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Cal. WIC § 801 — California Code / Code wic / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 21 / Section 801
Section 801
Status: in_force

(a) An order transferring a minor from the juvenile court to a court of criminal jurisdiction shall be subject to immediate appellate review if a notice of appeal is filed within 30 days of the order transferring the minor to a court of criminal jurisdiction. An order transferring the minor from the juvenile court to a court of criminal jurisdiction may not be heard on appeal from the judgment of conviction.

(b) Upon request of the minor, the superior court shall issue a stay of the criminal court proceedings until a final determination of the appeal. The superior court shall retain jurisdiction to modify or lift the stay upon request of the minor.

(c) The appeal shall have precedence in the court to which the appeal is taken and shall be determined as soon as practicable after the notice of appeal is filed.

(d) The Judicial Council shall adopt rules of court to ensure all of the following:

(1) The juvenile court shall advise the minor of the right to appeal, of the necessary steps and time for taking an appeal, and of the right to the appointment of counsel if the minor is unable to retain counsel.

(2) Following the timely filing of a notice of appeal, the prompt preparation and transmittal of the record from the superior court to the appellate court.

(3) Adequate time requirements for counsel and court personnel shall exist to implement the objectives of this section.

(e) It is the intent of the Legislature that this section provides for an expedited review on the merits by the appellate court of an order transferring the minor from the juvenile court to a court of criminal jurisdiction.
Cal. LAB § 3716.2 — California Code / Code lab / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 3716.2
Section 3716.2
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the precise elements of an award of compensation benefits, and notwithstanding the claim and demand for payment being made therefor to the director, the director, as administrator of the Uninsured Employers Fund, shall pay the claimant only such benefits allowed, recognizing proper liens thereon, that would have accrued against an employer properly insured for workers’ compensation liability. The Uninsured Employers Fund shall not be liable for any penalties or for the payment of interest on any awards. However, in civil suits by the director to enforce payment of an award, including procedures pursuant to Section 3717, the total amount of the award, including interest, other penalties, and attorney’s fees granted by the award, shall be sought. Recovery by the director, in a civil suit or by other means, of awarded benefits in excess of amounts paid to the claimant by the Uninsured Employers Fund shall be paid over to the injured employee or his representative, as the case may be.
Cal. WAT § 51802 — California Code / Code wat / Division 15 / Part 7 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 51802
Section 51802
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors, upon receipt of the request, shall appoint a time when it will meet and hear any objections to the request.
Cal. RTC § 7659.93 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 2.5 / Section 7659.93
Section 7659.93
Status: in_force

(a) Any return, report, declaration statement, or other document required to be made under this part that is filed using electronic media shall be filed and authenticated pursuant to any method or form the board may prescribe.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, any return, report, declaration, statement, or other document otherwise required to be signed that is filed by the taxpayer using electronic media in a form as required by the board shall be deemed to be a signed, valid original document, including upon reproduction to paper form by the board.

(c) Electronic media includes, but is not limited to, computer modem, magnetic media, optical disk, facsimile machine, or telephone.

(d) Upon written approval of the board, a person may satisfy the requirements of subdivision (a) by executing and providing to the board a consent and authorization for the Internal Revenue Service to provide to the board under Section 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code, the return filed by the person under Section 48.4101-2 of Title 26 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The board, in its sole discretion, may rescind its approval and require a person to file reports as specified in subdivision (a).
Cal. HSC § 50691 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 31 / Part 2 / Chapter 7.5 / Article 1 / Section 50691
Section 50691
Status: in_force

The purposes of this chapter are the following:

(1)  To encourage and foster the utilization of the resources and capabilities of private enterprise and of individual and group self-help techniques in the rehabilitation and replacement of deteriorated and dilapidated housing and in the construction of additional housing in both urban and rural areas.

(2)  To stimulate housing rehabilitation and construction so as to increase the supply of decent, affordable housing.

(3)  To demonstrate that improved housing conditions, ownership, and maintenance are within the financial capabilities of persons and families of low or moderate income through the reduced costs of owner-building, owner-rehabilitation and other self-help-oriented alternatives.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing participation of renters in such housing alternatives.
Cal. RTC § 6421 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 6421
Section 6421
Status: in_force

(a) If a purchaser certifies in writing to a seller that the property purchased will be used in a manner or for a purpose entitling the seller to regard the gross receipts from the sale as exempted by this chapter from the computation of the amount of the sales tax, and uses the property in some other manner or for some other purpose, the purchaser shall be liable for payment of sales tax as if he were a retailer making a retail sale of the property at the time of such use, and the cost of the property to him shall be deemed the gross receipts from such retail sale. The certificate shall relieve the seller from liability for the sales tax only if it is taken in good faith.

