- (a) Whenever the department discovers that a third-party provider is out of compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the department may take enforcement action as prescribed in this section.
- (b) The department shall provide electronic notice of violation to the person or entity responsible for violations and require correction within twenty (20) calendar days of the notice by the department.
- (c) If the violations were committed willfully, or when a person served with an electronic notice as specified in this chapter, fails to comply, the department may revoke approval status.
- (d) The department shall have discretion to revoke approval status for willful violation of Part 2.3.1 (commencing with Section 18876) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code or this chapter at any time. Revocations are subject to the hearing process in Section 2800.2(e) of this chapter.
(e) If a third-party provider seeks to cancel their approval as a third-party provider, an application shall be electronically submitted to the department thirty (30) calendar days prior to the effective cancellation date.
- (1) All outstanding obligations to applicants or the department must be completed before seeking cancellation.
Note: Authority cited: Section 18876.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 18876 and 18876.1, Health and Safety Code.
History
1. New section filed 2-28-2025; operative 2-28-2025. Exempt from the Administrative Procedure Act pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 18876.1(k). Submitted to OAL for filing and printing only pursuant to Government Code section 11343.8 (Register 2025, No. 9).