SECTIONS 129450-129460 - California Statutes

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

SECTION 129450-129460

129450. The office shall constitute the sole agency of the state
for the following purposes:
(a) Making an inventory of existing hospitals, surveying the need
for construction of hospitals, and developing a program of hospital
construction as provided in Article 3 (commencing with Section
129475) of this chapter.
(b) Developing and administering a state plan for the construction
of public and other nonprofit hospitals as provided in Article 3
(commencing with Section 129475) of this chapter.

129455. In carrying out the purposes of this chapter, the
department shall:
(a) Require reports, make inspections and investigations, and
prescribe regulations as the department deems necessary.
(b) Provide methods of administration, appoint personnel, and take
other action as may be necessary to comply with the requirements of
the federal act, this chapter, and the regulations thereunder.
(c) Make an annual report to the Governor and to the Legislature
on activities and expenditures pursuant to this chapter, including
recommendations for additional legislation as the director considers
appropriate to furnish adequate hospital, clinic, and similar
facilities to the people of this state.

129460. The California Health Policy and Data Advisory Commission
shall advise and consult with the department in carrying out the
administration of this chapter and succeeds to and is vested with the
functions, authority and responsibility of the Advisory Hospital
Council and the Health Planning Council.
Any reference in any code to the Advisory Hospital Council or to
the Health Planning Council shall be deemed a reference to the
California Health Policy and Data Advisory Commission.