(b) For purposes of this section, “use” is the same as defined in Section 6009 without the exclusion defined in Section 6009.1.
Cal. PUC § 748.1 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 748.1
Section 748.1
Status: in_force

Except for Golden State Energy, an electrical corporation or gas corporation shall not recover, through a rate approved by the commission, a fine or penalty.
Cal. PUC § 25803 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 25803
Section 25803
Status: in_force

A district shall not interfere with or exercise any control over any transit facilities now or hereafter owned and operated wholly or partly within the district by any city or public agency, unless by consent of such city or public agency and upon such terms as are mutually agreed upon between the board and such city or public agency.
Cal. FAC § 75531 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 13.5 / Article 3 / Section 75531
Section 75531
Status: in_force

(a) There is in the state government the California Apple Commission.

(b) Pursuant to Section 75514, when there are two or more districts, the commission shall consist of a board of directors of three producers and one handler from each district, and one public member.

(c) Pursuant to Section 75514, when there is one statewide district, the commission shall consist of a board of directors of no less than six producers and one handler, as determined by a two-thirds vote of the commission’s board of directors, which is concurred in by the secretary, and one public member.

(d) The public member shall be appointed to the commission by the secretary from nominees recommended by other members of the commission.

(e) The secretary and other persons, as determined by the commission, shall be ex officio members of the commission.
Cal. WIC § 7513 — California Code / Code wic / Division 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 7513
Section 7513
Status: in_force

Each developmentally disabled person and his or her estate shall pay the State Department of Developmental Services for the cost of such person’s care and treatment as defined in Section 4431 while in a state hospital and while on leave of absence at state expense, less the sums payable therefor by the county. The provisions of Sections 7513.1 and 7513.2 shall govern the assessment, cancellation, collection, and remission of charges for such care and treatment.

This section shall not be construed to impose any liability on the parents of developmentally disabled persons.
Cal. SHC § 11803 — California Code / Code shc / Division 13 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 11803
Section 11803
Status: in_force

Following the establishment of a pedestrian mall pursuant to this part and annually on or before June 30th, the legislative body may prepare and approve an estimate of the expenditures required during the ensuing fiscal year for the maintenance, operation, repair and improvement of the pedestrian mall and shall deduct from such estimate the amount of revenues, if any, which the legislative body estimates will accrue to the city during such year from the operation of the pedestrian mall.
Cal. PROB § 231 — California Code / Code prob / Division 2 / Part 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 231
Section 231
Status: in_force

A petition may be filed under this chapter by any of the following:

(a) The personal representative of any person the priority of whose death is in issue under the applicable provision referred to in Section 230.

(b) Any other person interested in the estate of any such person.
Cal. PRC § 80090 — California Code / Code prc / Division 46 / Chapter 6 / Section 80090
Section 80090
Status: in_force

(a) The sum of twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) shall be available to the department, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to administer a competitive grant program for cities, counties, and districts in nonurbanized areas, that are eligible for a grant under the Roberti-Z’berg-Harris Urban Open-Space and Recreation Program Act (Chapter 3.2 (commencing with Section 5620) of Division 5). Notwithstanding subdivisions (c) and (e) of Section 5621 and for the purposes of this section, the definition of “nonurbanized area” shall be updated by the department to reflect current population levels. A nonurbanized area shall include counties with populations of less than 500,000 people and low population densities per square mile, as determined by the department. In awarding the grants, the department may consider the following factors:

(1) Whether the project would provide new recreational opportunities in rural communities that have demonstrated deficiencies and lack of outdoor infrastructure in support of economic and health-related goals.

(2) Whether the project proposes to acquire and develop lands to enhance residential recreation while promoting the quality of tourism experiences and the economic vitality of the community. These enhancements may include accessibility for individuals with disabilities, trails, bikeways, regional or destination-oriented recreational amenities, and visitor centers.

(3) Whether the project includes collaboration between public and nonprofit organizations, including, but not limited to, nonprofit land trusts, to facilitate public access to privately owned lands for regional trail development for wildlife viewing, recreation, or outdoor experiences for youth.

