Health and Safety Code section 1540.1

Upon a finding by the licensing authority that a facility is in operation without a license, a peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, may enforce Section 1503.5, or Section 1508, or both sections by utilizing the procedures set forth in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 853.5) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code. A facility violating Section 1503.5 or 1508, or both, is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine of two hundred dollars ($200) for each day of violation. Upon a determination that a community care facility is in violation of Section 1503.5 or 1508, or both, and after a citation has been issued, the peace officer shall immediately notify the licensing authority in the department.

Source: Section 1540.1, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=1540.­1.­ (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

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