California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 4685.10

(a) The department may adopt regulations to implement and comply with home- and community-based settings and person-centered service plan requirements in Sections 441.530(a)(1) and 441.725 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Any regulations shall be adopted in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) and Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may issue administrative program directives to ensure compliance with Sections 441.530(a)(1) and 441.725 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations until the time regulations are adopted. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department be allowed this temporary authority as necessary to implement compliance with the federal requirements only until completion of the regulatory process.