California · Civil Code

CIV §56.22: Upon demand by the patient or the person who signed an authorization, an employer possessing the authorization shall furnish a true copy thereof.

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An employer holding a signed authorization must provide a true copy to the patient or person who signed it when requested.

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Upon demand by the patient or the person who signed an authorization, an employer possessing the authorization shall furnish a true copy thereof.

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