1. (a) The Department, within 30 days following receipt of a request for a full evidentiary hearing submitted in accordance with Section 51048.6, shall:

   1. (1) Mail notification of the time and place of the hearing to the provider or the provider's authorized representative.
   2. (2) Appoint an impartial hearing officer.

2. (b) The written decision of the hearing officer shall be mailed to the provider or provider's authorized representative within 30 days of the hearing and shall:

   1. (1) Contain reasons for the decision.
   2. (2) State evidence upon which the decision is based.
   3. (3) Inform the provider of the right to judicial review in accordance with Section 1094.5, Code of Civil Procedure.
3. (c) The evidentiary hearing shall be held either before or within 90 days after the effective date of the nonrenewal or denial.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 10725 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14100.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.