{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"20008","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 20008","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 14. POLICE PROTECTION [20000. - 20115.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-14"},{"name":"PART 1. POLICE PROTECTION DISTRICTS [20000. - 20115.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-14/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. In Unincorporated Towns [20000. - 20115.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-14/part-1/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions and General Provisions [20000. - 20008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-14/part-1/chapter-1/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 343, Sec. 14.   Effective January 1, 2008.","effective":"2008-01-01","html":"<p>Any district in existence on January 1, 2008, in an unincorporated town may protect and safeguard life and property, and may equip and maintain a police department, including purchasing and maintaining ambulances, and otherwise securing police protection.</p>","text":"Any district in existence on January 1, 2008, in an unincorporated town may protect and safeguard life and property, and may equip and maintain a police department, including purchasing and maintaining ambulances, and otherwise securing police protection.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/definitions-and-general-provisions-20008","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}