Title HSC, California Health & Safety Code

“Employee,” as used in this part, does not include any of the following: (a) A person engaged in household domestic service. (b) A person employed under circumstances in which his wages are incidental to professional training and where the employer is exempt from taxation under s…

(a) “Employee community housing” means a community of single family detached dwellings which meet all of the following requirements: (1) Each dwelling has a minimum of four rooms, including a separate kitchen and a separate bathroom. (2) Each dwelling is owned or operated by an e…

“Resident-employment housing,” as used in this part, means apartment houses, hotels, motels, or dwellings, where living quarters are provided for five or more employees employed in the management, maintenance, or operation of an apartment house, hotel, motel, or dwellings. (Amend…

“Enforcement agency,” as used in this part, means the Department of Housing and Community Development, or any city, county, or city and county which has assumed responsibility for the enforcement of this part, pursuant to Section 17050. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 62.)

(a) “Employee housing,” as used in this part, means any portion of any housing accommodation, or property upon which a housing accommodation is located, if all of the following factors exist: (1) The accommodations consist of any living quarters, dwelling, boardinghouse, tent, bu…

A tenant who is an agricultural employee residing in employee housing has all rights applicable to a person residing in employee housing, including the following: (a) The right to file a verified complaint with the Civil Rights Department alleging a violation of housing discrimin…

“Fund,” as used in this part, means the Employee Housing Regulation Fund established by Section 17036. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 40, Sec. 10. (AB 129) Effective July 10, 2023.)

“Labor supply employee housing,” as used in this part, means any place, area, or piece of land where housing is provided for five or more employees or prospective employees of another by any individual, firm, partnership, association, or corporation that, for a fee or in-kind pay…

(a) “Person,” as used in this part, includes any natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, company, joint stock company, corporation, limited liability company, joint venture, or other organizations of persons. (b) “Person,” as used in this par…

(a) “Temporary employee housing,” as used in this part, means a labor camp which is not operated on the same site annually and which is established for one operation and is then removed. (b) “Seasonal employee housing,” as used in this part, means any camp which is operated annua…

“Sleeping place,” as used in this part, means a dwelling, bunkhouse, tent, mobilehome, or other structure or shelter in which employees are housed in any employee housing. (Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1298, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1993.)

This part is known as the “State Housing Law.” (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1844.)

The provisions of this part do not apply to any building regulated by Part 2 (commencing with Section 18000), Part 2.1 (commencing with Section 18200), or Part 6 (commencing with Section 19960) of this division, unless such parts specifically require such application. (Amended by…

Rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the provisions of this part and building standards published in the State Building Standards Code, relating to the erection or construction of buildings or structures, shall not apply to existing buildings or structures or to building…

(a) The department shall notify the entities listed in subdivision (c) of the dates that each of the international or uniform codes published by the specific organizations described in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive, of subdivision (a) of Section 17922 are approved by the Calif…

(a) It is hereby declared to be the established policy of the state that all dwelling units, as defined in Section 1940 of the Civil Code, shall be able to attain and maintain a safe maximum indoor temperature. (b) All relevant state agencies, including but not limited to, the Ca…

This division shall be known and may be cited as the Emergency Medical Services System and the Prehospital Emergency Medical Care Personnel Act. (Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 248, Sec. 121.)

The Legislature finds and declares that it is the intent of this act to provide the state with a statewide system for emergency medical services by establishing within the Health and Welfare Agency the Emergency Medical Services Authority, which is responsible for the coordinatio…

(a) For the purposes of this section, “police canine” means a canine that is owned, or the service of which is employed, by a state or local law enforcement agency, a correctional agency, a fire department, a special fire district, or the State Fire Marshal for the principal purp…

(a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, the licensure, certification, or accreditation requirements of this division shall not apply to any Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-I), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-II), or Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P), or s…

It is the intent of the Legislature to maintain and promote the development of EMT-P paramedic programs where appropriate throughout the state and to initiate EMT-II limited advanced life support programs only where geography, population density, and resources would not make the …

The provisions of this division do not preclude the adoption of additional training standards for EMT-II and EMT-P personnel by local EMS agencies, consistent with standards adopted pursuant to Sections 1797.171, 1797.172, and 1797.214. (Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1362, Sec. 1. …

