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Cal. FIN § 18415.22 — California Code / Code fin / Division 7 / Chapter 5 / Article 4 / Section 18415.22
Section 18415.22
Status: in_force

No obligation may be purchased or discounted under any agreement between the company and any person involving the purchase or discount of obligation from the person, with or without recourse, from the moment of taking possession pursuant to Section 18415. Any guarantees, recourse or repurchase agreements given at the time of purchase, or discount of any obligation prior to the date of taking possession, shall continue to be binding on the person. Any reserves, withholds or other security held by the company under the terms of the agreement shall be considered liabilities of the company in the general creditor classification and may not be used as offset against any obligation purchased or discounted under the agreement. No distribution of assets shall be made on these liabilities until the obligations purchased or discounted under the agreement have been satisfied.

In case of sale of the obligations by the liquidator, the reserves, withholds or other security shall remain as a liability to be paid off in the normal course of liquidation.
Cal. HSC § 1525.5 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 1525.5
Section 1525.5
Status: in_force

(a)  The department may issue provisional licenses to operate community care facilities for facilities that it determines are in substantial compliance with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter, provided that no life safety risks are involved, as determined by the department. In determining whether any life safety risks are involved, the department shall require completion of all applicable fire clearances and criminal record clearances as otherwise required by the department’s rules and regulations. The provisional license shall expire six months from the date of issuance, or at any earlier time as the department may determine, and may not be renewed. However, the department may extend the term of a provisional license for an additional six months at time of application, if it is determined that more than six months will be required to achieve full compliance with licensing standards due to circumstances beyond the control of the applicant, provided all other requirements for a license have been met.

(b)  This section shall not apply to foster family homes.
Cal. BPC § 12703 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 12703
Section 12703
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Section 12701, no person shall perform any acts described in Section 12700, unless licensed as a weighmaster pursuant to this chapter and unless the current license fee and any penalty has been paid. The weighmaster shall forward to the department the name or names of deputy weighmasters with the appropriate fees required by Section 12704.
Cal. INS § 7081 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 7081
Section 7081
Status: in_force

Upon payment in advance of two hundred fifty dollars ($250) cash, lawful money of the United States, to the commissioner for all services to be rendered by him in the matter of the organization of the reinsurer, such insurers shall first file with the commissioner a declaration of their intention to incorporate such a reinsurer.
Cal. VEH § 35650 — California Code / Code veh / Division 15 / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 35650
Section 35650
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation, whenever it determines after an engineering investigation that any highway under its jurisdiction will with safety to itself sustain vehicles and loads weighing more than the maximum weight limits set forth in this code, shall have authority to declare and to fix a weight limit for the highway greater than the maximum weight limit set forth in this code. Thereafter it shall be lawful to operate or move vehicles and loads of a gross weight upon the highways designated, equal to but not in excess of the maximum weight limit fixed by the department.
Cal. WIC § 14105.24 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 7 / Article 3 / Section 14105.24
Section 14105.24
Status: in_force

(a) Clinics and hospital outpatient departments, except for emergency rooms, owned or operated by Los Angeles County that participated in the California Section 1115 Medicaid Demonstration Project for Los Angeles County (No. 11-W-00076/9) and received 100 percent cost-based reimbursement pursuant to the Special Terms and Conditions of that waiver shall continue to be reimbursed under a cost-based methodology on and after July 1, 2005.

(b) Reimbursement to clinics and hospitals described in subdivision (a) shall be at 100 percent of reasonable and allowable costs for Medi-Cal services rendered to Medi-Cal beneficiaries. Reasonable and allowable costs shall be determined in accordance with applicable cost-based reimbursement provisions of the following regulations and publications:

(1) The Medicare reimbursement methodology as specified at Sections 405.2460 to 405.2470, inclusive, of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, together with applicable definitions in Subpart X of Part 405 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations to the extent those definitions are applied by the department in connection with payments to federally qualified health centers in California.

(2) Cost reimbursement principles outlined in Part 413 (commencing with Section 413.1) of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Part 405 and Part 413, the provisions of Part 405 shall govern.

(3) “Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribe Governments” (OMB Circular A-87).

(4) “Rural Health and FQHC Manual” (CMS Publication 27).

(5) Subdivision (e) of Section 14087.325 and any implementing regulations.