(b) Unless the project has been identified as serving a disadvantaged community, an entity that receives an award under this chapter shall be required to provide a match of 20 percent.
Cal. PRC § 26080 — California Code / Code prc / Division 16 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 26080
Section 26080
Status: in_force

(a) Until January 1, 2015, an amount of up to fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) from the Renewable Resource Trust Fund, established pursuant to Section 25751, is hereby appropriated to the authority for the purposes of this chapter. The moneys appropriated shall remain in the Renewable Resource Trust Fund until the funds are needed by the authority pursuant to this chapter.

(b) Of the moneys appropriated in subdivision (a), up to five hundred fifty thousand dollars ($550,000) may be expended by the authority for the initial administrative costs in implementing this chapter.

(c) All repayments of moneys disbursed pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited into the Renewable Resource Trust Fund.
Cal. HSC § 122300 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 105 / Part 6 / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 122300
Section 122300
Status: in_force

For purposes of this article:

(a)  “Dog dealer” means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that engages in the acquisition of dogs for retail sale to the public. “Dog dealer” does not include duly incorporated nonprofit humane societies dedicated to the care of unwanted animals that make animals available for adoption, whether or not a fee for the adoption is charged, or pet dealers who do not in the normal course of business sell dogs, but who sometimes exhibit dogs for adoption.

(b)  “Dog breeder” means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or other association that breeds and sells dogs at wholesale or retail.

(c)  “Dog pedigree registry” means any of various private agencies that serve to keep track of the breed, lineage, physical characteristics, and historical data regarding dogs that are registered with the agency.
Cal. FAC § 69038 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 7 / Article 3 / Section 69038
Section 69038
Status: in_force

The term of office of all commissioners, except any ex officio member, shall be two years from the date of their election and until their successors are qualified; provided, however, that of the first members of the commission, one-half of the producers shall serve for one year, and one-half of the producers shall serve for two years, with the determination of term of each such member to be made by lot at the time of election. Terms of office of each commissioner shall be limited to four consecutive terms.
Cal. COM § 7603 — California Code / Code com / Division 7 / Chapter 6 / Section 7603
Section 7603
Status: in_force

If more than one person claims title to or possession of the goods, the bailee is excused from delivery until the bailee has a reasonable time to ascertain the validity of the adverse claims or to commence an action for interpleader. The bailee may assert an interpleader either in defending an action for nondelivery of the goods or by original action.
Cal. WAT § 6111 — California Code / Code wat / Division 3 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 6111
Section 6111
Status: in_force

In applying the remedial means provided for in this article, the department may in emergency do any of the following:

(a) Lower the water level by releasing water from the reservoir.

(b) Completely empty the reservoir.

(c) Take such other steps as may be essential to safeguard life and property.
Cal. PRC § 5090.07 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 1.25 / Article 1 / Section 5090.07
Section 5090.07
Status: in_force

“Off-highway motor vehicle” means an off-highway motor vehicle as defined in Section 38006 of the Vehicle Code.
Cal. HSC § 1776.3 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 10 / Article 1 / Section 1776.3
Section 1776.3
Status: in_force

(a) The Continuing Care Contracts Branch of the department shall enter and review each continuing care retirement community in the state at least once every three years to augment the branch’s assessment of the provider’s financial soundness.

(b) During its facility visits, the branch shall consider the condition of the facility, whether the facility is operating in compliance with applicable state law, and whether the provider is performing the services it has specified in its continuing care contracts.

(c) The branch shall issue guidelines that require each provider to adopt a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan, update that plan at least every three years, submit a copy to the department, and make copies available to residents in a prominent location in each continuing care retirement community facility.

(d) (1) The branch shall respond within 15 business days to residents’ rights, service-related, and financially related complaints by residents, and shall furnish to residents upon request and within 15 business days any document or report filed with the department by a continuing care provider, except documents protected by privacy laws.