Any reference in any provision of law to mobile intensive care paramedics subject to former Article 3 (commencing with Section 1480) of Chapter 2.5 of Division 2 shall be deemed to be a reference to persons holding valid certificates under this division as an EMT-I, EMT-II, or EM…

It is the intent of the Legislature to promote the development, accessibility, and provision of emergency medical services to the people of the State of California. Further, it is the policy of the State of California that people shall be encouraged and trained to assist others a…

(a) It is the policy of the State of California to ensure the provision of effective and efficient emergency medical care. The Legislature finds and declares that achieving this policy has been hindered by the confusion and concern in the 58 counties resulting from the United Sta…

(a) The Legislature finds and declares that the ability of some prehospital emergency medical care personnel to move from the jurisdiction of one local EMS agency which issued certification and authorization to the jurisdiction of another local EMS agency which utilizes the same …

(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “EMT-I” means any person who has training and a valid certificate as prescribed by Section 1797.80. (2) “EMT certifying authority” means the medical director of the local emergency medical services agency. (b)…

(a) This division shall not be construed to regulate or authorize state or local regulation of any nonmedical aspects of the following: (1) Public aircraft certification or configuration. (2) Public aircraft maintenance procedures and documentation. (3) Piloting techniques and me…

(a) This part shall be known and may be cited as the Manufactured Housing Act of 1980. (b) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) Manufactured housing, both in mobilehome parks or manufactured housing communities, and outside of those parks or communities, p…

The provisions of this part, insofar as they are substantially the same as existing statutory provisions relating to the same subject matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations, and not as new enactments. During any transition required by this part, and until Ju…

“Approved,” when used in connection with any material, appliance, or construction, means meeting the requirements and approval of the Department of Housing and Community Development. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 975, Sec. 3.)

“Building” is any permanent structure built for the support, shelter, or enclosure of persons, animals, chattel, or property of any kind. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 975, Sec. 3.)

“Commercial modular” means a structure transportable in one or more sections, designed and equipped for human occupancy for industrial, professional, or commercial purposes, which is required to be moved under permit, and shall include a trailer coach as defined in Section 635 of…

“Commission” is the Commission of Housing and Community Development. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 975, Sec. 3.)

“Consumer” includes any person or entity which purchases or leases a manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, recreational vehicle, or truck camper for consideration, except a dealer or manufacturer. (Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1527, Sec. 2.)

(a) “Dealer” means a person not otherwise expressly excluded by subdivision (b), who is engaged in any of the following activities: (1) For commission, money, or other thing of value, sells, exchanges, leases, buys, offers for sale, or negotiates or attempts to negotiate a sale o…

“Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 975, Sec. 3.)

“Distributor” means any person other than a manufacturer who sells or distributes new manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or commercial coaches to dealers in this state. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1076, Sec. 4.)

“Dwelling unit” means one or more habitable rooms which are designed to be occupied by one family with facilities for living, sleeping, cooking, eating, and sanitation. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 975, Sec. 3.)

“Escrow agent” means the person, firm, or corporation authorized by law to conduct the escrows required by Section 18035. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 686, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)

“Established place of business” means a place actually occupied, either continuously or at regular periods, by a licensee, where the books and records pertinent to the type of business being conducted are kept. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 975, Sec. 3.)

“Franchise” means a written agreement between two or more persons having all of the following conditions: (a) A commercial relationship of definite duration or continuing indefinite duration. (b) The franchisee is granted the right to offer, and sell at retail, new manufactured h…

“Franchisee” means any person who, pursuant to a franchise, receives new manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or commercial coaches from the franchisor and who sells manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or commercial coaches at retail. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1076, Sec. 6.)

“Franchisor” means any person who manufactures, assembles, or distributes new manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or commercial coaches and who grants a franchise. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1076, Sec. 7.)

“Fraud” includes any act or omission which is included within the definition of either “actual fraud” or “constructive fraud” as defined, respectively, in Sections 1572 and 1573 of the Civil Code, and the term “deceit” has the same meaning as defined in Section 1710 of the Civil …

“Good moral character” has the same meaning as specified in Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475) of the Business and Professions Code. (Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 975, Sec. 3.)