California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 9 - Prehospital Emergency Medical Services
Chapter 9 - Poison Control Center Regulations
Article 3 - DESIGNATION PROCESS
Section 100334 - Revocation of Designation

(a) If the EMS Authority determines that a designated poison control center has not implemented a program consistent with its designation requirements, its designation as a poison control center may be withdrawn.

(b) When the EMS Authority intends to withdraw a poison control center's designation, the Director shall:

(c) The EMS Authority may temporarily terminate designation prior to any hearing when in the opinion of the Director, the action is necessary to protect the public's health or safety. The Director shall:

(d) When a poison control center receives written notice or service of the EMS Authority's intent to withdraw the poison control center's designation, the poison control center shall have seven (7) working days from the date of receipt of the written notice or service to respond in writing to the EMS Authority's description of deficiencies. Upon receipt of a notice of defense to the allegation by the poison control center, the EMS Authority shall, within fifteen (15) days, set the matter for hearing. The hearing shall be held as soon as possible but not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice.

(e) The temporary suspension shall remain in effect until such time as the hearing is completed and the Director has made a final determination on the merits.

(f) The temporary suspension shall be deemed vacated if the Director fails to make a final determination on the merits within thirty (30) days after the original hearing has been completed.