California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 2 - Department of Social Services-Department of Health Services
Part 2 - Health and Welfare Agency-Department of Health Services Regulations
Subdivision 6 - Preventive Medical Services
Chapter 2 - Rural Health Services Development Projects
Article 1 - Definitions
Section 40211 - Rural
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
A rural area is:
(a) a County Census Division or aggregate of County Census Divisions with a density of less than 250 persons per square mile according to the latest decennial census conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Census, and in which the principal city has a population of no more than 20,000 persons according to said census.
(b) An area designated by the Health Manpower Commission as a rural area with unmet priority needs for medical service as specified in Section 1188.4 of the Health and Safety Code.
1. Amendment of subsection (b) filed 12-9-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 50).
