Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4023 · Article 2. Definitions
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4023
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
“Device” means any instrument, apparatus, machine, implant, in vitro reagent, or contrivance, including its components, parts, products, or the byproducts of a device, and accessories that are used or intended for either of the following:
(a) Use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease in a human or any other animal.
(b) To affect the structure or any function of the body of a human or any other animal.
For purposes of this chapter, “device” does not include contact lenses, or any prosthetic or orthopedic device that does not require a prescription.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 549, Sec. 16. Effective January 1, 1998.
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