LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 112Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 131200 Department Regulatory Authority

§ 131200 Department Regulatory Authority

Health and Safety Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 131200 Department Regulatory Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The government department can make rules to do its job better.
  • •These rules help the department work the way it should.
  • •The rules were added in 2006 and started being used in 2007.

Example

A health department makes a rule that restaurants must wash their hands before cooking.

The department can make this rule to keep people safe and do its job of protecting health.

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

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 131200 Department Regulatory Authority

The department may adopt and enforce regulations for the execution of its duties. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 241, Sec. 34. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 37 of Ch. 241.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

healthregulationthe california departmentoperative julyexecution

Related Statutes

  • § 131210 Local Health Department Standards
  • § 131225 Two Year License Renewal
  • § 131056 Public Health Enforcement Powers
  • § 131205 Local Health Regulation Review
  • § 1267 License Renewal Deadlines

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 131200.
View Official Source