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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 2Ch. 4Art. 2§ 1604 Blood Bank Distribution Rules

§ 1604 Blood Bank Distribution Rules

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 1604 Blood Bank Distribution Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Blood banks can only give blood or blood products to other blood banks or special storage places.
  • •They can't give blood to just anyone or any place.
  • •The law lists which blood products are included in this rule.

Example

A hospital needs blood for surgeries.

The blood bank can send blood to the hospital only if the hospital is a licensed blood storage place. If the hospital isn't licensed, the blood bank can't send them blood.

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

Official Source
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§ 1604 Blood Bank Distribution Rules

The distribution or release for distribution by blood banks of human whole blood, or those human whole blood derivatives specified by regulation, shall be made only to blood bank depositories or to other licensed blood banks. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1055.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

blood bank depositories.regulationleaselicenseblood banksdistribution

Related Statutes

  • § 1602.5 Blood Bank Licensing Standards
  • § 1605 Blood Bank Depository Rules
  • § 18025 Mobilehome Safety Standards
  • § 100922 Freestanding Cardiac Lab Licensing
  • § 106878 Water Operator Certification Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 1604.
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