Title HSC, California Health & Safety Code

When received by a food facility, shellstock shall be reasonably free of mud, dead shellfish, and shellfish with broken shells. Dead shellfish or shellstock with badly broken shells shall be discarded. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 23, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative Ju…

(a) Except as specified in subdivisions (b) and (c), molluscan shellfish shall not be removed from the container in which they are received other than immediately before sale or preparation for service. (b) Shellstock may be removed from the container in which they are received a…

(a) Except as specified by subdivision (b), shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. (b) The identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served shall be maintained for 90 calendar days from…

(a) Except as specified in subdivision (b), molluscan shellfish life-support system display tanks shall not be used to display shellfish that are offered for human consumption and shall be conspicuously marked so that it is obvious to the consumer that the shellfish are for displ…

(a) Shell eggs shall be received clean and sound. (b) Shell eggs shall not exceed the restricted egg tolerances for United States Consumer Grade B Standards. (Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 571, Sec. 35. (SB 241) Effective October 11, 2009.)

(a) Local governments shall develop and maintain radiological emergency preparedness and response plans to safeguard the public in the emergency planning zone around a nuclear powerplant. (b) The responsibilities of local government within an emergency planning zone include, but …

(a) The state board may exempt a public water system from a maximum contaminant level or treatment technique requirement if it finds all the following: (1) The public water system was in operation, or had applied for a permit to operate, on the effective date of the maximum conta…

(a) The department may grant a variance or variances from primary drinking water standards to a public water system. Any variance granted pursuant to this subdivision shall conform to the requirements established under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. Se…

As used in this article: (a) “Vessel” means every description of craft or other contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation in or on water. (b) “Navigable waters” means all public waters of the state in any river, stream, lake, reservoir, or other bod…

No person shall place, deposit, or dump any human excreta in or upon the navigable waters of this state, that are within any marina, yacht harbor, fresh water lake, or fresh water impoundment, from any vessel tied to any dock, slip, or wharf that has toilet facilities available f…

It is not the intent of the Legislature in enacting this article to preempt the field of pollution by vessels, and the provisions of this article do not prohibit the enactment or enforcement of any ordinance by any city, county, or district having the power to regulate pollution …

Any violation of this article is a misdemeanor. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

It is the intent of the Legislature to provide maximum flexibility in the use of federal and state alcohol and other drug program funds. County government is therefore given broad authority in determining the methods for encouragement of citizen participation, the scope of proble…

Counties shall have broad discretion in the choice of services they utilize to alleviate the alcohol and other drug problems of specific population groups and the community. Those services shall include services for alcohol and other drug use prevention and treatment. (Amended by…

(a) The major purpose of prevention and early intervention activities includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1) To facilitate positive change in community and individual understanding, values, attitudes, environmental factors, and behavior concerning alcohol and …

In addition to the services described in Section 11811, a county may provide other services or programs pursuant to this section, including, but not limited to, the following: (a) (1) Occupational programs for county employees designed to help recognize employees with alcohol and…

To the extent the activities meet the provisions for receipt of the federal block grant funds for prevention and treatment of substance use disorders described in Subchapter XVII of Chapter 6A of Title 42 of the United States Code and other applicable federal provisions for funds…

The department shall consult with county behavioral health directors, alcohol and drug program administrators, or both, in establishing standards pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 11830) and regulations pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 11835), shall con…

Services financed under this part shall: (a) Be provided on a voluntary basis only, except as provided in Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 5170) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (b) Encourage persons utilizing services, and members of…

The following costs shall not be eligible for state funding pursuant to this part: (a) The costs involved in a peace officer bringing a person in for 72-hour treatment and evaluation. (b) The costs of court proceedings or court-ordered evaluation pursuant to Article 3 (commencing…

The following conditions apply to county expenditures of funds pursuant to this part: (a) Where the services specified in the contract for alcohol and other drug services are provided pursuant to other general health or social programs, only that portion of the services dealing w…

In addition to any other services authorized under this chapter, the department shall urge the county to develop within existing resources specific policies and procedures to address the unique treatment problems presented by individuals who have a substance use disorder and also…

Nothing in this part shall prohibit a county from appropriating funds for alcohol and other drug programs and services in addition to the funds allocated by the department. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 862, Sec. 82. Effective January 1, 2005.)

