{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1796.53","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1796.53","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 13. Home Care Services [1796.10. - 1796.70.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-13"},{"name":"ARTICLE 10. Complaints, Inspections, and Investigations [1796.51. - 1796.54.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-13/article-10"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 790, Sec. 1.   (AB 1217)   Effective January 1, 2014.   Provisions implemented as of January 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 1796.61.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>A duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the department may, upon presentation of proper identification, enter a home care organization during posted business hours, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation of, any provision of this chapter or any provision promulgated under this chapter.</p>","text":"A duly authorized officer, employee, or agent of the department may, upon presentation of proper identification, enter a home care organization during posted business hours, with or without advance notice, to secure compliance with, or to prevent a violation of, any provision of this chapter or any provision promulgated under this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/complaints-inspections-and-investigations-1796-53","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}