Health and Safety Code section 443.21

Any governmental entity that incurs costs resulting from a qualified individual terminating his or her life pursuant to the provisions of this part in a public place shall have a claim against the estate of the qualified individual to recover those costs and reasonable attorney fees related to enforcing the claim.

Source: Section 443.21, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=443.21. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 443.21’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/health_and_safety_code_section_443.21

Original Source: Section 443.21, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=443.21. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).