Section 11820 Of Chapter 5. State And County Relationships To Health Planning Agencies From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 10.5. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 5.

. The Legislature recognizes the potential positive impact that federal, state, and local agencies can have on the alleviation of alcohol and other drug problems through better coordinated planning and utilization of limited health resources. The Legislature encourages persons concerned with alcohol and other drug problems to become involved as much as possible in providing advice and comments on health plans of those agencies.