(a) The department shall issue allocations to contracting counties for alcohol and other drug programs. (b) In issuing allocations to contracting counties, it is the intent of the Legislature that counties shall allocate all funds received pursuant to state and federal laws and r…

The department may reallocate among counties any unexpended federal funds that occur during the fiscal year in programs or services or any allocations either not applied for by a county or not in compliance with this part. Reallocations may be made to counties by amendment to the…

(a) There shall be an appropriation from the Budget Act to the department to fund programs and services to alleviate problems related to inappropriate alcohol use or other drug use as provided for in this part. However, if the state receives additional funds from the federal gove…

Payments or advances of funds to counties or other state agencies, which are properly chargeable to appropriations to the department may be made by a Controller’s warrant drawn against funds appropriated to the department or funds administered by the department. (Amended by Stats…

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the state and the counties work together to minimize audit exceptions. Audit findings as contained in the department audit reports may be appealed by counties directly to the department. Counties may retain disputed audit amounts while…

(a) (1) Expenditures made by a county and a county’s provider that may be reimbursed using appropriated funds include salaries of personnel, approved facilities and services provided through contract, operation, maintenance, and service costs, depreciation of county facilities as…

(a) Counties shall submit a cost report reflecting the expenditure of funds expended pursuant to the county contract. An annual cost report for the fiscal year ending June 30 shall be submitted to the department by November 1. (b) Each county shall be responsible for reviewing it…

The Legislature recognizes the need for increased potential for coordination between county alcohol programs and local health system agencies established pursuant to Public Law 93-641. Therefore, the Legislature encourages a harmonious working relationship between local health sy…

As used in this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Children and youth” means individuals up to 26 years of age. (b) “Department” means the State Department of Public Health. (c) “Social media” means a social media platform, as defined in Section 22675 of the Business …

(a) The department, in consultation with the Behavioral Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, shall report to the Senate and Assembly Committees on Health, the Senate Committee on Judiciary, the Assembly Committee on Privacy and Consumer Protection, and other r…

This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 807, Sec. 1. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2025. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Article 4, commencing with Sec…

This article shall be known, and may be cited, as the Midwifery Workforce Training Act. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 449, Sec. 5. (SB 65) Effective January 1, 2022.)

The Legislature finds and declares that maternity care providers are in short supply and maldistributed around the state, resulting in what the March of Dimes defines as “maternity care deserts” and “limited-access maternity care areas.” Many major counties are on track to have a…

For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Certified nurse-midwife” means an advanced practice nurse with training in midwifery, as specified in, and a certificate issued pursuant to, Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 2746) of Chapter 6 of Division 2 o…

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for a program designed primarily to increase the number of students receiving quality education and training as a certified nurse-midwife or a licensed midwife in accordance with the global standards for midwifery education and t…

This article shall become operative on January 1, 2022. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 449, Sec. 5. (SB 65) Effective January 1, 2022.)

(a) Upon appropriation from the Legislature, the Department of Health Care Access and Information shall administer funding for a statewide study on midwifery education. The study shall be conducted by an outside consultant familiar with the health care and midwifery landscapes an…

Applications for licenses issued under this chapter shall be made upon forms issued by the department. The applications shall contain at least the following: (a) The name and address of the person owning the place, establishment, or institution in which biologics production is pl…

If the department does not within 60 days after the filing of the application issue a license, it shall state the grounds and reasons for its refusal in writing, serving a copy upon the applicant. The notice may be served by registered mail addressed to the applicant at his last …

(a) A license shall be automatically revoked when there is a change of address, ownership, or person in charge of biologics production. However, a new license may be secured for the new location, owner, or person in charge prior to the actual change if the contemplated change is …

Each agency shall prepare or cause to be prepared, and approve, a redevelopment plan for each project area and for that purpose may hold hearings and conduct examinations, investigations, and other negotiations. The agency shall consult with the planning commission of the communi…

Every redevelopment plan shall be consistent with the community’s general plan. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 580, Sec. 12. Effective January 1, 1998.)

(a) A redevelopment agency undertaking activities and funding involving property described in paragraph (3) of subdivision (c) of Section 33030 shall comply with all of the requirements of this part, except as specifically modified in subdivision (b). (b) In addition to the requi…