(a) Proceedings for the suspension, revocation, or denial of a license under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the department shall have all the powers granted by those provisions. In the event of conflict between this chapter and the Government Code, the Government Code shall prevail.
(b) In all proceedings conducted in accordance with this section, the standard of proof to be applied shall be by the preponderance of the evidence.
(c) The department shall commence and process licensure revocations under this chapter in a timely and expeditious manner. The Office of Administrative Hearings shall give priority calendar preference to licensure revocation hearings pursuant to this chapter, particularly revocations where the health and safety of the residents are in question.
(Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 938, Sec. 64.8. Effective January 1, 1996. Operative July 1, 1997, by Sec. 98 of Ch. 938.)