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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 101Pt. 2Ch. 2§ 100950 Health Department Regulation Authority

§ 100950 Health Department Regulation Authority

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§ 100950 Health Department Regulation Authority

This law says the health department can make new rules, but only after talking with the California Conference of Local Health Officers and getting a majority vote at an official meeting.

Key Takeaways

  • •The department runs this part of the law.
  • •It can only adopt new regulations after consulting the California Conference of Local Health Officers.
  • •Those health officers must approve the regulations by a majority vote at an official session.

Example

The health department wants to create a rule that all restaurants must wash hands every hour.

Before the rule can become official, the department must discuss it with the California Conference of Local Health Officers and then get a majority of those officers to vote yes at a formal session.

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

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§ 100950 Health Department Regulation Authority

The department shall administer this part, Section 100295, and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 101175) of Part 3 and shall adopt necessary regulations. These regulations shall be adopted only after consultation with and approval by the California Conference of Local Health Officers. Approval of these regulations shall be by majority vote of those present at an official session. (Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 23, Sec. 18. (AB 1467) Effective June 27, 2012.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

departmentregulationsCalifornia Conference of Local Health Officersmajority vote

Related Statutes

  • § 100290 Local Health Regulation Review
  • § 100165 Department Property Control
  • § 100275 Health Facility Regulations Authority
  • § 101025 County Public Health Authority
  • § 110045 Department Enforcement Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 100950.
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