{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"21","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 21","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 241, Sec. 9.   Effective January 1, 2007.   Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 37 of Ch. 241.","effective":"2007-01-01","html":"<p>“Director” means “State Director of Health Services.” Commencing July 1, 2007, any reference to the former State Director of Health Services regarding a function vested by Chapter 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/hsc/131050\">131050</a>) of Part 1 of Division 112, in the State Department of Public Health is deemed to, instead, refer to the State Public Health Officer.</p>","text":"“Director” means “State Director of Health Services.” Commencing July 1, 2007, any reference to the former State Director of Health Services regarding a function vested by Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 131050) of Part 1 of Division 112, in the State Department of Public Health is deemed to, instead, refer to the State Public Health Officer.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-provisions-21","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}