{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1451.5","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1451.5","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 2.5. County Medical Facilities [1440. - 1498.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Administration [1440. - 1462.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-2.5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 2167.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The board may authorize payment for care provided, on or after January 1, 1962, to an indigent resident of the county in a hospital or medical facility located in another state, where that care is provided in an emergency or can be secured at a lesser expense than would be the case were the person to be transported to a comparable facility in this State.</p>","text":"The board may authorize payment for care provided, on or after January 1, 1962, to an indigent resident of the county in a hospital or medical facility located in another state, where that care is provided in an emergency or can be secured at a lesser expense than would be the case were the person to be transported to a comparable facility in this State.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/administration-1451-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}