California legal term
health care provider in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “health care provider” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “health care provider” mean in California criminal law?
“health care provider” means any of the following: (1) A person licensed or certified pursuant to Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 632.01)
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