CA Health & Safety Code Section 11834.09

(a)

Upon receipt of a completed written application, fire clearance, and licensing fee from the prospective licensee, and subject to the department’s review and determination that the prospective licensee can comply with this chapter and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, the department may issue a single license to the following types of alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facilities:

(1)

A residential facility.

(2)

A facility wherein separate buildings or portions of a residential facility are integral components of a single alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility and all of the components of the facility are managed by the same licensee.

(b)

Failure to submit a completed written application, fire clearance, and payment of the required licensing fee in a timely manner shall result in termination of the department’s licensure review and shall require submission of a new application by the prospective licensee.

(c)

Failure of the prospective licensee to demonstrate the ability to comply with this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter shall result in departmental denial of the prospective licensee’s application for licensure.