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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 2Ch. 4Art. 6§ 1617 Department Inspection Authority

§ 1617 Department Inspection Authority

Health and Safety Code·California
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§ 1617 Department Inspection Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The government department is in charge of making sure this law is followed.
  • •They can check places, equipment, and records without warning to make sure everything is okay.
  • •They can take pictures, copies, or samples if they think something is wrong.

Example

A restaurant that serves food.

The department can show up anytime to check if the kitchen is clean, take pictures of the fridge, or take a sample of the food to make sure it's safe. If they find something dirty or bad, they can use it as proof to make the restaurant fix it.

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

Official Source
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§ 1617 Department Inspection Authority

(a)  The department shall administer this chapter. (b)  In order to carry out this chapter, any duly authorized representative of the department may do any of the following: (1)  Enter or inspect on an announced or unannounced basis any building, premise, equipment, materials, records, or information at any reasonable time to secure compliance with, or prevent a violation of, this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (2)  Inspect, photograph, or copy any records, reports, test results, test specimens, or other information related to the requirements of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (3)  Secure any sample, photograph, or other evidence from any building or premise for the purpose of enforcing this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 800, Sec. 16.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

compliancehealthportregulationequipmentevidenceinformationthe california department

Related Statutes

  • § 116450 Public Water System Violation Notification
  • § 116470 Annual Water Quality Reports
  • § 1611 Disease Microorganism Transport Rules
  • § 1618 License Suspension And Revocation
  • § 18865.7 Local Enforcement Oversight

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 1617.
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