Cal. GOV § 51930 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 51930
Section 51930
Status: in_force

If, voting on a proposition presented pursuant to Section 51929, an elector marks the voting target next to the word “Yes,” the elector’s vote shall be counted for reorganization and charter adoption, and if the elector marks the voting target next to the word “No,” the elector’s vote shall be counted against reorganization and charter adoption.
Cal. GOV § 55631 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 55631
Section 55631
Status: in_force

As used in this article, “local agency” means a neighboring city, county, fire protection district, joint powers authority that provides fire protection services, police protection district, federal government or any federal department or agency.
Cal. GOV § 50558 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 9 / Section 50558
Section 50558
Status: in_force

If the improvement is useful and necessary for the rendition of a service to the local agency, the legislative body shall provide that the sale is conditional upon the purchaser maintaining and operating the improvement for the purpose of providing such service. The contract of sale shall prescribe the period of time during which such condition shall be operative and may prescribe circumstances under which it may be terminated by the parties prior to the expiration of such time.
Cal. PEN § 4758 — California Code / Code pen / Part 3 / Title 5 / Chapter 6 / Section 4758
Section 4758
Status: in_force

(a) A county shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable and necessary costs incurred by the county with respect to an inmate housed and treated at a state hospital in that county pursuant to Section 2684, including, but not limited to, any trial costs related to a crime committed at the hospital by an inmate housed at the hospital.

(b) Where an inmate referred for treatment to a state hospital pursuant to Section 2684 commits a crime during transportation from prison to the hospital, or commits a crime during transportation from the hospital to the prison, a county that prosecutes the defendant shall be entitled to reimbursement for the costs of prosecution.

(c) No city, county, or other jurisdiction may file, and the state may not reimburse, a claim pursuant to this section that is presented to the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation or to any other agency or department of the state more than six months after the close of the month in which the costs were incurred.
Cal. GOV § 57133 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 57133
Section 57133
Status: in_force

The question or questions to be submitted at any special election or elections called pursuant to this part shall be in substantially the following form:

(a) For an incorporation: “Shall the order adopted on ____, 20 __, by the Local Agency Formation Commission of ____ County ordering the incorporation of the territory described in the order and designated in the order as ____ (insert the distinct short form designation previously assigned by the commission) be confirmed?”

(b) For an annexation: “Shall the order adopted on ____, 20 __, by the ____ (insert Local Agency Formation Commission) ordering the annexation to ____ (insert city or district) of the territory described in that order and designated as ____ (insert the short form designation previously assigned by the commission) be confirmed?”

(c) For a detachment: “Shall the order adopted on ____, 20 __, by the ____ (insert Local Agency Formation Commission) ordering the detachment from the ____ (insert city or district) of the territory described in the order and designated in the order as ____ (insert the short form designation previously assigned by the commission) be confirmed?”

(d) For a city consolidation: “Shall the order adopted on ____, 20 __, by the ____ (insert Local Agency Formation Commission) of the County of ____ (insert name of city) ordering the consolidation of the Cities of ____ (insert names of all cities ordered consolidated) into a single city known as the City of ____ be confirmed?”

(e) For a disincorporation: “Shall the order adopted on ____, 20 __, by the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of ____ ordering the disincorporation of the City of ____ be confirmed?”

(f) For a reorganization: “Shall the order adopted on ____, 20 __, by the ____ (insert Local Agency Formation Commission) ordering a reorganization affecting the ____ (insert names of all affected cities or districts) and providing for ____ (insert list of all changes of organization or new cities proposed to be incorporated or districts to be formed) be confirmed?”

(g) For a district dissolution: “Shall the order adopted on ____, 20 __, by the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of ____ ordering the dissolution of the ____ district be confirmed?”

(h) For a district consolidation: “Shall the order adopted on ____, 20 __, by the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of ____ ordering the consolidation of ____ (insert the names of all districts ordered consolidated) into a single district known as the ____ District be confirmed?”

(i) For a merger: “Shall the order adopted on ____, 20 __, by the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of ____ ordering the merger of the ____ District with the City of ____ be confirmed?”

(j) For establishment of a subsidiary district: “Shall the order adopted on ____, 20 __, by the Local Agency Formation Commission of the County of ____ ordering the ____ District established as a subsidiary district of the City of ____ be confirmed?”

(k) For a district formation, use form of question under principal act of district being formed. If none, use substantially the following form: “Shall the order adopted on ____, 20 __, by the Local Agency Formation Commission of ____ County ordering the formation of a district in the territory described, known as ____, be approved?”
Cal. GOV § 54522 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 6 / Section 54522
Section 54522
Status: in_force

The local agency shall cause to be published a summary statement showing the amount of gross revenues and the amount of all other funds collected which are required to be pledged or otherwise made available as security for payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds, the disbursements from such revenues and other funds in reasonable detail, and a general statement of the financial and physical condition of the enterprise. The statement shall be published annually, not more than 120 days after the close of each fiscal year. The local agency shall furnish a copy of the statement to any bondholder upon request.
Cal. GOV § 55707 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 55707
Section 55707
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in Section 55704.5, no contract entered into pursuant to this article shall be operative until it has been submitted at a general election or at a direct primary election to the qualified electors of each local agency that is a party thereto and receives a majority of all votes cast for and against it at that election in each local agency.
Cal. GOV § 53314.6 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 1 / Section 53314.6
Section 53314.6
Status: in_force

(a) In connection with the financing of services and facilities pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 53313 and subdivision (k) of Section 53313.5, the legislative body may establish a revolving fund to be kept in the treasury of the district. Except as provided in subdivision (b), moneys in the revolving fund shall be expended solely for the payment of costs with respect to those services and facilities. The revolving fund may be funded from time to time with moneys derived from any of the following:

(1) Proceeds of the sale of bonds issued pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 53345), notwithstanding any limitation contained in Section 53345.3.

