(a) The department may issue a certification to an alcohol or other drug program upon all of the following:

1. (1) Submission of a complete application, fees, and documentation in accordance with Section 11832.4.
2. (2) Completion of an onsite review.
3. (3) Determination that the applicant can comply with this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.

(b) The department shall terminate review of an application for either of the following reasons:

1. (1) Failure to comply with Section 11832.4.
2. (2) Prior revocation of an applicant’s certification issued by the department, or an adult alcoholism or drug abuse recovery or treatment facility license, within five years from the date of the application submission.

(d) The department may deny the issuance of a certification for any of the following reasons:

1. (1) Failure of the applicant to demonstrate the ability to comply with this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
2. (2) Failure of the applicant to remedy any deficiency identified pursuant to this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
3. (3) Failure of the applicant to comply with this division or with Division 4 (commencing with Section 9000) of Title 9 of the California Code of Regulations.