Cal. Health & Saf. Code § 1763
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 131071. 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, 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 of those grounds.
Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 1763