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CA Health & Safety Code § 1639.56 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.1 - Tissue Banks|ARTICLE 2 - Regulation of Tissue Banks|Section 1639.56.

1639.56.  The department shall submit a report to the Legislature no later than January 1, 2003, including, but not limited to, examining and evaluating all of the following:(a)  Administrative expenditures of tissue banks. (b)  Current use of informed consent by tissue banks in tissue donation and recovery, including recommendations for improving and expanding informed consent policy. (c)  Full disclosure requirements by tissue banks to the donor or the person authorized to make a donation on behalf of a decedent of all potential uses of donated and recovered tissues. (d)  A system in which individuals with medically necessary conditions for which donated tissues are part of the prescribed treatment are given priority in receiving donated tissues, and the feasibility of state subsidies to implement the system. (e)  The current process for tissue recovery and distribution, including recommendations for improvement, where necessary. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 829, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1639.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.1 - Tissue Banks|ARTICLE 2 - Regulation of Tissue Banks|Section 1639.6.

1639.6.  (a)  In order to carry out the purpose of this chapter, any duly authorized representative of the department may do any of the following: (1)  Enter or inspect on an announced or unannounced basis any building, premise, equipment, materials, records, or information at any reasonable time to secure compliance with, or prevent a violation of, this chapter or the rules or regulations adopted by the state department. (2)  Inspect, photograph, or copy any records, reports, test results, test specimens, or other information related to the requirements of this chapter or the rules or regulations adopted by the state department. (3)  Secure any sample, photograph, or other evidence from any building or premise for the purpose of enforcing this chapter or the rules or regulations adopted by the state department. (b)  The state department may require licensed tissue banks to demonstrate satisfactory performance in a proficiency testing program approved by the state department in laboratory procedures which the tissue bank performs. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 801, Sec. 2.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1641 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.1 - Tissue Banks|ARTICLE 2 - Regulation of Tissue Banks|Section 1641.

1641.  Any person who violates this chapter or who willfully and repeatedly violates any rule or regulation adopted under this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in a county jail for a period not to exceed 180 days, or by both fine and imprisonment.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 801, Sec. 2.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1641.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.1 - Tissue Banks|ARTICLE 2 - Regulation of Tissue Banks|Section 1641.1.

1641.1.  The state department may bring an action to enjoin the violation or threatened violation of Section 1635.1 in the superior court in and for the county in which the violation occurred or is about to occur. Any proceeding under this section shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the state department shall not be required to allege facts necessary to show or tending to show lack of adequate remedy at law or irreparable damage or loss. With respect to any action brought pursuant to this section alleging actual violation of Section 1635.1, the court shall, if it finds the allegations to be true, issue its order enjoining the continuance of the violation.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 801, Sec. 2.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1643 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.1 - Tissue Banks|ARTICLE 3 - Suspension or Revocation of License|Section 1643.

1643.  The state department may suspend or revoke any license issued under this chapter for any of the following reasons:(a)  Violation by the licensee of this chapter or any rule or regulation adopted under this chapter. (b)  Aiding, abetting, or permitting the violation of any provision of this chapter, the rules or regulations adopted under this chapter or the Medical Practice Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000) of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code). (c)  Proof that the licensee has made false statements in any material regard on the application for a tissue bank license. (d)  Conduct inimical to the public health, morals, welfare, or safety of the people of the State of California in the maintenance or operation of the premises or services for which a license is issued. (e)  Conduct prohibited under Section 367f of the Penal Code and under Section 274e of Title 42 of the United States Code. (f)  The conviction of a licensee or the person in charge of the tissue bank of any crime which is substantially related to the qualifications or duties of the licensee or the person in charge of the tissue bank or which is substantially related to the functions of the tissue bank. For purposes of this section, a conviction means a plea or verdict of guilty or a conviction following a plea of nolo contendere. An action to revoke or suspend the license may be taken when the time for appeal has elapsed or the judgment of conviction has been affirmed on appeal or when an order granting probation is made suspending the imposition of sentence, notwithstanding a subsequent order pursuant to Section 1203.4 of the Penal Code permitting withdrawal of a plea of guilty and entry of a plea of not guilty, or setting aside the verdict of guilty, or dismissing the accusation, information or indictment. The director shall take into account all competent evidence of rehabilitation furnished by the licensee or person in charge of the tissue bank. (Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 801, Sec. 2.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1643.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.1 - Tissue Banks|ARTICLE 3 - Suspension or Revocation of License|Section 1643.1.

