Health & Saf. Code, § 1797.88 · Chapter 2. Definitions
Health & Saf. Code, § 1797.88
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
“Hospital” means an acute care hospital licensed under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2, with a permit for basic emergency service or an out-of-state acute care hospital which substantially meets the requirements of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 1250) of Division 2, as determined by the local EMS agency which is utilizing the hospital in the emergency medical services system, and is licensed in the state in which it is located.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1162, Sec. 1. Effective September 26, 1986.
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