1596.82. The department may contract for state, county, or other public agencies to assume specified licensing, approval, or consultation responsibilities. If an agency also provides licensing, approval, or consultation responsibilities for the purpose of administering Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1500), the agency shall maintain licensing staff positions distinct from those positions responsible for administering Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1500). The department shall reimburse agencies for services performed pursuant to this section which shall not exceed actual cost.
(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1615, Sec. 9.)