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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 112Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 131210 Local Health Department Standards

§ 131210 Local Health Department Standards

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§ 131210 Local Health Department Standards

Key Takeaways

  • •The state sets rules for who can work in local health offices and how they should run.
  • •These rules include keeping records of services, money, and spending.
  • •The health offices must send these records to the state boss when asked.

Example

If a local health office hires a new nurse, they must check if the nurse meets the state's education and experience rules.

The state makes rules to ensure that people working in local health offices are qualified and that the offices are run properly. They also need to keep track of their work and money and report it to the state.

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

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§ 131210 Local Health Department Standards

The department, after consultation with and approval by the Conference of Local Health Officers, shall by regulation establish standards of education and experience for professional and technical personnel employed in local health departments and for the organization and operation of the local health departments. These standards may include standards for the maintenance of records of services, finances, and expenditures, that shall be reported to the director in a manner and at times as the director may specify. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 241, Sec. 34. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 37 of Ch. 241.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationregulationhealthdirectorportexperiencethe california departmentoperative july

Related Statutes

  • § 131200 Department Regulatory Authority
  • § 131225 Two Year License Renewal
  • § 32125 Healthcare District Board Duties
  • § 1574.5 Adult Day Health Flexibility
  • § 120130 Reportable Disease List Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 131210.
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