(a) A license is not transferable.
(1) If the sale of a licensed child care center will result in the issuance of a new license, the requirements of Health and Safety Code Section 1597.14 apply.
(2) In the event of the sale and transfer of property and business, the applicant (buyer) shall be issued an Emergency Approval to Operate (EAO) (LIC 9117 [4/93]) if the applicant (buyer) complies with Health and Safety Code Section 1597.14.
(3) The applicant (buyer) who is issued an EAO (LIC 9117 [4/93]) shall perform all the duties, functions and responsibilities required of a licensee.
(4) Failure to comply with licensing laws and regulations under this section, as determined by the Department, shall result in the denial of the application for a license. This denial shall also constitute termination of the EAO (LIC 9117 [4/93]).
(5) The Department shall provide to the applicant (buyer) written notification of the denial. This notice shall be effective immediately upon receipt.
(b) “A bona fide offer,” as specified in Health and Safety Code Section 1597.14(a)(1), means a proposal by the buyer to purchase the child care center with definite terms in writing communicated to the seller and accompanied by a cash deposit.
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Note: Authority cited: Section 1596.81, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1596.72, 1596.73, 1596.81 and 1597.14, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 9-14-98; operative 11-1-98 (Register 98, No. 38).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 101167, 22 CA ADC § 101167
