The Director of Developmental Services may issue directives to the regional centers as the director deems necessary to protect consumer rights, health, safety, or welfare, or in accordance with Section 4434. The regional center shall comply with any directive issued by the director pursuant to this section. The directive shall not be in conflict with existing statutes or regulations.

(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 28, Sec. 18. (SB 81) Effective June 27, 2019.)