{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1651","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1651","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 5. Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research [1650. - 1677.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [1650. - 1651.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The State Department of Health Services shall administer the provisions of this chapter.</p><p>Every provision of this chapter shall be liberally construed to protect the interests of all persons and animals affected.</p><p>As used in this chapter, “person” includes: laboratory, firm, association, corporation, copartnership, and educational institution.</p><p>As used in this chapter, “board” or “department” means the State Department of Health Services.</p>","text":"The State Department of Health Services shall administer the provisions of this chapter. Every provision of this chapter shall be liberally construed to protect the interests of all persons and animals affected. As used in this chapter, “person” includes: laboratory, firm, association, corporation, copartnership, and educational institution. As used in this chapter, “board” or “department” means the State Department of Health Services.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-provisions-1651","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}