{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"16","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 16","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive.</p>","text":"“Shall” is mandatory and “may” is permissive.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-provisions-16","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}