{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"23","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 23","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"GENERAL PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-provisions"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“State” means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. In the latter case, it includes the District of Columbia and the territories.</p>","text":"“State” means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. In the latter case, it includes the District of Columbia and the territories.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-provisions-23","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}