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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 20Ch. 6.95Art. 1§ 25518 Public Health Protection Intent

§ 25518 Public Health Protection Intent

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 25518 Public Health Protection Intent

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is meant to keep people safe and healthy.
  • •It also helps protect the environment.
  • •The rules can be understood in a broad way to make sure they do their job.

Example

A factory is dumping waste into a river.

This law can be used to stop the factory because it’s hurting the environment and people’s health.

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

Official Source
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§ 25518 Public Health Protection Intent

This article shall be construed liberally so as to accomplish the intent of the Legislature in protecting the public health, safety, and the environment. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 419, Sec. 3. (SB 483) Effective January 1, 2014.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

safetyhealthroadlegislatureenvironment

Related Statutes

  • § 57050 Commercial Facility Repair Permits
  • § 25514.1 Employee Safety Liability Clarification
  • § 25531.1 Public Hazard Risk Disclosure
  • § 25542 Facility Safety Penalty Coordination
  • § 128125 Health Workforce Pilot Exemptions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 25518.
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