§ 5303 Interstate Quarantine Regulations

Food and Agricultural Code·California

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•The boss of health rules (the director) makes the rules for quarantine when it involves other states or countries.
•The Governor (or the director if the Governor says so) must say 'yes' to these rules before they start.
•These rules are for when sickness might spread from outside the state.

Example

A bad flu is spreading from another country, and people traveling might bring it here.

The health director makes rules like 'people coming from that country must stay home for 2 weeks.' The Governor (or the director) must agree and announce these rules before they happen.

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§ 5303 Interstate Quarantine Regulations

All quarantine regulations which involve another state, territory, district, or foreign country shall be made by the director. The regulations shall be approved and proclaimed by the Governor, or by the director as the Governor’s designee. (Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 584.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Food and Agricultural Code. Section 5303.

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