(2) Any taxes or charges authorized under this chapter.

(3) Any other lawful source.

(b) Subject to the provisions of any resolution, trust agreement or indenture providing for the issuance of district bonds for the purposes set forth in subdivision (k) of Section 53313.5, the legislative body may withdraw money from the revolving fund whenever and to the extent that it finds that the amount of money therein exceeds the amount necessary to accomplish the purposes for which the revolving fund was established. Any moneys withdrawn from the revolving fund shall be used to redeem bonds of the district issued for the purposes set forth in subdivision (k) of Section 53313.5 or shall be paid to taxpayers in the district in amounts that the legislative body determines.
Cal. GOV § 53369.10 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.6 / Article 2 / Section 53369.10
Section 53369.10
Status: in_force

A legislative body of a city may designate one or more proposed infrastructure revitalization financing districts pursuant to this chapter. Proceedings for the establishment of a district shall be instituted by the adoption of a resolution of intention to establish the proposed district and shall do all of the following:

(a) State that an infrastructure revitalization financing district is proposed to be established under the terms of this chapter and describe the boundaries of the proposed district and any project area proposed within the district, which may be accomplished by reference to a map on file in the office of the clerk of the city.

(b) State the type of facilities proposed to be financed by the district. The district may only finance facilities authorized by Section 53369.3.

(c) State that incremental property tax revenue from the city and some or all affected taxing entities within the district may be used to finance these facilities.

(d) State that net available revenue from the city may be used to finance these facilities and state the maximum portion of the net available revenue to be committed to the district for each year during which the district will receive these revenues.

(e) Fix a time and place for a public hearing on the proposal.
Cal. GOV § 50080 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 50080
Section 50080
Status: in_force

When the legislative body of a local agency orders an officer or employee to attend a special training school he may be paid from the treasury his traveling and other actual and necessary expenses incident to attendance at the school.
Cal. CIV § 1697 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 2 / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 1697
Section 1697
Status: in_force

A contract not in writing may be modified in any respect by consent of the parties, in writing, without a new consideration, and is extinguished thereby to the extent of the modification.
Cal. GOV § 54253 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Article 10 / Section 54253
Section 54253
Status: in_force

No proposed franchise, license, or service agreement for a privatization project pursuant to this article shall be entered into between a local agency and a privatizer unless and until all of the following occur:

(a) The local agency has selected the privatizer through a competitive procedure which is not based solely on the price offered by the privatizer.

(b) The local agency has evaluated the project’s design, capacity, financial feasibility, and cost compared with other conventional financing methods, as well as other alternatives to the project and found that the project’s costs will be equal to, or lower than, conventional financing.

(c) The local agency has conducted a noticed public hearing on the proposed franchise, license, or service agreement. The notice for the public hearing shall be published pursuant to Section 6062 and shall contain, at a minimum, all of the following:

(1) A statement describing the proposed privatization project, including its cost and service area.

(2) A statement of the time and place of the public hearing to be held for the purpose of hearing public comments on the proposed franchise, license, or service agreement for the privatization project.

(3) A statement of where and when the proposed franchise, license, or service agreement will be available for public inspection prior to the hearing.

(d) The local agency has adopted the contingent franchise, license, or service agreement for a privatization project by ordinance which states that it is subject to the provisions for referendum applicable to a local agency and to approval by the commission pursuant to Section 10013 of the Public Utilities Code.

(e) The local agency retains ownership over any treated effluent from the privatization project that is not consigned to an outfall sewer but is made available for commercial or agricultural use.

(f) The agreement contains provisions stating it shall be subject to the state’s prevailing wage laws.

(g) The local agency has met and conferred with all affected employee organizations under whose jurisdiction the work or service proposed under the franchise, license, or service agreement would normally be performed. The local agency shall make all reasonable efforts to avoid reducing its existing work force or demoting its existing employees as a result of entering into the franchise, license, or service agreement. If any adverse impacts which are raised by either party during the meet and confer process are necessary, the local agency shall adopt by resolution detailed findings explaining the necessity for the adverse impacts.

(h) The local agency finds that the privatizer has the expertise to ensure the continued operation and maintenance of the privatization project. This expertise shall include, but not be limited to, an adequate number of personnel certified in wastewater treatment plant operations pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 13625) of Division 7 of the Water Code.

(i) The agreement contains provisions to ensure that the privatization project is operated to meet any applicable federal or state water quality standards or other laws.
Cal. GOV § 50615 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 3 / Section 50615
Section 50615
Status: in_force

Any unexpended balance remaining in the special fund for the district after the payment of the costs and expenses of the maintenance for which the assessment was levied shall be credited to the fund to be raised for the next ensuing period of maintenance for the district. Whenever the legislative body does not order or reorder maintenance as authorized in this chapter, any such unexpended balance may be retained in the fund to be used, until exhausted, to defray the costs and expenses of maintaining and caring for the open spaces benefiting the district for which the annual assessment had been levied.
Cal. CIV § 1695.11 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 2 / Title 5 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 1695.11
Section 1695.11
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter, or if any application thereof to any person or circumstance is held unconstitutional, the remainder of this chapter and the application of its provisions to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
Cal. GOV § 53196.5 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 5 / Section 53196.5
Section 53196.5
Status: in_force

The local agency may do all of the following:

(a) Prescribe procedures for determining and notifying landowners when the contingent assessment is due and payable and for collecting the assessment.

