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Earlier editions: 2020-112018-112026-09

DIVISION 11. MINORS 6500-7143›PART 4. MEDICAL TREATMENT 6900-6930›CHAPTER 3. Consent by Minor 6920-6930

§ 6929.1

California Family Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Notwithstanding any other law, a minor 16 years of age or older may consent to opioid use disorder treatment that uses buprenorphine at a physician’s office, clinic, or health facility, by a licensed physician and surgeon or other health care provider acting within the scope of their practice, whether or not the minor also has the consent of their parent or guardian.

(Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 456, Sec. 2. (AB 816) Effective January 1, 2024.)

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