Civ. Code, § 56.12 · Chapter 2. Disclosure of Medical Information by Providers
Civ. Code, § 56.12
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Upon demand by the patient or the person who signed an authorization, a provider of health care, health care service plan, pharmaceutical company, or contractor possessing the authorization shall furnish a true copy thereof.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 853, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2003.
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- Official file
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