Health and Safety Code section 24179.5

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, this chapter does not apply to an adult in a terminal condition who executes a directive directing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures pursuant to Section 7188. To the extent of any conflict, Division 4.7 (commencing with Section 4600) of the Probate Code prevails over the provisions of this chapter.

Source: Section 24179.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=24179.5. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/health_and_safety_code_section_24179.5

Original Source: Section 24179.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=24179.5. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).