The department may complete a background check on applicants for the purpose of verifying the accuracy of the information provided to the department for purposes of enrolling in the Medi-Cal program and in order to prevent fraud and abuse. The background check may include, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Onsite inspection prior to enrollment.

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(b) Review of business records.

(c) Data searches.

(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 322, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2001.)