Health & Saf. Code, § 24179.5 · Chapter 1.3. Human Experimentation
Health & Saf. Code, § 24179.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, this chapter does not apply to an adult in a terminal condition who executes a directive directing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining procedures pursuant to Section 7188. To the extent of any conflict, Division 4.7 (commencing with Section 4600) of the Probate Code prevails over the provisions of this chapter.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.
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