Implementation of this article shall be consistent with federal rules and regulations in effect on January 1, 1979, and as adopted on or after such date. In keeping with the intent in enacting this article and to the extent permitted by federal law, each department within the Health and Welfare Agency may waive requirements, provide exemptions to the enforcement of statutes upon which the requirements were based, allow flexible enforcement of regulations and policies, and make resources available which are necessary for the administration of this article, including technical assistance to primary health service hospitals in developing their health service plans.
(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1010, Sec. 21.)