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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 112Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 131205 Local Health Regulation Review

§ 131205 Local Health Regulation Review

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§ 131205 Local Health Regulation Review

Key Takeaways

  • •The state health department must show new rules to local health officers before making them official.
  • •Local health officers can give their opinions on these rules.
  • •If the state doesn’t follow the local officers’ advice, they have to explain why in public.

Example

The state wants to make a new rule about how restaurants must store food.

Before the rule becomes official, the state must ask local health officers what they think. If the state ignores their advice, they have to say why.

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

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§ 131205 Local Health Regulation Review

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department shall submit all of its regulations on matters related to statutory responsibilities delegated to or enforced by local health departments, except emergency regulations, to the California Conference of Local Health Officers for review and comment prior to adoption. If the department deems it appropriate to implement the proposed regulations or parts thereof, contrary to the recommendations of the conference, the department shall make a public finding summarizing the reasons for acting contrary to these recommendations. (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

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Related Statutes

  • § 1324.6 Director Health Services Administration
  • § 131200 Department Regulatory Authority
  • § 131210 Local Health Department Standards
  • § 131225 Two Year License Renewal
  • § 1338.3 Emergency Health Regulations Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 131205.
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