{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"109290","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 109290","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [106500. - 119406.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104"},{"name":"PART 4. DRUGS, DEVICES, AND COSMETICS [109250. - 109590.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Treatment of Cancer and Other Serious Diseases [109250. - 109505.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-4/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Intent and Definitions [109250. - 109295.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-4/chapter-4/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 1996.","effective":"1996-01-01","html":"<p>No person may undertake to treat or alleviate cancer by use of drugs, surgery, or radiation unless the person holds a license issued under a law of this state expressly authorizing the diagnosis and treatment of disease by use of drugs, surgery, or radiation.</p>","text":"No person may undertake to treat or alleviate cancer by use of drugs, surgery, or radiation unless the person holds a license issued under a law of this state expressly authorizing the diagnosis and treatment of disease by use of drugs, surgery, or radiation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/intent-and-definitions-109290","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}