{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"117685","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 117685","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 14. MEDICAL WASTE [117600. - 118360.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-14"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Definitions [117625. - 117780.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-104/part-14/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6.   Effective January 1, 1996.","effective":"1996-01-01","html":"<p>“Local agency” means the local health department, as defined in Section <a href=\"/hsc/101185\">101185</a>, or the local comprehensive environmental agency established in accordance with Section <a href=\"/hsc/101275\">101275</a>, of a county that has elected to adopt a local ordinance to administer and enforce this part, pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/hsc/117800\">117800</a>).</p>","text":"“Local agency” means the local health department, as defined in Section 101185, or the local comprehensive environmental agency established in accordance with Section 101275, of a county that has elected to adopt a local ordinance to administer and enforce this part, pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 117800).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/definitions-117685","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}