Section 1265.10.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 1265.10.
in effect(a)
A licensed health facility, as defined in subdivision (a), (b), (c), (d), (f), or (k) of Section 1250, shall make available wholesome, plant-based meals of such variety as to meet the needs of patients in accordance with their physicians’ orders.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other law, including, but not limited to, Section 1290, a violation of this section shall not constitute a crime.
(c)
For the purposes of this section, “plant-based meals” shall mean entire meals that contain no animal products or byproducts, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, or eggs.
References
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 1250.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 1290.
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