{"code":"HSC","codeName":"Health and Safety Code","section":"50470.5","citation":"Health & Saf. Code, § 50470.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000. - 54949.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31"},{"name":"PART 2. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT [50400. - 50899.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2.5. Building Homes and Jobs Act [50470. - 50475.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31/part-2/chapter-2.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [50470. - 50472.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/division-31/part-2/chapter-2.5/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 660, Sec. 5.   (AB 1010)   Effective January 1, 2020.","effective":"2020-01-01","html":"<p>For purposes of this chapter:</p><p>(a) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development.</p><p>(b) “Local government” means any city, county, city and county, or the duly constituted governing body of an Indian reservation or rancheria.</p>","text":"For purposes of this chapter: (a) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development. (b) “Local government” means any city, county, city and county, or the duly constituted governing body of an Indian reservation or rancheria.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/health-and-safety-code/general-provisions-50470-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}