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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 7Ch. 17.95§ 7321 Private Detention Facility Health Rules

§ 7321 Private Detention Facility Health Rules

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§ 7321 Private Detention Facility Health Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •Private jails must follow all health and safety rules from the state and local government.
  • •This law only applies to private jails, not regular jails run by the government.
  • •The law doesn’t change how regular jails or prisons are run by the government.

Example

A private jail doesn’t give masks to workers during a flu outbreak.

The jail is breaking the law because they must follow health rules, like giving masks to keep people safe.

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

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§ 7321 Private Detention Facility Health Rules

(a) A private detention facility operator shall comply with, and adhere to, all local and state public health orders and occupational safety and health regulations. (b) As used in this section, “private detention facility operator” and “private detention facility” have the same meaning as in Section 7320. (c) This section shall not be construed to limit or otherwise modify the authority, powers, or duties of state or local public health officers or other officials with regard to state prisons, county jails, or other state or local correctional facilities. (d) This section is declaratory of existing law. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 294, Sec. 2. (AB 263) Effective September 24, 2021.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

detentionfacilityhealthregulationfinesafetyeffective septemberauthority

Related Statutes

  • § 25213.4 San Bernardino Utility Infrastructure
  • § 25351.1 Public Transit Building Location
  • § 31552.4 Health Authority Retirement Eligibility
  • § 33202 Health Officer Authority Requirements
  • § 37352.1 Public Transit Building Location

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 7321.
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