California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 18052

(a) Pending the satisfaction of the department that the applicant meets the requirements under this article, it may issue a temporary permit to any person applying for a license for a period not to exceed 120 days while the department is completing its investigation and determination of all facts relative to the qualifications of the applicant to the license. The department may cancel a temporary permit when it determines or has reasonable cause to believe that the application is incorrect, fraudulent, or incomplete, or that the temporary permit was issued in error. The temporary permit shall be invalid immediately when canceled by the department or when the applicant's license has been issued or refused.

(b) Upon refusal of the department to issue a license to an applicant, the applicant may demand, in writing, a hearing before the director or his or her representative within 60 days after notice of refusal and receipt of a statement of issues.