Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 70715 - Nondiscrimination Policies
(a)
No hospital shall discriminate against any person based on sex, race, color,
religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, medical
condition, marital status, or registered domestic partner status, except as
provided herein. This provision shall apply to the appointment of the medical
staff, hiring of hospital employees, and the admission, housing, or treatment
of patients.
(b) Any bona fide
nonprofit religious, fraternal or charitable organization which can demonstrate
to the satisfaction of the Department that its primary or substantial purpose
is not to evade this section may establish admission policies limiting or
giving preference to its own members or adherents. Such policies shall not be
construed as a violation of the first paragraph of this section. Any admission
of nonmembers or nonadherents shall be subject to the first paragraph of this
section.
(c) No hospital which
permits sterilization operations for contraceptive purposes nor any member of
its medical staff shall require of the patient any special nonmedical
qualifications which are not imposed upon individuals seeking other types of
operations. Prohibited nonmedical qualifications shall include, but not be
limited to, age, marital status, registered domestic partner status, and number
of natural children. This prohibition does not affect requirements relating to
the physical or mental condition of the patient, physician counseling of the
patient or existing law pertaining to individuals below the age of
majority.
Notes
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1275 and 131200, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 51, Civil Code; Sections 297 and 297.5, Family Code; and Sections 1276, 131050, 131051 and 131052, Health and Safety Code.
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