees required by Section 90417, Chapter 1, Division 7, of this Title.

(d) The Department shall mail an application form for renewal of license to the licensee at least 45 days prior to expiration of a license. Application for renewal, accompanied by the necessary fees, shall be filed with the Department annually and not less than ten days prior to the expiration date. Failure to make a timely renewal application shall result in expiration of the license.

HISTORY

1. Amendment of subsection (c) filed 11-12-76 as an emergency; effective upon filing (Register 76, No. 46).

2. Certificate of Compliance filed 3-8-77 (Register 77, No. 11).