What Is in California’s Health and Safety Code?

The California Health and Safety Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. The Health and Safety Code contains 56 Divisions. There are also numerous parts, chapters, and articles containing hundreds of code sections, or individual statutes. The following is a broad overview of the Health and Safety Code.

GENERAL PROVISIONS [Sections 1 – 28]

There are 28 Sections.

DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH [Sections 135 – 1179.102]

There are 16 Parts, 14 Chapters, and 3 Articles.

DIVISION 1.5. USE OF SECLUSION AND BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS IN FACILITIES [Sections 1180 – 1180.6]

There are 7 Sections.

DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS [Sections 1200 – 1796.70]

There are 51 Chapters and 165 Articles.

DIVISION 2.5. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES [Sections 1797 – 1863]

There are 15 Chapters and 22 Articles.

DIVISION 3. PEST ABATEMENT [Sections 2000 – 2910]

There are 3 Chapters and 17 Articles.

DIVISION 5. SANITATION [Sections 4600 – 6127]

There is 1 Part, 9 Chapters, and 44 Articles.

DIVISION 6. SANITARY DISTRICTS [Sections 6400 – 6982]

There are 2 Parts, 13 Chapters, and 30 Articles.

DIVISION 7. DEAD BODIES [Sections 7000 – 8030]

There are 2 Parts, 14 Chapters, and 22 Articles.

DIVISION 8. CEMETERIES [Sections 8100 – 9703]

There are 6 Parts, 30 Chapters, and 31 Articles.

DIVISION 10. UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT [Sections 11000 – 11651]

There are 16 Chapters and 22 Articles.

DIVISION 10.2. DRUG DEALER LIABILITY ACT [Sections 11700 – 11717]

There are 18 Sections.

DIVISION 10.5. ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS [Sections 11750 – 11975]

There are 3 Parts, 25 Chapters, and 30 Articles.

DIVISION 10.6. DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE MASTER PLANS [Sections 11998 – 11998.4]

There is 1 Chapter.

DIVISION 10.7. ILLEGAL USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL [Sections 11999 – 11999.3]

There are 4 Sections.

DIVISION 10.8. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FUNDING [Sections 11999.4 – 11999.13]

There are 11 Sections.

DIVISION 10.9. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING AND TREATMENT ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM [Sections 11999.20 – 11999.25]

There are 2 Sections.

DIVISION 11. EXPLOSIVES [Sections 12000 – 12761]

There are 3 Parts, 21 Chapters, and 5 Articles.

DIVISION 12. FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION [Sections 13000 – 14959]

There are 9 Parts, 33 Chapters, and 28 Articles.

DIVISION 12.5. BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC [Sections 16000 – 16604]

There are 4 Chapters and 5 Articles.

DIVISION 13. HOUSING [Sections 17000 – 19997]

There are 15 Parts, 68 Chapters, and 44 Articles.

DIVISION 14. POLICE PROTECTION [Sections 20000 – 20115]

There is 1 Part, 1 Chapter, and 5 Articles.

DIVISION 20. MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS [Sections 24000 – 26250]

There are 50 Chapters and 109 Articles.

DIVISION 23. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS [Sections 32000 – 32499.4]

There are 10 Chapters and 6 Articles.

DIVISION 23.5. ENDOWMENT HOSPITALS [Sections 32500 – 32508]

There are 9 Sections.

DIVISION 24. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING [Sections 33000 – 37964]

There are 16 Parts, 61 Chapters, and 77 Articles.

DIVISION 25. HEALTH AND WELFARE AGENCY—DIRECT SERVICE CONTRACTS REFORM ACT [Sections 38000 – 38041]

There are 6 Chapters.

DIVISION 25.1. HEALTH AND WELFARE AGENCY—ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS PROCESS FOR NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES [Sections 38050 – 38065]

There are 4 Chapters.

DIVISION 25.2. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ACT [Sections 38070 – 38081.1]

There is 1 Chapter.

DIVISION 25.5. CALIFORNIA GLOBAL WARMING SOLUTIONS ACT OF 2006 [Sections 38500 – 38599.11]

There are 8 Parts and 4 Chapters.

DIVISION 26. AIR RESOURCES [Sections 39000 – 44474]

There are 7 Parts, 72 Chapters, and 116 Articles.

DIVISION 27. CALIFORNIA POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY ACT [Sections 44500 – 44563]

There are 2 Chapters and 7 Articles.

DIVISION 28. NOISE CONTROL ACT [Sections 46000 – 46080]

There are 8 Chapters.

DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [Sections 50000 – 54913]

There are 19 Parts, 115 Chapters, and 33 Articles.

DIVISION 32. SEISMIC SAFETY BUILDING REHABILITATION LOANS [Sections 55000 – 55117]

There are 2 Parts.

DIVISION 37. REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION [Sections 57000 – 57020]

There are 16 Sections.

DIVISION 37.5. REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE PROJECTS [Sections 57050 – 57053.9]

There are 2 Chapters and 2 Articles.

DIVISION 101. ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH [Sections 100100 – 101997]

There are 8 Parts, 23 Chapters, and 55 Articles.

DIVISION 102. VITAL RECORDS AND HEALTH STATISTICS [Sections 102100 – 103925]

There are 2 Parts, 24 Chapters, and 41 Articles.

DIVISION 103. DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION [Sections 104100 – 106036]

There are 8 Parts, 29 Chapters, and 29 Articles.

DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [Sections 106500 – 119406]

There are 16 Parts, 126 Chapters, and 281 Articles.

DIVISION 105. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL [Sections 120100 – 122476]

There are 9 Parts, 60 Chapters, and 7 Articles.

DIVISION 106. PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT) [Sections 123100 – 125850]

There are 12 Parts, 28 Chapters, and 58 Articles.

DIVISION 107. HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND INFORMATION [Sections 127000 – 130079]

There are 6 Parts, 19 Chapters, and 38 Articles.

DIVISION 108. CALIFORNIA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROGRAM [Sections 130100 – 130158]

There are 17 Sections.

DIVISION 109. Center for Data Insights and Innovation [Sections 130200 – 130211]

There are 14 Sections.

DIVISION 109.7. California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework [Section 130290]

There is 1 Section.

DIVISION 111. GOLDEN BEAR STATE PHARMACY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM [Sections 130400 – 130410]

There are 14 Sections.

DIVISION 112. CALIFORNIA DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM [Sections 130500 – 130544]

There is 1 Part, 3 Chapters, and 3 Articles.

DIVISION 112. PUBLIC HEALTH [Sections 131000 – 131320]

There are Parts, Chapters, and Articles.

DIVISION 113. THE ADULT HEALTH COVERAGE EXPANSION PROGRAM [Sections 131500 – 131550]

There are 6 Chapters.

DIVISION 114. Prescription Drug Discount Prohibition [Sections 132000 – 132008]

There are 5 Sections.

DIVISION 114.01. Preserving Access to Affordable Drugs [Sections 134000 – 134002]

There are 2 Sections.

DIVISION 116. SURPLUS MEDICATION COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION [Sections 150200 – 150208]

There are 10 Sections.

DIVISION 117. Cancer Medication Recycling Act [Sections 150400 – 150404]

There are 5 Sections.

DIVISION 119. Transgender Wellness and Equity [Section 150900]

There is 1 Section.

DIVISION 120. SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT [Sections 151000 – 151003]

There are 4 Sections.