{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"3209.5","citation":"Lab. Code, § 3209.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE [3200. - 6002.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 1. SCOPE AND OPERATION [3200. - 4418.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [3200. - 3219.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 609, Sec. 2.   (SB 1002)   Effective January 1, 2023.","effective":"2023-01-01","html":"<p>Medical, surgical, and hospital treatment, including nursing, medicines, medical and surgical supplies, crutches, and apparatus, includes, but is not limited to, services and supplies by physical therapists, licensed clinical social workers, chiropractic practitioners, and acupuncturists, as licensed by California state law and within the scope of their practice as defined by law.</p>","text":"Medical, surgical, and hospital treatment, including nursing, medicines, medical and surgical supplies, crutches, and apparatus, includes, but is not limited to, services and supplies by physical therapists, licensed clinical social workers, chiropractic practitioners, and acupuncturists, as licensed by California state law and within the scope of their practice as defined by law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/general-provisions-3209-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}