(b) Prescribe a penalty for nonpayment of the contingent assessment within the time and in the manner specified.

(c) Provide for an additional penalty not to exceed 2 percent per month for nonpayment of the contingent assessment and the penalty.

(d) Provide for collection of those penalties.
Cal. CCP § 286 — California Code / Code ccp / Part 1 / Title 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 286
Section 286
Status: in_force

When an attorney dies, or is removed or suspended, or ceases to act as such, a party to an action, for whom he was acting as attorney, must, before any further proceedings are had against him, be required by the adverse party, by written notice, to appoint another attorney, or to appear in person.
Cal. GOV § 50277 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 11 / Section 50277
Section 50277
Status: in_force

A city selection committee shall conduct regular meetings at the times specified by it in its rules and regulations, and shall also meet upon the call of its chairman. The chairman of a selection committee may call a special meeting of the committee at any time, and the chairman shall call a special meeting of the selection committee upon the written request of 50 percent of the members of the city selection committee. When a chairman is required to call a special meeting of a city selection committee pursuant to this section, such a meeting shall be called and held within 60 days after receipt of such written request. Within three weeks prior to the date fixed for a special meeting of the committee, the chairman of the committee shall notify the committee secretary of the date, time, and place of the special meeting.
Cal. GOV § 50798.1 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3.5 / Article 8 / Section 50798.1
Section 50798.1
Status: in_force

“Bonds” as used in this chapter means the written evidence of any obligation incurred by the board payable out of revenues as provided in this chapter in order to secure funds with which to carry out the purposes of this chapter irrespective of the form of such obligation whether in the form of bonds, notes, debentures, interest bearing certificates or other forms prescribed by the board.
Cal. GOV § 56080 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 56080
Section 56080
Status: in_force

“Urban service area” means developed, undeveloped, or agricultural land, either incorporated or unincorporated, within the sphere of influence of a city, which is served by urban facilities, utilities, and services or which are proposed to be served by urban facilities, utilities, and services during the first five years of an adopted capital improvement program of the city if the city adopts that type of program for those facilities, utilities, and services. The boundary around an urban area shall be called the “urban service area boundary” and shall be developed in cooperation with a city and adopted by a commission pursuant to policies adopted by the commission in accordance with Sections 56300, 56301, and 56425.
Cal. GOV § 50300 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 50300
Section 50300
Status: in_force

The Legislature declares that there are communities in the State in which a considerable portion of the agricultural lands and improved commercial and business sites are real property as defined in this article owned by local agencies situate in distant parts of the State. These circumstances give rise to relationships between the inhabitants and the local agencies of the communities and the owners of the property which require the exercise of the police power of the State, for the reconciliation of the respective rights, duties, powers, and privileges of the inhabitants and the agencies involved. These conditions are accentuated by periods of inflation in respect to real property sales prices and rental rates, particularly in those areas in which a distant local agency owns and controls the greater part of the lands that are not owned by the State or the United States.
Cal. GOV § 51553 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 51553
Section 51553
Status: in_force

The taxes so levied shall be collected at the time and in the manner of county taxes and shall be paid into the county treasury. After deduction of the county’s compensation the net amount of the taxes shall be paid to the city.
Cal. GOV § 53000 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 53000
Section 53000
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, “legislative body” means the board of supervisors in the case of a county or a city and county, the city council or board of trustees in the case of a city, and the board of directors or other governing body in the case of a district or other public agency, unless the context otherwise requires.
Cal. GOV § 53412 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 1.5 / Section 53412
Section 53412
Status: in_force

As used in this article:

(a) “Local agency” means any county, city, city and county, including a charter city or county, or any special district.

(b) “Special district” means an agency of the state, formed pursuant to general law or a special act, for the performance of governmental or proprietary functions, with limited geographic boundaries, including, but not limited to, a school district and a community college district.

(c) “Bond” means any bonded indebtedness regardless of state law or charter that requires voter approval, including, but not limited to, general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, and bonds issued pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 53311)).
Cal. CIV § 3426.7 — California Code / Code civ / Division 4 / Part 1 / Title 5 / Section 3426.7
Section 3426.7
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided, this title does not supersede any statute relating to misappropriation of a trade secret, or any statute otherwise regulating trade secrets.

(b) This title does not affect (1) contractual remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret, (2) other civil remedies that are not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret, or (3) criminal remedies, whether or not based upon misappropriation of a trade secret.

