Section 1647.30 - [Effective 1/1/2025] Definitions As used in this article, the following definitions apply:
(a) "Minimal sedation" means a drug-induced state during which patients respond normally to verbal commands, and conforms to all of the following: (1) Although cognitive function and coordination may be impaired, airway reflexes, ventilatory, and cardiovascular functions are unaffected.(2) The drugs and techniques used in minimal sedation shall have a margin of safety wide enough to render unintended loss of consciousness unlikely.(3) Patients who require tactile stimulation to elicit a response to verbal commands shall not be considered to be in a state of minimal sedation.(4) For the very young or developmentally delayed individual, incapable of the usually expected verbal response, a minimally depressed level of consciousness should be maintained.(b) "Good standing" means the license or permit is active and unrestricted by disciplinary action taken pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, is not the subject of an unresolved complaint or review procedure, and is not the subject of any unresolved disciplinary proceeding.Ca. Bus. and Prof. Code § 1647.30
Amended by Stats 2024 ch 483 (SB 1453),s 25, eff. 1/1/2025.Added by Stats 2018 ch 929 (SB 501),s 9, eff. 1/1/2019.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.