Section 1908 - Denial of Application for Mental Health Program Certification(a) The Department shall deny an application for mental health program certification if it is determined that the applicant is not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.(b) If the application for initial mental health program certification is denied, the Department shall notify the applicant and the California Department of Social Services of the denial in writing. The notification shall set forth the reason for the denial and advise the applicant of the right to petition for a hearing to appeal the decision.(c) An applicant may contest a certification denial by submitting a written request for a hearing to appeal the decision to the Department within fifteen (15) calendar days of receipt of the denial notice. Upon receipt of a written request the Department will forward a copy of the request for hearing, along with any documentation, to the California Department of Social Services.(d) A hearing concerning denial of mental health program certification and/or licensure shall be conducted by the California Department of Social Services and held jointly with the Department.(e) The proceedings for the hearing shall be governed by Chapter 5, commencing with Section 11500, Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(f) The Department shall provide consultation and documentation to the California Department of Social Services for any administrative proceeding regarding denial of a CTF license.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 1908
1. New article 3 (sections 1908-1909) and section filed 6-24-98; operative 7-1-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 26). Note: Authority cited: Section 4094, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 4094 et seq., Welfare and Institutions Code; and Section 1502, Health and Safety Code.
1. New article 3 (sections 1908-1909) and section filed 6-24-98; operative 7-1-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 26).