(c) This title does not affect the disclosure of a record by a state or local agency under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code). Any determination as to whether the disclosure of a record under the California Public Records Act constitutes a misappropriation of a trade secret and the rights and remedies with respect thereto shall be made pursuant to the law in effect before the operative date of this title.
Cal. GOV § 53263 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 3.5 / Section 53263
Section 53263
Status: in_force

For purposes of this article, “local agency” means any general law county, general law city, and any district, school district, community college district, municipal or public corporation, political subdivision, or public agency of the state, or any instrumentality of any one or more of these agencies.
Cal. GOV § 50253 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 9 / Section 50253
Section 50253
Status: in_force

Laws relating to the levy, collection, and enforcement of county taxes apply to such special assessment taxes.
Cal. GOV § 55367 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 55367
Section 55367
Status: in_force

In the judgment the Public Utilities Commission may prescribe the terms upon which the local agency making the application may use the streets and public places.
Cal. GOV § 53369.11 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.6 / Article 2 / Section 53369.11
Section 53369.11
Status: in_force

The legislative body shall cause a copy of the resolution of intention to create the district to be mailed to each owner of land within the district.
Cal. GOV § 50280 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 12 / Section 50280
Section 50280
Status: in_force

Upon the application of an owner or the agent of an owner of any qualified historical property, as defined in Section 50280.1, the legislative body of a city, county, or city and county may contract with the owner or agent to restrict the use of the property in a manner which the legislative body deems reasonable to carry out the purposes of this article and of Article 1.9 (commencing with Section 439) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. The contract shall meet the requirements of Sections 50281 and 50282.
Cal. GOV § 56117 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 56117
Section 56117
Status: in_force

A district may be either merged with, or established as, a subsidiary district of a city in the manner provided in this division.

A mutual service agreement between a city and a district may provide that the city shall not, while that agreement is in effect, or during any portion of the agreement’s effective duration as the city and the district may stipulate in the agreement, initiate a proposal to establish the district as a subsidiary district of the city.
Cal. PEN § 959.1 — California Code / Code pen / Part 2 / Title 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 959.1
Section 959.1
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 740, 806, 949, and 959 or any other law to the contrary, a criminal prosecution may be commenced by filing an accusatory pleading in electronic form with the magistrate or in a court having authority to receive it.

(b) As used in this section, accusatory pleadings include, but are not limited to, the complaint, the information, and the indictment.

(c) A magistrate or court is authorized to receive and file an accusatory pleading in electronic form if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The accusatory pleading is issued in the name of, and transmitted by, a public prosecutor or law enforcement agency filing pursuant to Chapter 5c (commencing with Section 853.5) or Chapter 5d (commencing with Section 853.9), or by a clerk of the court with respect to complaints issued for the offenses of failure to appear, pay a fine, or comply with an order of the court.

(2) The magistrate or court has the facility to electronically store the accusatory pleading for the statutory period of record retention.

(3) The magistrate or court has the ability to reproduce the accusatory pleading in physical form upon demand and payment of any costs involved.

An accusatory pleading shall be deemed to have been filed when it has been received by the magistrate or court.

When transmitted in electronic form, the accusatory pleading shall be exempt from any requirement that it be subscribed by a natural person. It is sufficient to satisfy any requirement that an accusatory pleading, or any part of it, be sworn to before an officer entitled to administer oaths, if the pleading, or any part of it, was in fact sworn to and the electronic form indicates which parts of the pleading were sworn to and the name of the officer who administered the oath.

(d) Notwithstanding any other law, a notice to appear issued on a form approved by the Judicial Council may be received and filed by a court in electronic form, if the following conditions are met:

(1) The notice to appear is issued and transmitted by a law enforcement agency prosecuting pursuant to Chapter 5c (commencing with Section 853.5) or Chapter 5d (commencing with Section 853.9) of Title 3 of Part 2 of this code, or Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 40300) of Division 17 of the Vehicle Code.

(2) The court has all of the following:

(A) The ability to receive the notice to appear in electronic format.

(B) The facility to electronically store an electronic copy and the data elements of the notice to appear for the statutory period of record retention.

(C) The ability to reproduce the electronic copy of the notice to appear and those data elements in printed form upon demand and payment of any costs involved.

(3) The issuing agency has the ability to reproduce the notice to appear in physical form upon demand and payment of any costs involved.

(e) A notice to appear that is received under subdivision (d) is deemed to have been filed when it has been accepted by the court and is in the form approved by the Judicial Council.

(f) If transmitted in electronic form, the notice to appear is deemed to have been signed by the defendant if it includes a digitized facsimile of the defendant’s signature on the notice to appear. A notice to appear filed electronically under subdivision (d) need not be subscribed by the citing officer. An electronically submitted notice to appear need not be verified by the citing officer with a declaration under penalty of perjury if the electronic form indicates which parts of the notice are verified by that declaration and the name of the officer making the declaration.
Cal. GOV § 54701.2 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6.3 / Article 2 / Section 54701.2
Section 54701.2
Status: in_force

A local agency may issue bonds pursuant to this chapter for the purpose of financing the construction of rental housing for employees and for the purpose of funding or refunding previously issued bonds.
Cal. CIV § 1935 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 1935
Section 1935
Status: in_force

When the hiring of a thing is terminated before the time originally agreed upon, the hirer must pay the due proportion of the hire for such use as he has actually made of the thing, unless such use is merely nominal, and of no benefit to him.
Cal. PEN § 4573.9 — California Code / Code pen / Part 3 / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 4573.9
Section 4573.9
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person, other than a person held in custody, who sells, furnishes, administers, or gives away, or offers to sell, furnish, administer, or give away to any person held in custody in any state prison or other institution under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections, or in any prison camp, prison farm, or any other place where prisoners or inmates of these institutions are located under the custody of prison institution officials, officers, or employees, or in any county, city and county, or city jail, road camp, farm, or any other institution or place where prisoners or inmates are being held under the custody of any sheriff, chief of police, peace officer, probation officer, or employees, or within the grounds belonging to any institution or place, any controlled substance, the possession of which is prohibited by Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and Safety Code, if the recipient is not authorized to possess the same by the rules of the Department of Corrections, rules of the prison or jail, institution, camp, farm, or place, or by the specific authorization of the warden, superintendent, jailer, or other person in charge of the prison, jail, institution, camp, farm, or place, is guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 for two, four, or six years.

