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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 2Ch. 1Art. 2§ 1218 Clinic License Application Review

§ 1218 Clinic License Application Review

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 1218 Clinic License Application Review

Key Takeaways

  • •You need a license to run a clinic. The state checks your application to make sure everything is true and follows the rules.
  • •If your clinic follows all the rules and your application is honest, you’ll get the license or permit.
  • •If you lie on your application or break the rules, the state will say no to your license.
  • •The state has 100 days to decide yes or no after you apply.

Example

A person wants to open a health clinic and fills out an application for a license.

The state checks the application. If the person told the truth and the clinic follows all the rules, they get the license. If they lied or the clinic doesn’t follow the rules, the state says no. The state must decide within 100 days.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1218 Clinic License Application Review

Upon the filing of an application for a license or for a special permit, or for renewal of a license or special permit, the state department shall investigate the facts set forth in the application and, if the state department finds that the statements contained in the application are true, that the establishment or the continued operation of the clinic and any special services it provides are in conformity with the intent and purpose of this chapter, and that the applicant is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the state department, the state department shall issue to the applicant the license or special permit, or renewal thereof, applied for. However, if the director finds that the statements contained in the application are not true, or that the establishment or the continued operation of the clinic, or its special services, is not in conformity with the intent and purpose of this chapter, or that applicant is not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, he shall deny the applicant the license or special permit or renewal thereof applied for. The state department shall either grant or deny a license or special permit within 100 days of the filing of a completed application for such license or special permit. (Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1147.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

licensespecial permitrenewalstate departmentcompliance100 days

Related Statutes

  • § 1205 Clinic Licensing Requirements
  • § 1215 License Renewal Requirements
  • § 1220 License Denial Appeal Process
  • § 1212 Clinic Licensing Application Requirements
  • § 1213 Clinic License Exemption Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 1218.
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