Notwithstanding Sections 1728.1 and 1732, the state department may issue a provisional license to a home health agency if:
A provisional license issued under this section shall expire not later than six months after the date of issuance, or at an earlier time as determined by the state department at the time of issuance, and may not be renewed.
The department shall not apply less stringent criteria when granting a provisional license pursuant to this section than it applies when granting a permanent license.
Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 1728.3