1643.1.  Proceedings for the suspension or revocation of licenses under this chapter shall be conducted in accordance with Section 100171.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 220, Sec. 21. Effective August 4, 1997.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1643.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 4.1 - Tissue Banks|ARTICLE 3 - Suspension or Revocation of License|Section 1643.2.

1643.2.  The state department may temporarily suspend any license issued under this chapter prior to any hearing, when it has determined that the action is necessary to protect the public welfare. The state department shall notify the licensee of the temporary suspension and the effective date thereof and at the same time shall serve the licensee with an accusation. Upon receipt of a notice of defense by the licensee, the matter shall, within 15 days, be set for hearing. The hearing shall be held as soon as possible but not later than 30 days after receipt of such notice. The temporary suspension shall remain in effect until such time as the hearing is completed and the state department has made a final determination on the merits. However, the temporary suspension shall be deemed vacated if the state department fails to make a final determination on the merits within 60 days after the original hearing has been completed.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 801, Sec. 2.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1650 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1650.

1650.  The public health and welfare depend on the humane use of animals for scientific advancement in the diagnosis and treatment of human and animal diseases, for education, for research in the advancement of veterinary, dental, medical and biologic sciences, for research in animal and human nutrition, and improvement and standardization of laboratory procedures of biologic products, pharmaceuticals and drugs.(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1750.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1651 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 1651.

1651.  The State Department of Health Services shall administer the provisions of this chapter.Every provision of this chapter shall be liberally construed to protect the interests of all persons and animals affected.As used in this chapter, “person” includes: laboratory, firm, association, corporation, copartnership, and educational institution.As used in this chapter, “board” or “department” means the State Department of Health Services.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1660 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 2 - Administration and Regulation|Section 1660.

1660.  The department shall make and promulgate, and may thereafter modify, amend or rescind, reasonable rules and regulations to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including the control of the humane use of animals for the diagnosis and treatment of human and animal diseases, for research in the advancement of veterinary, dental, medical and biologic sciences, for research in animal and human nutrition, and for the testing and diagnosis, improvement and standardization of laboratory specimens, biologic products, pharmaceuticals and drugs. Such rules and regulations shall include requirements for satisfactory shelter, food, sanitation, record keeping, and for the humane treatment of animals by persons authorized by the board to raise, keep or to use animals under the provision of this chapter. The department shall not make or promulgate any rule compelling the delivery of animals for the purpose of research, demonstration, diagnosis, or experimentation.(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1750.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1661 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 2 - Administration and Regulation|Section 1661.

1661.  The provisions of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, shall be applicable to all the rules and regulations promulgated by the department under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 101, Sec. 105.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1662 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 2 - Administration and Regulation|Section 1662.

1662.  The department is hereby authorized to inspect any premises or property on or in which animals are kept for experimental or diagnostic purposes, for the purpose of investigation of compliance with the rules and regulations adopted hereunder. Such inspection or other method of control shall be enforced only by employees of the department and such power and authority may not be delegated to any other persons or agency.(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1750.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1666 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1666.

1666.  No person shall keep or use animals for diagnostic purposes, education or research unless approved by the board.(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1750.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1667 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1667.

1667.  The board shall prescribe the rules under which approval shall be granted including the standards regarding the care and treatment of such animals employed. Any person desiring approval to use animals for the purposes covered by this chapter shall make application to the department for such approval on forms provided by the department. The board shall grant approval on forms provided by the department to any person who has made application in accordance with the provisions of this article and who is found to be in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board. Any person keeping or using animals under the provisions of this chapter shall display in a prominent place the certificate of approval granted for such purpose. Such approval shall remain in effect for one fiscal year if not revoked by the board. If the board does not within ninety (90) days after the filing of this application grant approval it shall state the grounds and reasons for its refusal in writing, serving a copy upon the applicant, the notice may be served by registered mail addressed to the applicant at his last known address.(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1750.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1668 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1668.

1668.  The board may, upon its own motion, and shall upon the verified complaint in writing of any person, investigate the actions of any person keeping or using animals for research or diagnostic purposes within this State, and it may temporarily suspend or permanently revoke a certificate of approval at any time where the holder of such a certificate, within the immediately preceding three years, while a holder of a certificate of approval, in performing or attempting to perform any of the acts within the scope of this chapter, has been guilty of the breach of any of the provisions of this chapter or of any reasonable rule or regulation adopted by the board for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter. The board may promulgate and adopt reasonable rules and regulations concerning the procedure for the drafting, filing and disposition of verified complaints of individuals. Procedure for revocation or suspension of approval shall be in accordance with the provision of the Administrative Procedure Act Government Code, Title 2, Division 3, Part 1, Chapter 5, and the department shall have all the powers granted therein.(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1750.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1669 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1669.

