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Cal. Penal Code § 401

OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Redline — January 1, 2011 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2019
As of January 1, 2011
Every person who deliberately aids, or advises, or encourages another to commit suicide, is guilty of a felony.
(a) Any person who deliberately aids, advises, or encourages another to commit suicide is guilty of a felony.
(b) A person whose actions are compliant with the provisions of the End of Life Option Act (Part 1.85 (commencing with Section 443) of Division 1 of the Health and Safety Code) shall not be prosecuted under this section.

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