This article, with the exception of any licensing provisions, may be enforced by any local enforcement division, which shall be construed to mean the local health department, headed by the duly appointed, qualified and acting health officer of any county, city or city and county. The territory may include one or more counties, cities, or cities and counties.

(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 915, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2000.)