1669.  This chapter does not apply to any veterinary licensed to practice veterinary medicine in this State or to any place of business operated by such veterinary, nor to animal training, animal cosmetics and routine animal husbandry practices, nor to laboratories subject to control or regulation by the National Institutes of Health or the Federal Bureau of Animal Industry.(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1750.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1670 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 3 - Application of the Chapter|Section 1670.

1670.  Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to limit or restrict the right of counties, cities, cities and counties, towns or townships, to adopt or enforce ordinances or other regulations regulating the use or procurement of animals for diagnostic procedures or medical research, and any such ordinances or regulations now in effect are not affected by this chapter. It is the intent of this chapter to provide state regulation of the use of animals in diagnostic procedures and medical research concurrently with and supplementary to local regulations, but not to preclude the exercise by counties, cities, cities and counties, towns or townships, of such regulatory power as they may possess in this field under the Constitution and statutes of this State.(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1750.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1672 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 4 - Offenses Against the Chapter|Section 1672.

1672.  It is unlawful for any person to use animals for the purposes provided for in this chapter without the approval of the board.(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1750.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1673 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 4 - Offenses Against the Chapter|Section 1673.

1673.  Any person who violates this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1750.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1676 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 5 - Revenue|Section 1676.

1676.  An annual fee, to be employed for the enforcement of this act, shall accompany each application for approval. The fee shall be determined by the director by regulations based on the number of animals used for the purposes of this chapter and in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of administering this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1148.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1677 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 5 - Regulation of Use of Animals in Diagnostic Procedures and Medical Research|ARTICLE 5 - Revenue|Section 1677.

1677.  Annual fees payable under this chapter shall become due and payable by each person approved by the board 12 months from the date of its issuance. Such fees shall be paid by the department into the General Fund in the State Treasury. It is the intention of the Legislature that the cost of administering this act shall be substantially covered by the revenues collected hereunder.(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1148.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1745 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 8.5 - California Hospice Licensure Act of 1990|ARTICLE 1 - General|Section 1745.

1745.  (a)  The purposes of this chapter are to provide for the licensure of hospices by the state department in order to ensure the health and safety of patients, who by definition, are experiencing the last phases of life due to the existence of a terminal disease, and to permit qualified persons, political subdivisions of the state, and governmental agencies to comply with requirements of federal law regarding the provision of hospice care. (b)  In enacting this chapter, it is the intent of the Legislature to allow all qualified persons, political subdivisions of the state, and governmental agencies to provide hospice services to the people of California. It is also the intent of the Legislature to distinguish between the functions of a volunteer hospice and a hospice requiring licensure. It is further the intent of the Legislature to require the state department to establish standards of quality care for licensed hospices. (c)  It is the intent of the Legislature that regulations adopted by the state department pursuant to this chapter not be so burdensome or costly, or both, in terms of implementation, that hospices located in rural areas are forced to stop providing care. Therefore, the state department shall exercise discretion and program flexibility in regard to licensing hospices which are located in rural areas of the state. (Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1343, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1746.50 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 8.5 - California Hospice Licensure Act of 1990|ARTICLE 1.5 - Hospice Patient Referral|Section 1746.50.

1746.50.  (a) A hospice provider, employed hospice staff, or an agent for the hospice shall not give payment to referral sources for the referral of patients to the hospice.(b) A hospice salesperson, recruiter, agent, or employee who receives any form of compensation or remuneration for hospice referrals or admissions shall not provide consultation on hospice services, hospice election, or informed consent to a patient, patient’s family, or patient’s representative.(c) The election of hospice, informed consent, completed signatures, and counsel on the election of hospice to a patient, patient’s family, or patient’s representative shall only be completed by a registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, medical social worker, chaplain, or counselor employed by the hospice.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 478, Sec. 1. (AB 1280) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 1746.52 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 2 - LICENSING PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 8.5 - California Hospice Licensure Act of 1990|ARTICLE 1.5 - Hospice Patient Referral|Section 1746.52.

1746.52.  For purposes of this article:(a) “Patient’s representative” means either a person designated by the patient as their representative or a person acting on the patient’s behalf under the authority of the Long-Term Care Patient Representative Program pursuant to Chapter 3.6 (commencing with Section 9260) of Division 8.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.(b) “Payment” means anything of value, including cash, gift cards, prepaid cards, or remuneration of any kind.(c) “Referral source” means a medical or nonmedical entity or medical or nonmedical provider that refers a patient, patient’s family, or patient’s representative to a hospice provider for a consultation or any other reason.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 478, Sec. 1. (AB 1280) Effective January 1, 2022.)