Section 429.997 Of Article 21. Mandated County Advisory Boards From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 1. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 21.

. Notwithstanding any provision of state law, and unless prohibited by federal law, a county may eliminate or consolidate any health advisory boards that are required by state law or regulation, or in any existing contract with the department. Where advisory boards are required only by contract between the department and a county, that contract shall be amended by the department, upon written request of the county, to remove a requirement for an advisory board from the contract.