California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 5 - Referral Services
Article 2 - License
Section 74111 - Issuance, Expiration and Renewal

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

(b) If the applicant is not in compliance with the laws or regulations, the Department shall deny the applicant a license. Immediately upon the denial of any license, the Department shall 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. Upon receipt by the Department of the petition in proper form, such petition shall be set for hearing within 30 days. The proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part I of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

(c) Each license shall expire at midnight, one year from the date of issuance.

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