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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 8Ch. 5Art. 14§ 19971 Police Power Construction

§ 19971 Police Power Construction

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§ 19971 Police Power Construction

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about keeping people in California safe and healthy.
  • •The police can use this law to protect everyone in the state.
  • •The law should be understood in a way that helps people the most.

Example

If someone is selling bad food that makes people sick.

The police can stop them because this law says they have to keep people safe and healthy.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 19971 Police Power Construction

This act is an exercise of the police power of the state for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the State of California, and shall be liberally construed to effectuate those purposes. (Added by renumbering Section 19957 by Stats. 2002, Ch. 738, Sec. 118. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

police powerhealth, safety, and welfareliberally construed

Related Statutes

  • § 19980 Gambling Election Fairness Rules
  • § 19970 Severability Clause
  • § 19972 State Gambling License Limitation
  • § 2340 Physician Wellness Program
  • § 2340.2 Physician Substance Abuse Program

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 19971.
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