Cal. Health & Saf. Code § 1736
Proceedings for the denial, suspension or revocation of licenses or denial or withdrawal of approval under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with Section 100171.
The suspension, expiration, or forfeiture by operation of law of a license issued by the state department; its suspension, forfeiture, or cancellation by order of the state department or by order of a court of law; or its surrender without the written consent of the state department, shall not deprive the state department of its authority to institute or continue a disciplinary proceeding against the licensee upon any ground provided by law or to enter an order suspending or revoking the license or otherwise taking disciplinary action against the licensee on any such ground.
Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 1736