Health and Safety Code section 34601

The definition and general provisions contained in Section 34602 to 34606, both inclusive, govern the construction of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires.

Source: Section 34601, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=34601. (updated Jan. 1, 1967; accessed Jul. 20, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/health_and_safety_code_section_34601

Original Source: Section 34601, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=34601. (last accessed May 12, 2025).