(b) The prohibitions and sanctions addressed in this section shall be clearly and prominently posted outside of, and at the entrance to, the grounds of all detention facilities under the jurisdiction of, or operated by, the state or any city, county, or city and county.
Cal. GOV § 56300 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 56300
Section 56300
Status: in_force

(a) Each commission shall establish written policies and procedures and exercise its powers pursuant to this part in a manner consistent with those policies and procedures and that encourages and provides planned, well-ordered, efficient urban development patterns with appropriate consideration of preserving open-space and agricultural lands within those patterns.

(b) Each commission with a proposal pending on January 1, 2001, shall, by March 31, 2001, hold a public hearing to discuss the adoption of policies and procedures to require the disclosure of contributions, expenditures, and independent expenditures authorized by Section 56100.1. Reporting requirements adopted pursuant to this section shall be effective upon the date of adoption or a later date specified in the resolution. Any commission that does not have a proposal pending on January 1, 2001, shall hold a public hearing to discuss the adoption of those policies and procedures within 90 days of submission of a proposal or at any time prior to submission of a proposal. Once a hearing has taken place under this subdivision, no subsequent hearing shall be required except by petition of 100 or more registered voters residing in the county in which the commission is located.

(c) A commission may require, through the adoption of written policies and procedures, lobbying disclosure and reporting requirements for persons who attempt to influence pending decisions by commission members, staff, or consultants. Disclosure shall be made either to the commission’s executive officer, in which case it shall be posted on the commission’s internet website, if applicable, or to the recorder, registrar of voters, or clerk of the board of supervisors of the county in which the commission is located. Each commission that on January 1, 2001, has a pending proposal, as defined in Section 56069 shall, by March 31, 2001, hold a public hearing to discuss the adoption of policies and procedures governing lobbying disclosure authorized by this subdivision. Reporting requirements adopted pursuant to this section shall be effective upon the date of adoption or on a later date specified in the resolution. Any commission that does not have a proposal pending on January 1, 2001, shall hold a public hearing to discuss the adoption of those policies and procedures within 90 days of submission of a proposal, or at any time prior to submission of a proposal.

(d) Any public hearings required by this section may be held concurrently.

(e) The written policies and procedures adopted by the commission shall include forms to be used for various submittals to the commission including at a minimum a form for any protests to be filed with the commission and any forms necessary for a complete application to the commission concerning any proposed change of organization or reorganization.

(f) (1) Each commission shall establish and maintain, or otherwise provide access to notices, written policies and procedures, and other commission information for the public through an internet website.

(2) The written policies and procedures adopted by the commission shall require that notice of all public hearings, commission meetings, and any forms necessary for a complete application for a change of organization or reorganization shall be made available in electronic format on the commission’s internet website.
Cal. GOV § 53595.10 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 13 / Section 53595.10
Section 53595.10
Status: in_force

A local agency may pledge, sell, transfer, assign, or otherwise dispose of tax increment revenues for any purpose for which the general funds of the local agency may be expended.
Cal. GOV § 53395.21 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.8 / Article 2 / Section 53395.21
Section 53395.21
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the provisions of law regulating elections of the local agency that calls an election pursuant to this chapter, insofar as they may be applicable, shall govern all elections conducted pursuant to this chapter. Except as provided in subdivision (b), there shall be prepared and included in the ballot material provided to each voter, an impartial analysis pursuant to Section 9160 or 9280 of the Elections Code, arguments and rebuttals, if any, pursuant to Sections 9162 to 9167, inclusive, and 9190 of the Elections Code or pursuant to Sections 9281 to 9287, inclusive, and 9295 of the Elections Code.

(b) If the vote is to be by the landowners of the proposed district, analysis and arguments may be waived with the unanimous consent of all the landowners and shall be so stated in the order for the election.
Cal. GOV § 56337 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 56337
Section 56337
Status: in_force

A city, county, or district officer may serve as a member of the commission while holding office as a city, county, or district officer. If a member who is a city, county, or district officer ceases to be an officer of a city, county, or district during his or her term, his or her membership on the commission shall be considered vacant.
Cal. CIV § 1695.16 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 2 / Title 5 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 1695.16
Section 1695.16
Status: in_force

(a) Any provision of a contract which attempts or purports to limit the liability of the equity purchaser under Section 1695.15 shall be void and shall at the option of the equity seller render the equity purchase contract void. The equity purchaser shall be liable to the equity seller for all damages proximately caused by that provision. Any provision in a contract which attempts or purports to require arbitration of any dispute arising under this chapter shall be void at the option of the equity seller only upon grounds as exist for the revocation of any contract.

(b) This section shall apply to any contract entered into on or after January 1, 1991.
Cal. GOV § 53216.4 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 1.5 / Section 53216.4
Section 53216.4
Status: in_force

The legislative body of the local agency shall report annually to the beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries of the pension trust on the status of the trust. The report shall include a description of securities held and a comprehensive report of transactions involving the investment of the assets similar to that required of a life insurance company licensed to do business in California.

