CHAPTER 2.3. Referral Agencies [1400. - 1413.]

Chapter 2.3 added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 924.

§§ 1400–1413 · 17 sections

1. ARTICLE 1. General Provisions §§ 1400–1409.3 · 13 sections

   • § 1400 (a) It is unlawful for any person, association, or corporation to establish, conduct or maintain a referral agency or to refer any person for remuneration to…
   • § 1401 As used in this chapter “referral agency” means a private, profit or nonprofit agency which is engaged in the business of referring persons for remuneration to…
   • § 1403 Each application for a license or renewal of license under this chapter shall be accompanied by an annual Licensing and Certification Program fee set in…
   • § 1404 No licensee under this chapter shall have a direct or indirect financial interest in any medical facility doing business with the licensee.
   • § 1404.5 A license application shall be submitted to the department whenever any of the following circumstances occur: (a) Change of ownership of the referral agency.…
   • § 1405 Any person, partnership, firm, corporation or association desiring to obtain a license shall file with the department an application on forms furnished by the…
   • § 1406 This chapter shall not apply to any local public agency performing referral services without cost to recipients of public social services when otherwise…
   • § 1407 (a) Any licensee desiring to voluntarily surrender his or her license for cancellation or temporary suspension shall notify the department in writing as soon…
   • § 1408 (a) Upon verification of compliance with this chapter and with the approval of the department, the department shall issue the license to the applicant. (b) If…
   • § 1409 Separate licenses shall be required for referral agencies which are maintained on separate, noncontiguous premises.
   • § 1409.1 The license or true copy thereof shall be conspicuously posted in a prominent location accessible to public view.
   • § 1409.2 Licenses issued pursuant to this article are not transferable.
   • § 1409.3 (a) The licensee shall notify the department within 10 days in writing when a change of stockholder owning 10 percent or more of the nonpublic corporate stock…
2. ARTICLE 2. Penalties §§ 1410–1413 · 4 sections

   • § 1410 The department may suspend or revoke licenses issued under this chapter for violation of any provisions of this chapter or rules and regulations promulgated…
   • § 1411 A violation of the provisions of this chapter or rules and regulations promulgated hereunder by a person licensed pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with…
   • § 1412 Any person, association or corporation referring persons without a license in violation of Section 1400 shall be liable for a civil penalty in the amount of…
   • § 1413 Civil penalties collected pursuant to this article shall be used to administer the provisions of this chapter.