{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"1797.70","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 1797.70","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 2. Definitions [1797.50. - 1797.97.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-2.5/chapter-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1260.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Emergency” means a condition or situation in which an individual has a need for immediate medical attention, or where the potential for such need is perceived by emergency medical personnel or a public safety agency.</p>","text":"“Emergency” means a condition or situation in which an individual has a need for immediate medical attention, or where the potential for such need is perceived by emergency medical personnel or a public safety agency.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/definitions-1797-70","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}