Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty is imposed upon, a public officer, the power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized, pursuant to law, by the officer, unless this code expressly provides otherwise.
Cal. Health & Safety Code § 7
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Known as the Health and Safety Code
The act spans §§ 1–28 (28 sections).
Enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.