California § 5342 - Where other applicable sections of this part contain the phrase

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§ 5342. Where other applicable sections of this part contain the phrase

Where other applicable sections of this part contain the phrase “a danger to himself or herself or others, or gravely disabled,” such sections shall be deemed to refer to the condition of danger to self or others or grave disability as a result of the use of controlled substances, rather than by mental disorder, as such.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5342 cover?

Section 5342 ("Where other applicable sections of this part contain the phrase") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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Is this the official text of California law?

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