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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 112Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 1§ 131085 Public Health Department Activities

§ 131085 Public Health Department Activities

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 131085 Public Health Department Activities

Key Takeaways

  • •The health department can do things to keep people healthy, like research, training, and sharing info.
  • •They can do these things themselves or work with others, like signing contracts or giving out money.
  • •They can also ask for money (grants) to help pay for these health projects.

Example

The health department wants to teach people how to eat healthier.

They can create a training program themselves, or they can give money to a school to teach kids about healthy food. They can also ask for grants to help pay for it.

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

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§ 131085 Public Health Department Activities

(a)  The department may perform any of the following activities relating to the protection, preservation, and advancement of public health: (1) Studies. (2) Demonstrations of innovative methods. (3) Evaluations of existing projects. (4) Provision of training programs. (5) Dissemination of information. (b) In performing an activity specified in subdivision (a), the department may do any of the following: (1) Perform the activity directly. (2) Enter into contracts, cooperative agreements, or other agreements for the performance of the activity. (3) Apply for and receive grants for the performance of the activity. (4) Award grants for the performance of the activity. (Added by renumbering Section 100185 by Stats. 2006, Ch. 241, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 37 of Ch. 241.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 130506 Drug Discount Negotiation Rules
  • § 131056 Public Health Enforcement Powers
  • § 131058 Public Health Funding Agreements
  • § 40101 County District Funding Agreements
  • § 128350 Health Professions Education Fund Administration

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 131085.
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