(c) The methodology for reimbursement adopted by the state to comply with Section 1396a(aa) of Title 42 of the United States Code shall not be applicable to clinics and hospitals that are paid pursuant to this section.

(d) This section shall be implemented on the effective date established by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for an amendment to the California Medicaid State Plan that approves the cost-based reimbursement methodology for the clinics and hospitals described in subdivision (b).

(e) (1) Payments received by clinics and hospital outpatient departments described in subdivision (a), for services rendered to populations described in Section 14182, shall be equivalent to what otherwise would have been received under this section on a fee-for-service basis.

(2) This subdivision shall be implemented only to the extent permitted under federal law and when federal financial participation is available.

(f) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 14105, and the rulemaking provisions of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement and administer the cost-based rates of reimbursement described in this section by means of provider bulletins or manuals, or similar instructions.
Cal. WIC § 9114 — California Code / Code wic / Division 8.5 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 9114
Section 9114
Status: in_force

The department may, where necessary to ensure the continued provision of services or program operation, advance available state funds to an area agency on aging in an amount up to one-sixth of the annual state and federal allocation to the area agency on aging.
Cal. RTC § 41005 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 20 / Chapter 1 / Section 41005
Section 41005
Status: in_force

“In this state” means within the exterior limits of the State of California and includes all territory within those limits owned by or ceded to the United States of America.
Cal. WIC § 10054 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 10054
Section 10054
Status: in_force

“Department” means the State Department of Social Services.
Cal. PRC § 3823 — California Code / Code prc / Division 3 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 3823
Section 3823
Status: in_force

Revenues disbursed to counties of origin pursuant to Section 3821 and grants or loans made to local jurisdictions or private entities pursuant to Section 3822 shall be expended by the recipient for the following purposes:

(a) Undertaking research and development projects relating to geothermal resource assessment and exploration, and direct-use and electric generation technology.

(b) Local and regional planning and policy development and implementation necessary for compliance with programs required by local, state, or federal laws and regulations.

(c) Identification of feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of the development or production of geothermal resources, the extraction of minerals from geothermal brines, and related activities, and the adoption of ordinances, regulations, and guidelines to implement those measures.

(d) Collecting baseline data and conducting environmental monitoring.

(e) Preparation or revision of geothermal resource elements, or geothermal components of energy elements, for inclusion in the local general plan, zoning and other ordinances, and related planning and environmental documents.

(f) Administrative costs incurred by the local jurisdiction that are attributable to the development or production of geothermal resources, the extraction of minerals from geothermal brines, and related activities.

(g) Monitoring and inspecting geothermal facilities and related activities to assure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

(h) Identifying, researching, and implementing feasible measures that will mitigate the adverse impacts of the development or production of geothermal resources, extraction of minerals from geothermal brines, and related activities, including mitigation measures that provide community benefits directly or indirectly related to adverse social and economic impacts.

(i) Planning, constructing, providing, operating, and maintaining those public services and facilities that are necessitated by, and result from, the development or of geothermal resources, the extraction of minerals from geothermal brines, and related activities.

(j) Undertaking projects demonstrating the technical and economic feasibility of geothermal direct heat and electrical generation applications.

(k) Undertaking projects for the enhancement, restoration, or preservation of natural resources, including, but not limited to, water development, water quality improvement, fisheries enhancement, and park and recreation facilities and areas.

(l) In furtherance of the state’s zero-emission vehicle and energy storage objectives, undertaking projects to recover lithium, metals, agricultural products, and other beneficial minerals from highly mineralized geothermal brines at a geothermal facility that is in a disadvantaged community and provides local employment opportunities.
Cal. HSC § 1690 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 1690
Section 1690
Status: in_force

(a)  Prior to the performance of a hysterectomy, physicians and surgeons shall obtain verbal and written informed consent. The informed consent procedure shall ensure that at least all of the following information is given to the patient verbally and in writing:

(1)  Advice that the individual is free to withhold or withdraw consent to the procedure at any time before the hysterectomy without affecting the right to future care or treatment and without loss or withdrawal of any state or federally funded program benefits to which the individual might be otherwise entitled.

(2)  A description of the type or types of surgery and other procedures involved in the proposed hysterectomy, and a description of any known available and appropriate alternatives to the hysterectomy itself.

(3)  Advice that the hysterectomy procedure is considered to be irreversible, and that infertility will result; except as provided in subdivision (b).

