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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 5Ch. 1§ 33202 Health Officer Authority Requirements

§ 33202 Health Officer Authority Requirements

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§ 33202 Health Officer Authority Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •The health officer must have enough power and tools to do their job.
  • •The county leaders must make sure nothing stops the health officer from keeping people safe.
  • •This includes following rules about health, safety, and disease control.

Example

If a county has a health officer but doesn't give them the money or staff to check restaurants for cleanliness, that's a problem.

The county leaders must make sure the health officer can do their job, like checking restaurants to keep people from getting sick.

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

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§ 33202 Health Officer Authority Requirements

If the county health department or the administration of county health functions are not under the direction of the health officer, the county board of supervisors shall ensure that the health officer has sufficient authority and resources and the organizational structure does not impede the health officer from carrying out the duties required under Section 100575 of, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 101000) of Part 3 of Division 101 of, Article 1 (commencing with Section 101025) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 101 of, Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 123150) of Part 1 of Division 106 of, and Sections 123740 and 123745 of, the Health and Safety Code. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 98. Effective September 29, 1996.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 62100 Affordable Housing Tax Allocation
  • § 62103 Low-Income Housing Replacement
  • § 62108 Excess Housing Fund Disbursement
  • § 31552.4 Health Authority Retirement Eligibility
  • § 7321 Private Detention Facility Health Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 33202.
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