{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"4621","citation":"Prob. Code, § 4621","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4.7. HEALTH CARE DECISIONS [4600. - 4806.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL [4600. - 4665.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Short Title and Definitions [4600. - 4643.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-4.7/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 39.   Effective January 1, 2000.   Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.","effective":"2000-01-01","html":"<p>“Health care provider” means an individual licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by the law of this state to provide health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.</p>","text":"“Health care provider” means an individual licensed, certified, or otherwise authorized or permitted by the law of this state to provide health care in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/short-title-and-definitions-4621","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}