(4)  A description of the discomforts and risks that may accompany or follow the performing of the procedure, including an explanation of the type and possible effects of any anesthetic to be used.

(5)  A description of the benefits or advantages that may be expected as a result of the hysterectomy.

(6)  Approximate length of hospital stay.

(7)  Approximate length of time for recovery.

(8)  Financial cost to the patient of the physician and surgeon’s fees.

(b)  A woman shall sign a written statement prior to the performance of the hysterectomy procedure, indicating she has read and understood the written information provided pursuant to subdivision (a), and that this information has been discussed with her by her physician and surgeon, or his or her designee. The statement shall indicate that the patient has been advised by her physician or designee that the hysterectomy will render her permanently sterile and incapable of having children and shall accompany the claim, unless the patient has previously been sterile or is postmenopausal.

(c)  The informed consent procedure shall not pertain when the hysterectomy is performed in a life-threatening emergency situation in which the physician determines prior written informed consent is not possible. In this case, a statement, handwritten and signed by the physician, certifying the nature of the emergency, shall accompany the claim.

(d)  The State Department of Health Services may develop regulations establishing verbal and written informed consent procedures that shall be obtained prior to performance of a hysterectomy, that indicate the medically accepted justifications for performance of a hysterectomy, pursuant to this chapter.
Cal. WAT § 31002 — California Code / Code wat / Division 12 / Part 5 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 31002
Section 31002
Status: in_force

A district has perpetual succession.
Cal. PRC § 3417.5 — California Code / Code prc / Division 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 7 / Section 3417.5
Section 3417.5
Status: in_force

(a) The division shall send a notice to each operator subject to a fee pursuant to Section 3206 by April 1 of each year. The notice shall do both of the following:

(1) Identify the amount of the annual fee due no later than May 1 of that year.

(2) State that if the fee amount in the notice is in error, the operator may apply to the division before May 1 of that year to have the fee amount corrected.

(b) The failure to send a notice shall not affect the validity or amount of the fee owed pursuant to Section 3206.

(c) The notice shall be sent by mail or by electronic means deemed appropriate by the division, including, but not limited to, electronic mail or an alternative electronic system that persons opt into for receiving notice.
Cal. BPC § 19424 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 19424
Section 19424
Status: in_force

No board member is disqualified from receiving a share of any purse awarded him as the result of any horse race as an owner of a horse or as a breeder of a California-bred horse.
Cal. HSC § 78290 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 45 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 5 / Section 78290
Section 78290
Status: in_force

The State General Obligation Bond Law (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 16720) of Part 3 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code) is adopted for the purpose of the issuance, sale, and repayment of, and otherwise providing with respect to, the bonds authorized to be issued pursuant to this article, and the provisions of that law are included in this article as though set out in full in this article, except that, notwithstanding anything in the State General Obligation Bond Law, the maximum maturity of bonds shall not exceed 30 years from the date of the bonds, or from the date of each respective series. The maturity of each respective series shall be calculated from the date of the series.
Cal. PCC § 10740 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 3 / Section 10740
Section 10740
Status: in_force

When it appears from the estimates of cost that the estimated contract price of any project will not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), the trustees may direct that public notice to bidders be given as follows:

(a) By publication for two consecutive insertions in a weekly trade paper of general circulation, published either in Los Angeles or San Francisco, devoted primarily to the dissemination of contract news among contracting firms; and

(b) Once a week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county in which the project is located, or, if located in more than one county in such a newspaper in a county in which a major portion of the work is to be done.
Cal. BPC § 7639.18 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 12 / Article 2.7 / Section 7639.18
Section 7639.18
Status: in_force

A licensed hydrolysis facility shall be subject to, and shall be disciplined by the bureau in accordance with, Article 6 (commencing with Section 7686).
Cal. RTC § 6390 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 6390
Section 6390
Status: in_force

There are exempted from the computation of the amount of the sales tax the rentals payable under a lease of tangible personal property (a) when such rentals are required to be included in the measure of the use tax or (b) when such property is situated outside this state.
Cal. FAC § 54148 — California Code / Code fac / Division 20 / Chapter 1 / Article 6 / Section 54148
Section 54148
Status: in_force

If a vacancy on the board of directors occurs except by expiration of term, the remaining members of the board, by a majority vote, shall fill the vacancy unless the bylaws provide for an election of directors by districts. If the bylaws provide for an election of directors by districts, the vacancy shall be filled by the election of a director from the district in which the vacancy occurs or the board of directors may call a special meeting of the members or stockholders in that district to fill the vacancy.
Cal. HSC § 104191 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 103 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 2.5 / Section 104191
Section 104191
Status: in_force

(a)  There is hereby created in the state department the Lyme Disease Advisory Committee composed of , but not limited to, the following members:

(1)  One from the Lyme Disease Resource Center.

