§ 550 As used in this article, “ophthalmia neonatorum,” independent of the …
§ 551 It is the duty of any physician, surgeon, obstetrician, midwife, …
§ 552 Any case of ophthalmia neonatorum or of blindness resulting from it …
§ 553 All maternity homes, hospitals, and similar institutions wherein …
§ 554 The local health officer shall:(a) Investigate each case filed …
§ 555 The State Department of Health Services shall:(a) Enforce the …
§ 556 The failure of any person mentioned in Section 551 to report, or the …
§ 557 If the person is a physician, midwife, or is a person who is …
§ 558 One-half of all fines collected hereunder shall go to the county …

Terms Used In California Codes > Business and Professions Code > Division 2 > Chapter 1 > Article 3 - Ophthalmia Neonatorum

  • custody: means the legal right to custody of the child unless that right is held jointly by two or more persons, in which case "custody" means the physical custody of the child by one of the persons sharing the right to custody. See California Welfare and Institutions Code 17.1
  • department: refers to the State Department of Health Services. See California Business and Professions Code 550
  • director: refer to the Department of Rehabilitation and the Director of Rehabilitation, respectively, unless the context otherwise requires. See California Welfare and Institutions Code 19002
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.