“Third-party entity” or “third party,” as used in this part, means an entity which is all of the following:

(a)  In the business of inspecting equipment, systems, and assemblies and monitoring quality assurance programs, or analyzing plans, designs, specifications, and engineering calculations supporting design concepts.

Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 18013.2

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • department: means State Department of Health Services. See California Health and Safety Code 20
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.

(b)  Not under the control or jurisdiction of any manufacturer or supplier for any affected industry except by contract as required and approved by the department.

(c)  Making available specific information as required by the department.

(d)  Approved by the department.

(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 506, Sec. 1.)