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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 45Pt. 2Ch. 3Art. 4§ 78465 Failure To Disclose Information

§ 78465 Failure To Disclose Information

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 78465 Failure To Disclose Information

Key Takeaways

  • •You must give the required information to the department when they ask for it.
  • •If you don’t give the information on purpose or by mistake, the department can tell you to do it.
  • •They will warn you first and give you a chance to talk about it before they make you do it.

Example

You own a small business and the department asks for your sales records.

If you forget or refuse to send them the records, they will warn you and give you time to explain. If you still don’t send them, they can order you to do it.

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

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§ 78465 Failure To Disclose Information

If a person intentionally or negligently fails to furnish and transmit to any officer or employee of the department, a representative of the director, or a person designated by the director any information required to be disclosed pursuant to this article, the department may issue an order directing compliance with the request. The order shall be issued only after notice and opportunity for consultation as is reasonably appropriate under the circumstances. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 257, Sec. 2. (AB 2293) Effective January 1, 2023. Operative January 1, 2024, pursuant to Sec. 4 of Stats. 2022, Ch. 257.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

complianceemployeeportdirectorinformationoperative januaryconsultation

Related Statutes

  • § 78450 Hazardous Substance Site Inspections
  • § 1546 Emergency Client Care Fund
  • § 17031.8 Annual Enforcement Agency Reporting
  • § 44346 Trade Secret Protection Rules
  • § 4741.2 Refuse System Exclusion Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 78465.
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