(2) The provider shall disclose any citation issued by the department pursuant to Section 1793.6 in its disclosure statement to residents as updated annually, and shall post a notice of the citation in a conspicuous location in the facility. The notice shall include a statement indicating that residents may obtain additional information regarding the citation from the provider and the department.
Cal. BPC § 19413 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 19413
Section 19413
Status: in_force

“Person” includes any individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other association or organization.
Cal. VEH § 4021 — California Code / Code veh / Division 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 4021
Section 4021
Status: in_force

Any vehicle that is designed or altered for, and used exclusively for, the refueling of aircraft at a public airport is exempt from registration, if the vehicle is operated upon a highway under the control of a local authority for a continuous distance not exceeding one-half mile each way to and from a bulk fuel storage facility.
Cal. HSC § 40263 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 40263
Section 40263
Status: in_force

Each council member shall hold office for a term of two years and until the appointment and qualification of his successor.
Cal. BPC § 1695.1 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 4.7 / Section 1695.1
Section 1695.1
Status: in_force

As used in this article:

(a) “Board” means the Dental Board of California.

(b) “Committee” means a diversion evaluation committee created by this article.

(c) “Program manager” means the staff manager of the diversion program, as designated by the executive officer of the board. The program manager shall have background experience in dealing with substance abuse issues.
Cal. FAM § 8702 — California Code / Code fam / Division 13 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 8702
Section 8702
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall adopt a statement to be presented to the birth parents at the time a relinquishment is signed and to prospective adoptive parents at the time of the home study. The statement shall, in a clear and concise manner and in words calculated to ensure the confidence of the birth parents in the integrity of the adoption process, communicate to the birth parents of a child who is the subject of an adoption petition all of the following facts:

(1) It is in the child’s best interest that the birth parent keep the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency to whom the child was relinquished for adoption informed of any health problems that the parent develops that could affect the child.

(2) It is extremely important that the birth parent keep an address current with the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency to whom the child was relinquished for adoption in order to permit a response to inquiries concerning medical or social history.

(3) Section 9203 of the Family Code authorizes a person who has been adopted and who attains the age of 21 years to request the department, county adoption agency, or the licensed adoption agency to disclose the name and address of the adoptee’s birth parents. Consequently, it is of the utmost importance that the birth parent indicate whether to allow this disclosure by checking the appropriate box provided on the form.

(4) The birth parent may change the decision whether to permit disclosure of the birth parent’s name and address, at any time, by sending a notarized letter to that effect, by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the department, county adoption agency, or to the licensed adoption agency that joined in the adoption petition.

(5) The relinquishment will be filed in the office of the clerk of the court in which the adoption takes place. The file is not open to inspection by any persons other than the parties to the adoption proceeding, their attorneys, and the department, except upon order of a judge of the superior court.

(b) The department shall adopt a form to be signed by the birth parents at the time the relinquishment is signed, which shall provide as follows:

“Section 9203 of the Family Code authorizes a person who has been adopted and who attains the age of 21 years to make a request to the State Department of Social Services, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency that joined in the adoption petition, for the name and address of the adoptee’s birth parents. Indicate by checking one of the boxes below whether or not you wish your name and address to be disclosed:

□ YES

□ NO

□ UNCERTAIN AT THIS TIME; WILL NOTIFY

AGENCY AT LATER DATE.”
Cal. FAC § 55062 — California Code / Code fac / Division 20 / Chapter 4 / Article 6 / Section 55062
Section 55062
Status: in_force

The commission shall use all funds received pursuant to this chapter for the purposes of this chapter.
Cal. PROB § 1985 — California Code / Code prob / Division 4 / Part 3 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 1985
Section 1985
Status: in_force

(a) In a conservatorship proceeding in this state, a court of this state may request the appropriate court of another state to do any of the following:

(1) Hold an evidentiary hearing.

(2) Order a person in that state to produce evidence or give testimony pursuant to procedures of that state.

(3) Order that an evaluation or assessment be made of the proposed conservatee.

(4) Order any appropriate investigation of a person involved in a proceeding.

(5) Forward to the court of this state a certified copy of the transcript or other record of a hearing under paragraph (1) or any other proceeding, any evidence otherwise produced under paragraph (2), and any evaluation or assessment prepared in compliance with an order under paragraph (3) or (4).

(6) Issue any order necessary to ensure the appearance in the proceeding of a person whose presence is necessary for the court to make a determination, including the conservatee or the proposed conservatee.

(7) Issue an order authorizing the release of medical, financial, criminal, or other relevant information in that state, including protected health information as defined in Section 160.103 of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(b) If a court of another state in which a conservatorship proceeding is pending requests assistance of the kind provided in subdivision (a), a court of this state has jurisdiction for the limited purpose of granting the request or making reasonable efforts to comply with the request.

(c) Travel and other necessary and reasonable expenses incurred under subdivisions (a) and (b) may be assessed against the parties according to the law of this state.