Health and Safety Code section 28001

(a)

For purposes of this chapter, “covered platform” has the same meaning as addictive internet-based service or application, as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 27000.5.

(b)

“Covered platform” does not mean an internet website, online service, online application, or mobile application whose primary function is any of the following:

(1)

The sale of goods or services.

(2)

Cloud storage.

(3)

Electronic mail.

(4)

Direct messaging, in which communications are viewable only by the sender and an intended recipient, that does not allow public content dissemination, interaction, or access.

(5)

Communication internal to an organization.

(6)

Internal organizational collaboration services that are not offered to the general public or consumers outside the organization.

Source: Section 28001, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=28001.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2026; accessed Dec. 8, 2025).

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