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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 1Ch. 4[ARTICLE 2. Radon...§ 106770 Health Department Definition

§ 106770 Health Department Definition

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§ 106770 Health Department Definition

This law says that whenever the word “Department” is used, it means the State Department of Health Services.

Key Takeaways

  • •Defines the term “Department”.
  • •Means the State Department of Health Services.
  • •Applies to any other law that uses the word “Department”.

Example

A rule says the Department must check the cleanliness of restaurants.

In that rule, “Department” is just a short way of saying the State Department of Health Services, so that agency does the restaurant checks.

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

Official Source
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§ 106770 Health Department Definition

“Department” means the State Department of Health Services. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 327, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

DepartmentState Department of Health Services

Related Statutes

  • § 108115 Health Department Definition
  • § 100700 Forensic Alcohol Testing Standards
  • § 100701 Breath Alcohol Testing Standards
  • § 100702 Laboratory Proficiency Testing Requirements
  • § 100703 Forensic Science Review Committee

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 106770.
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