CA AB426

Increases civil penalties for operating unlicensed residential care facilities for children from $200 per day to $1,000 per day of violation.

Applies existing county compliance procedures under the Community Care Facilities Act when counties fail to comply with licensing and regulatory requirements.

Requires the Director of Social Services to provide written notice to county welfare directors and boards of supervisors when a county is failing to comply with any program-related law or regulation.

Allows counties 30 days minimum to correct compliance failures before the director may pursue injunctive relief or administrative sanctions.