Welfare and Institutions Code section 5898

(a)

(1)The State Department of Health Care Services shall develop regulations, as necessary, to implement this act.

(2)

Regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall be developed with the maximum feasible opportunity for public participation and comments.

(b)

This section shall become operative on January 1, 2025, if amendments to the Mental Health Services Act are approved by the voters at the March 5, 2024, statewide primary election.