The annual report shall also include a detailed statement of the expenses of operating the pension trust, including compensation paid, fees paid, operating ratios, and net profit and loss statements, including the acquisition cost, the book value, and market value of the total assets as of the date of the report.

In the matter of commission fees and other fees paid to persons not employed by the local agency for services in connection with investments under this article, the names of those persons to whom such fees are paid and the amounts paid shall be clearly identified in the report.
Cal. GOV § 51183 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 6.8 / Section 51183
Section 51183
Status: in_force

(a) The local agency may exempt from the standards set forth in Section 51182 structures with exteriors constructed entirely of nonflammable materials, or conditioned upon the contents and composition of the structure, and may vary the requirements respecting the management of fuels surrounding the structures in those cases. This subdivision does not authorize a local agency to vary a requirement that is a building standard subject to Section 18930 of the Health and Safety Code, except as otherwise authorized by law.

(b) An exemption or variance under subdivision (a) shall not apply unless and until the occupant of the structure, or if there is no occupant, then the owner of the structure, files with the local agency a written consent to the inspection of the interior and contents of the structure to ascertain whether Section 51182 is complied with at all times.
Cal. GOV § 53162 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 9 / Section 53162
Section 53162
Status: in_force

(a) When installing new security systems, a transit agency operated by a special district shall only purchase and install equipment capable of storing recorded images for at least one year, unless all of the following conditions apply:

(1) The transit agency has made a diligent effort to identify a security system that is capable of storing recorded data for one year.

(2) The transit agency determines that the technology to store recorded data in an economically and technologically feasible manner for one year is not available.

(3) The transit agency purchases and installs the best available technology with respect to storage capacity that is both economically and technologically feasible at that time.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, video recordings or other recordings made by security systems operated as part of a public transit system shall be retained for one year, unless one of the following conditions applies:

(1) The video recordings or other recordings are evidence in any claim filed or any pending litigation, in which case the video recordings or other recordings shall be preserved until the claim or the pending litigation is resolved.

(2) The video recordings or other recordings recorded an event that was or is the subject of an incident report, in which case the video recordings or other recordings shall be preserved until the incident is resolved.

(3) The transit agency utilizes a security system that was purchased or installed prior to January 1, 2004, or that meets the requirements of subdivision (a), in which case the video recordings or other recordings shall be preserved for as long as the installed technology allows.
Cal. GOV § 55809 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 55809
Section 55809
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds, or each series thereof, shall be signed by the chairperson or vice chairperson of the governing board of the authority or the treasurer or auditor-controller of the authority, and the official seal, if any, of the authority shall be attached.

(b) The interest coupons, if any, of the bonds shall be signed by the treasurer or auditor-controller of the authority. All of the signatures and the seal may be printed, lithographed, photocopied, or mechanically reproduced. However, the bonds shall not be valid or become obligatory for any purpose until manually signed by an authenticating agent or trustee duly appointed by the authority or its authorized designee.

(c) If any officer whose signature appears on the bonds or coupons ceases to be that officer before the delivery of the bonds, the officer’s signature is as effective as if the officer had remained in office.
Cal. GOV § 50606 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 2 / Section 50606
Section 50606
Status: in_force

If the legislative body decides to proceed, it shall by ordinance fix and establish the boundaries of the district, declare that the district is formed pursuant to this chapter, describe the open areas to be maintained by the district, order the maintenance to be performed and provide that the cost and expense of doing the maintenance shall be paid by annual assessments upon the land within the district. The ordinance forming the district shall be final and conclusive on all persons in all particulars.
Cal. GOV § 53369.8 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.6 / Article 1 / Section 53369.8
Section 53369.8
Status: in_force

An action to determine the validity of the issuance of bonds pursuant to this chapter may be brought pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. However, notwithstanding the time limits specified in Section 860 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the action shall be commenced within 30 days after adoption of the resolution pursuant to Section 53369.44 providing for issuance of the bonds if the action is brought by an interested person pursuant to Section 863 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Any appeal from a judgment in that action or proceeding shall be commenced within 30 days after entry of judgment.
Cal. GOV § 54952.1 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 54952.1
Section 54952.1
Status: in_force

Any person elected to serve as a member of a legislative body who has not yet assumed the duties of office shall conform his or her conduct to the requirements of this chapter and shall be treated for purposes of enforcement of this chapter as if he or she has already assumed office.
Cal. GOV § 50596 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 2 / Section 50596
Section 50596
Status: in_force

The legislative body in its discretion may, in the ordinance of intention or at any subsequent time, order that a portion of the costs and expenses of the maintenance shall be paid out of the treasury of the local agency from such fund as the legislative body may designate and the amount of such payment shall be so specified.
Cal. GOV § 54314 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 54314
Section 54314
Status: in_force

“Charges” includes fees, tolls, rates, and rentals.
Cal. GOV § 53078 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 53078
Section 53078
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this section, “local agency” means any local agency which awards direct service contracts to nonprofit organizations including, but not limited to, any city, county, or city and county, special district, housing authority, school district, community college district, or county superintendent of schools.

