California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 5400

(a) The Director of Health Care Services shall administer this part and shall adopt rules, regulations, and standards as necessary.  In developing rules, regulations, and standards, the Director of Health Care Services shall consult with the County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California, the California Behavioral Health Planning Council, and the office of the Attorney General.  Adoption of these standards, rules, and regulations shall require approval by the County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California by majority vote of those present at an official session.

(b) Wherever feasible and appropriate, rules, regulations, and standards adopted under this part shall correspond to comparable rules, regulations, and standards adopted under the Bronzan-McCorquodale Act.  These corresponding rules, regulations, and standards shall include qualifications for professional personnel.

(c) Regulations adopted pursuant to this part may provide standards for services for persons with chronic alcoholism that differ from the standards for services for persons with mental health disorders.