Cal. Health & Saf. Code § 1812

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 1812 - [Effective until 1/1/2031] "Authorized mental health facility"

"Authorized mental health facility" means a facility that is licensed or certified as a mental health treatment facility or a hospital, as defined in subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 1250, by the State Department of Public Health, and may include, but is not limited to, a licensed psychiatric hospital, a licensed psychiatric health facility, or a certified crisis stabilization unit. An authorized mental health facility may also be a psychiatric health facility licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services. The facility shall be staffed at all times with at least one registered nurse.

Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 1812

Added by Stats 2020 ch 138 (AB 1544),s 4, eff. 1/1/2021.