California Health and Safety Code

§ 116410

HSC § 116410 Effective Jan 1, 2005Div. 104 · Part 12 · Ch. 4 · Art. 3.5

Statute text

(a)Each public water system with at least 10,000 service connections and with a natural level of fluorides that is less than the minimum established in the regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall be fluoridated in order to promote the public health of Californians of all ages through the protection and maintenance of dental health, a paramount issue of statewide concern. The department shall adopt regulations pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, requiring the fluoridation of public water systems. By July 1, 1996, and at 10-year intervals thereafter, each public water system with at least 10,000 service connections shall provide to the department an estimate of the total capital costs to install fluoridation treatment. The regulations adopted by the department shall take effect on January 1, 1997. Capital costs estimates are no longer required after installation of the fluoridation treatment equipment.

(b)The regulations shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1)Minimum and maximum permissible concentrations of fluoride to be maintained by fluoridation of public water systems.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 727, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2005.