"Authorized representative" means a person authorized to act on behalf of a client by law, by court order or by a written statement signed by the client, if competent, or signed by another authorized representative of the client. Except in state operated facilities, an authorized representative designated as such by a client or by another authorized representative of the client shall not be an owner, administrator, employee, representative or agent of the facility.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 76015
Note: Authority cited: Section 208(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.