The department may complete a background check on applicants for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of the information provided to the department for purposes of enrolling in the Medi-Cal program and in order to prevent fraud and abuse. The background check may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(a) Onsite inspection prior to enrollment.
(b) Review of business records.
(c) Data searches.
(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 322, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2001.)