DIVISION 112. PUBLIC HEALTH 131000-131231›PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS 131000-131231›CHAPTER 2. General Powers of the Department 131050-131231›ARTICLE 1. General Provisions 131050-131135
§ 131115
California Health and Safety Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
The department may maintain a mental health service that shall advise and assist local departments of health and education in the establishment of mental health services, particularly in connection with maternal and child health conferences and in the schools of the state.
The department may conduct these activities as may be required in the development of mental health services as related to public health.
This section does not authorize any form of compulsory medical or physical examination, treatment, or control of any person.
(Added by renumbering Section 100215 by Stats. 2006, Ch. 241, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 37 of Ch. 241.)
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