(2)  One from the Lyme Disease Support Network.

(3)  One from the California Medical Association.

(4)  One county public health official designated by the State Department of Health Services.

(5)  One from the department.

(b)  Members shall be appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, the director .

(c)  Members of the committee shall serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for travel and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties on the committee.
Cal. HNC § 718 — California Code / Code hnc / Division 3 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 718
Section 718
Status: in_force

Application for a license as a salesman shall be made on forms prescribed by the department and shall be signed by the applicant and by the employing broker. The application shall be accompanied by the salesman license examination fee.
Cal. HSC § 111380 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 5 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 111380
Section 111380
Status: in_force

Any drug is misbranded if it purports to be a drug that is recognized in an official compendium and it is not packaged and labeled as prescribed in the official compendium. The method of packaging, however, may be modified with the consent of the department.
Cal. FIN § 1638 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1.1 / Chapter 17 / Article 2 / Section 1638
Section 1638
Status: in_force

From the proceeds of any sale the bank shall deduct the amount set forth in such notice and any further charges which may have accrued since the mailing of the notice and shall record the balance of the proceeds, if any, on its books as a liability payable to the person in whose name the safe-deposit box was rented.
Cal. PRC § 521 — California Code / Code prc / Division 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1.5 / Section 521
Section 521
Status: in_force

(a) The department may enter into a statewide agreement with a park support organization to facilitate the implementation of reforms recommended by the Parks Forward Commission and to develop and secure expertise, services, resources, and projects that are not readily available to the state park system, for all of the following purposes:

(1) To develop and engage new sources of public and private funding for the state park system, including philanthropic sources and enterprise and revenue generation activities, where appropriate.

(2) To support marketing and communications activities that promote the programs, amenities, and resources of the state park system, the department, and its partners.

(3) To support projects and programs that facilitate park access and visitation and enhance educational opportunities, particularly among younger and more diverse audiences.

(4) To promote the health and well-being of the state’s residents.

(5) To establish or improve, and support the completion of projects that establish or improve, state park visitor amenities and facilities.

(6) To recruit more diverse staffing and improve capacity for state park programs.

(7) To advance the protection and stewardship of natural, cultural, and historic lands, sites, and resources.

(b) If the department enters into an agreement with a park support organization, the park support organization, in consultation with the department, shall do all of the following:

(1) Communicate and coordinate with park agencies, partners, friends, and volunteers to ensure that activities undertaken pursuant to the agreement complement, support, facilitate, and amplify ongoing partnerships, programs, and projects in support of the state park system.

(2) Engage with public agencies and organizations that manage, operate, and support other parks and protected lands in the state.
Cal. RTC § 2860 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 1 / Part 5 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 2860
Section 2860
Status: in_force

If the tax collector refuses or neglects for five days to make payments or settlements as required in this division, he is liable for the full amount of taxes charged against him.
Cal. HSC § 25531.1 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 6.95 / Article 2 / Section 25531.1
Section 25531.1
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that the public has a right to know about acutely hazardous materials accident risks that may affect their health and safety, and that this right includes full and timely access to hazard assessment information, including offsite consequence analysis for the most likely hazards, which identifies the offsite area which may be required to take protective action in the event of an acutely hazardous materials release.

The Legislature further finds and declares that the public has a right to participate in decisions about risk reduction options and measures to be taken to reduce the risk or severity of acutely hazardous materials accidents.
Cal. PUC § 2823 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 7 / Article 3 / Section 2823
Section 2823
Status: in_force

The commission shall approve and establish charges for transmission service. The commission may act in this regard on its own motion or on application of an electrical corporation or a private energy producer.
Cal. FAM § 4566 — California Code / Code fam / Division 9 / Part 5 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 4566
Section 4566
Status: in_force

Upon the filing of an application under Section 4565 with the court and the service of the application upon the child support obligee and any other party to the proceedings, the court shall provide notice and opportunity for any party opposing the application to file responsive financial and other information setting forth the factual and legal bases for the party’s opposition.