US lawCaliforniaStatutesCode hscDivision 3Chapter 1Article 12004Cal. HSC § 2004Cal. HSC § 2004Last amended: 2002Year: 2025Length: 21 wordsOfficial source This chapter is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, and shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes.PreviousCal. HSC § 2003NextCal. HSC § 2005