{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1256.1","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1256.1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS [1200. - 1796.88.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Health Facilities [1250. - 1339.59.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General [1250. - 1264.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 561, Sec. 101.   (AB 1516)   Effective January 1, 2018.","effective":"2018-01-01","html":"<p>A general acute care hospital shall not hold itself out directly or indirectly by any sign, brochure, or advertisement as providing any service or services that require a supplemental or special service unless that general acute care hospital has first obtained a supplemental or special service approval from the State Department of Public Health to operate that service.</p>","text":"A general acute care hospital shall not hold itself out directly or indirectly by any sign, brochure, or advertisement as providing any service or services that require a supplemental or special service unless that general acute care hospital has first obtained a supplemental or special service approval from the State Department of Public Health to operate that service.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-1256-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}