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2011 California Code
Probate Code
DIVISION 4.7. HEALTH CARE DECISIONS [4600 - 4806]
ARTICLE 2. Powers of Attorney for Health Care
Section 4682


CA Prob Code § 4682 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

Unless otherwise provided in a power of attorney for health care, the authority of an agent becomes effective only on a determination that the principal lacks capacity, and ceases to be effective on a determination that the principal has recovered capacity.

(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 658, Sec. 39. Effective January 1, 2000. Operative July 1, 2000, by Sec. 43 of Ch. 658.)

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