Cal. Health & Safety Code § 38061
An appeal may be taken under the following circumstances.
(g) When allegations are asserted which, if true, would constitute a violation of a contract provision, or of federal or state law, regulations, or guidelines.
Decisions made pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be limited to a determination as to the procedural propriety of the decisionmaking process, including the reason stated in the decision.