Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 16812

The State Department of Health Services, in consultation with the local jurisdictions, shall adopt any regulations necessary to implement this part. The department may adopt these regulations on an emergency basis pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. The adoption of those regulations shall be deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety. Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, emergency regulations adopted by the department in order to implement this part shall not be subject to the review and approval of the Office of Administrative Law. These regulations shall become effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 589, Sec. 201. Effective January 1, 1994.)