Welcome to the California Department of Social Services

Right Column

Enforcement

Corrective action is taken by CCL when a licensee fails to protect the health, safety, and personal rights of individuals in care, or is unwilling or unable to maintain substantial compliance with licensing laws and regulations.

Enforcement is maintained through:

  • Fines and civil penalties (these may vary according to the violation)
  • Non-compliance office conferences
  • Administrative legal actions (1,345 in 1998)
    • Denial of applications
    • Compliance plans
    • Probationary license
    • Temporary suspension of license
    • Revocation of license
    • Licensee and employee exclusions