{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1797.177","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1797.177","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2.5. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES [1797. - 1863.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. State Administration [1797.100. - 1797.197a.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2.5/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Personnel [1797.160. - 1797.197a.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2.5/chapter-3/article-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1260.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No individual shall hold himself or herself out to be an EMT-I, EMT-II, EMT-P, or paramedic unless that individual is currently certified as such by the local EMS agency or other certifying authority.</p>","text":"No individual shall hold himself or herself out to be an EMT-I, EMT-II, EMT-P, or paramedic unless that individual is currently certified as such by the local EMS agency or other certifying authority.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/personnel-1797-177","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}