(b) Any local agency may establish auditing procedures for direct service contractors as prescribed by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 38040) of Division 25 of the Health and Safety Code.
Cal. GOV § 54999.4 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 13.7 / Section 54999.4
Section 54999.4
Status: in_force

Any capital facilities fees paid prior to March 24, 1988, and not protested or challenged pursuant to law on or before January 1, 1987, shall not be subject to refund, except for capital facilities fees paid after July 21, 1986, by a public agency subject to Section 54999.3 that are in excess of the maximum amount authorized by Sections 54999.3 and 54999.35. Agreements entered into prior to or after March 24, 1988, for the payment of capital facilities fees or capacity charges shall be effective.
Cal. GOV § 51243.5 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Article 3 / Section 51243.5
Section 51243.5
Status: in_force

(a) This section shall apply only to land that was within one mile of a city boundary when a contract was executed pursuant to this article and for which the contract was executed prior to January 1, 1991.

(b) For any proposal that would result in the annexation to a city of any land that is subject to a contract under this chapter, the local agency formation commission shall determine whether the city may exercise its option to not succeed to the rights, duties, and powers of the county under the contract.

(c) In making the determination required by subdivision (b), pursuant to Section 51206, the local agency formation commission may request, and the Department of Conservation shall provide, advice and assistance in interpreting the requirements of this section. If the department has concerns about an action proposed to be taken by a local agency formation commission pursuant to this section or Section 51243.6, the department shall advise the commission of its concerns, whether or not the commission has requested it to do so. The commission shall address the department’s concerns in any hearing to consider the proposed annexation or a city’s determination whether to exercise its option not to succeed to a contract, and shall specifically find that substantial evidence exists to show that the city has the present option under this section to decline to succeed to the contract.

(d) A city may exercise its option to not succeed to the rights, duties, and powers of the county under the contract if both of the following had occurred prior to December 8, 1971:

(1) The land being annexed was within one mile of the city’s boundary when the contract was executed.

(2) The city had filed with the county board of supervisors a resolution protesting the execution of the contract.

(e) A city may exercise its option to not succeed to the rights, duties, and powers of the county under the contract if each of the following had occurred prior to January 1, 1991:

(1) The land being annexed was within one mile of the city’s boundary when the contract was executed.

(2) The city had filed with the local agency formation commission a resolution protesting the execution of the contract.

(3) The local agency formation commission had held a hearing to consider the city’s protest to the contract.

(4) The local agency formation commission had found that the contract would be inconsistent with the publicly desirable future use and control of the land.

(5) The local agency formation commission had approved the city’s protest.

(f) It shall be conclusively presumed that no protest was filed by the city unless there is a record of the filing of the protest and the protest identifies the affected contract and the subject parcel. It shall be conclusively presumed that required notice was given before the execution of the contract.

(g) The option of a city to not succeed to a contract shall extend only to that part of the land that was within one mile of the city’s boundary when the contract was executed.

(h) If the city exercises its option to not succeed to a contract, then the city shall record a certificate of contract termination with the county recorder at the same time as the executive officer of the local agency formation commission files the certificate of completion pursuant to Section 57203. The certificate of contract termination shall include a legal description of the land for which the city terminates the contract.
Cal. CIV § 1940.2 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 1940.2
Section 1940.2
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for a landlord to do any of the following for the purpose of influencing a tenant to vacate a dwelling:

(1) Engage in conduct that violates subdivision (a) of Section 484 of the Penal Code.

(2) Engage in conduct that violates Section 518 of the Penal Code.

(3) Use, or threaten to use, force, willful threats, or menacing conduct constituting a course of conduct that interferes with the tenant’s quiet enjoyment of the premises in violation of Section 1927 that would create an apprehension of harm in a reasonable person. Nothing in this paragraph requires a tenant to be actually or constructively evicted in order to obtain relief.

(4) Commit a significant and intentional violation of Section 1954.

(5) Threaten to disclose information regarding or relating to the immigration or citizenship status of a tenant, occupant, or other person known to the landlord to be associated with a tenant or occupant. This paragraph does not require a tenant to be actually or constructively evicted in order to obtain relief.

(b) A tenant who prevails in a civil action, including an action in small claims court, to enforce his or her rights under this section is entitled to a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000) for each violation.

(c) An oral or written warning notice, given in good faith, regarding conduct by a tenant, occupant, or guest that violates, may violate, or violated the applicable rental agreement, rules, regulations, lease, or laws, is not a violation of this section. An oral or written explanation of the rental agreement, rules, regulations, lease, or laws given in the normal course of business is not a violation of this section.

(d) This section does not enlarge or diminish a landlord’s right to terminate a tenancy pursuant to existing state or local law; nor does this section enlarge or diminish any ability of local government to regulate or enforce a prohibition against a landlord’s harassment of a tenant.
Cal. GOV § 56738 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 56738
Section 56738
Status: in_force

If the proposal would result in the annexation to a city of land that is subject to a contract executed pursuant to the Williamson Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 51200) of Division 1), then the petition shall state whether the city shall succeed to the contract pursuant to Section 51243 or whether the city intends to exercise its option to not succeed to the contract pursuant to Section 51243.5.
Cal. GOV § 56040 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 56040
Section 56040
Status: in_force

“Function” means any power granted by law to a local agency to provide designated governmental or proprietary services or facilities for the use, benefit, or protection of persons or property.
Cal. GOV § 55816 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 55816
Section 55816
Status: in_force

