Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION›Chapter 3 — ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
Watsonville Municipal Code Art. 6 Health Department
Watsonville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Watsonville
Cite as: Watsonville Municipal Code Article 6 · Text as of 2026-10-05
2-3.601 Consolidation with the County Health Department.¶
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 202 of the Charter of the City and of the pertinent sections of the Health and Safety Code of the State, the City Health Department is consolidated with the County Health Department for the purpose of enforcing State laws and regulations relating to public health.
(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)
2-3.602 Arrests.¶
The County Health Officer and delegated subordinates, pursuant to the provisions of Section 836.5 of the Penal Code of the State, may arrest a person without a warrant whenever such County Health Officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person has committed in the County Health Officer’s presence an offense which is a violation of any ordinance, statute, or law, enforcement of which is under the administration of the Health Officer. Upon making such an arrest, the County Health Officer or delegated subordinate shall release the person arrested pursuant to Section 853.6 of the Penal Code of the State, the provisions of which are hereby adopted by reference as a part of this section.
(§ 1, Ord. 1132-02 C-M, eff. June 13, 2002)
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