Section 2792.33 - Continuing Care Subdivisions(a) A "Continuing Care Subdivision" is a subdivision described in Section 11004.5 of the Code that includes all of the following: (1) The subdivision qualifies as housing for older persons pursuant to 42 USC 3607(b)(2)(c) and Section 51.3 of the California Civil Code.(2) The subdivision offers or provides to its members continuing care services or assisted living services as described in Section 1771 of the Health and Safety Code.(3) The continuing care provider is a person or entity responsible for providing such continuing care services or assisted living services.(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 2792.17, 2792.18, 2792.19 and 2792.21, the governing instruments of a continuing care subdivision may provide for the following: (1) A quorum for an adjourned meeting of the members of the Association as set forth in Section 2792.17(e)(2) of not less than 15 percent of the total voting power of the Association.(2) Two classes of membership as defined in 2792.18.(A) The continuing care provider may be a Class B member. Class B membership entitles the holder to not more than three votes for each subdivision interest owned.(B) The continuing care provider or its successor may hold at least one Class B membership for as long as the provider or successor provides continuing care services or assisted living services for the subdivision.(C) The governing instruments shall contain provisions for the resolution of impasses or disputes between Class A and Class B memberships.(3) The election by Class B membership of 20 percent of the members of the governing body of the Association.(4) The governing body of the Association may enter into an agreement with a continuing care provider to provide for members of the Association continuing care services or assisted living services as described in Section 1771 of the Health and safety Code. Such agreements shall ordinarily include at least the following provisions: (A) A term of not more than five years with automatic renewals for a two year period after expiration of the first term unless the Association by the vote or written assent of a majority of the voting power residing in members other than the subdivider or continuing care provider determines not to renew the agreement and gives notice of that determination. Notice of a determination not to renew shall be given not less than six months prior to expiration of the first term or of a subsequent renewal.(B) Termination for cause at any time by the governing body.(C) Review by the governing body not less than every two years of the performance of the continuing care provider.(D) No agreement to provide continuing care services or assisted living services shall be terminated unless the governing body has entered into an agreement with another continuing care provider so that there will be no lapse in services provided to members.(c) The provisions of this section and Section 2792.21 do not apply to continuing care services or assisted living services agreements between a continuing care provider and individual members.(d) If the State Department of Social Services determines in writing that a conflict exists under Section 1775 of the Health and Safety Code, the Commissioner may vary some of the requirements of the following regulations in order to remove such conflict: 2792.8, 2792.9, 2792.15, 2792.16, 2792.17, 2792.18, 2792.19, 2792.20, 2792.21, 2792.23, 2792.24, 2792.26, 2792.27 and 2792.28.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 10, § 2792.33
1. New section filed 9-5-2003; operative 10-5-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36). Note: Authority cited: Section 11001, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 11018.5, Business and Professions Code; and Section 1775, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 9-5-2003; operative 10-5-2003 (Register 2003, No. 36).