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California Source Plasma Donation Centers Act
This law creates a new license for centers that collect source plasma, allows them to pay donors money or other value, and sets rules for the State Department of Public Health to oversee these facilities.
What This Bill Does
- Authorizes people to operate licensed source plasma donation centers in California.
- Allows these centers to give donors payment in cash or other valuable items.
- Requires center operators to get a license from the State Department of Public Health.
- Gives the department power to inspect records, suspend licenses, and create new rules for safety.
- Makes breaking this law a misdemeanor crime that city or district attorneys can prosecute.
Who It Names or Affects
- Operators who want to run source plasma donation centers
- People who donate plasma at these licensed centers
- The State Department of Public Health, which will issue licenses and enforce rules
- Local health officers who must handle specific donor records
Terms To Know
- Source Plasma Donation Center
- A facility licensed to collect plasma from donors for medical use.
- Valuable Consideration
- Money or other items of value given to a donor in exchange for their donation.
- Misdemeanor
- A minor crime that can result in fines, jail time, or both.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not state the exact dollar amount for licensing fees.
- Reimbursement to local agencies depends on a review by the Commission on State Mandates.
- Specific rules and safety standards are left for the department to write later.