{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"4604","citation":"Lab. Code, § 4604","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 2. COMPUTATION OF COMPENSATION [4451. - 4856.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Compensation Schedules [4550. - 4856.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Medical and Hospital Treatment [4600. - 4615.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-4/part-2/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 363, Sec. 40.   (SB 863)   Effective January 1, 2013.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>Controversies between employer and employee arising under this chapter shall be determined by the appeals board, upon the request of either party, except as otherwise provided by Section <a href=\"/lab/4610.5\">4610.5</a>.</p>","text":"Controversies between employer and employee arising under this chapter shall be determined by the appeals board, upon the request of either party, except as otherwise provided by Section 4610.5.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/medical-and-hospital-treatment-4604","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}