{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1596.856","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1596.856","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS [1200. - 1796.88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3.4. California Child Day Care Act [1596.70. - 1596.895.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-3.4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Administration of Child Day Care Licensing [1596.80. - 1596.879.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-3.4/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1315, Sec. 26.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>If the department finds that the applicant is not in compliance with this act or the regulations promulgated under this act, the department shall deny the applicant a license.</p>","text":"If the department finds that the applicant is not in compliance with this act or the regulations promulgated under this act, the department shall deny the applicant a license.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/administration-of-child-day-care-licensing-1596-856","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}