Health and Safety Code § 1265.8

In addition to the requirements of this chapter, any person, political subdivision of the state, or governmental agency desiring a license for a health facility shall file with the state department a verified statement that it has complied with the requirements of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 15000) of Division 12.5, and it has received approval pursuant to that chapter. The state department shall not issue any license until such requirement has been met.