Any limited tax bonds issued pursuant to this chapter are a legal investment for all trust funds, for the funds of insurance companies, commercial and savings banks, and trust companies, and for state school funds. Whenever any money or funds may, by any law now or hereafter enacted, be invested in bonds of cities, cities and counties, counties, school districts, or other districts within the state, that money or funds may be invested in the bonds issued pursuant to this chapter. Whenever bonds of cities, cities and counties, counties, school districts, or other districts within this state may, by any law now or hereafter enacted, be used as security for the performance of any act or the deposit of any public moneys, the bonds issued pursuant to this chapter may be so used. The provisions of this chapter are in addition to all other laws relating to legal investments and shall be controlling as the latest expression of the Legislature with respect thereto.
Cal. GOV § 51303 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 51303
Section 51303
Status: in_force

The county officers and employees named in the contract shall exercise within the city all of the powers and duties conferred upon the city officers or employees named in the contract.
Cal. CIV § 1939.39 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 1939.39
Section 1939.39
Status: in_force

On and after July 1, 2024, a personal vehicle sharing program shall not allow a vehicle to be placed on a digital network or software application of the personal vehicle sharing program for the purpose of making the vehicle available for rental through the personal vehicle sharing program unless the certification described in subdivision (a) or (b), as applicable, is fulfilled:

(a) If the request is to list a motor vehicle that was purchased in California, and that motor vehicle would first be made available for sharing on or after July 1, 2024, certification that one of the following occurred:

(1) All sales and use taxes were paid on the purchase price of the motor vehicle.

(2) The purchaser elected to have sales and use taxes collected on receipts from renting the motor vehicle in lieu of paying applicable taxes on the purchase price of the motor vehicle.

(3) The purchase of the motor vehicle was not subject to taxation due to an exemption available under law.

(b) If the request is to list a motor vehicle that was not purchased in California, and that motor vehicle would first be made available for sharing on or after July 1, 2024, certification that one of the following occurred:

(1) Applicable taxes were paid on the purchase price of the vehicle.

(2) Applicable taxes were not paid on the purchase price of the vehicle.
Cal. GOV § 50926 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 6 / Section 50926
Section 50926
Status: in_force

Whenever any fireman of a city, county, city and county, district, or other public or municipal corporation or political subdivision is injured, dies or is disabled from performing his duties as a fireman by reason of his proceeding to or engaging in a fire suppression or rescue operation, or the protection or preservation of life or property, anywhere in this state, including the local jurisdiction in which he is employed, but is not at the time acting under the immediate direction of his employer, he or his dependents, as the case may be, shall be accorded by his employer all of the same benefits of the Workers’ Compensation Law, which he or they would have received had that fireman been acting under the immediate direction of his employer. Any injury, disability or death incurred under the circumstances described in this section shall be deemed to have arisen out of and been sustained in the course of employment for purposes of workers’ compensation and all other benefits.
Cal. GOV § 53097 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 5 / Section 53097
Section 53097
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, the governing board of a school district shall comply with any city or county ordinance (1) regulating drainage improvements and conditions, (2) regulating road improvements and conditions, or (3) requiring the review and approval of grading plans as these ordinance provisions relate to the design and construction of onsite improvements which affect drainage, road conditions, or grading, and shall give consideration to the specific requirements and conditions of city or county ordinances relating to the design and construction of offsite improvements. If a school district elects not to comply with the requirements of city or county ordinances relating to the design and construction of offsite improvements, the city or county shall not be liable for any injuries or for any damage to property caused by the failure of the school district to comply with those ordinances.
Cal. GOV § 53398.2 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.9 / Article 1 / Section 53398.2
Section 53398.2
Status: in_force

(a) The revenues available pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 53398.30) may be used directly for work allowed pursuant to Section 53398.3 (including use as matching funds to accomplish this work), may be accumulated for a period not to exceed five years to provide a fund for that work, may be pledged to pay the principal of, and interest on, bonds issued pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 53398.40), or may be pledged to pay the principal of, and interest on, bonds issued pursuant to the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (Division 10 (commencing with Section 8500) of the Streets and Highways Code) or the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 53311)), the proceeds of which have been or will be used entirely for allowable purposes of the district. The revenue of the district may also be advanced for allowable purposes of the district to an Integrated Financing District established pursuant to Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 53175), in which case the district may be party to a reimbursement agreement established pursuant to that chapter. The revenues of the district may also be committed to paying for any completed public facility acquired pursuant to Section 53398.3 over a period of time, including the payment of a rate of interest not to exceed the bond buyer index rate on the day that the agreement to repay is entered into by the city.

(b) The legislative body may enter into an agreement with any affected taxing entity providing for the construction of, or assistance in, financing public facilities.
Cal. CIV § 1954.535 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 2.7 / Section 1954.535
Section 1954.535
Status: in_force

Where an owner terminates or fails to renew a contract or recorded agreement with a governmental agency that provides for rent limitations to a qualified tenant, the tenant or tenants who were the beneficiaries of the contract or recorded agreement shall be given at least 90 days’ written notice of the effective date of the termination and shall not be obligated to pay more than the tenant’s portion of the rent, as calculated under the contract or recorded agreement to be terminated, for 90 days following receipt of the notice of termination of nonrenewal of the contract.
Cal. GOV § 51115.2 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 6.7 / Article 2 / Section 51115.2
Section 51115.2
Status: in_force

(a) Changes or additions to any nonconforming use shall be limited to ordinary maintenance and repair, except that no change or addition which enlarges or tends to make more permanent any nonconforming use shall be permitted.

(b) If any nonconforming use ceases for a period of one year or more, use subsequent to the cessation shall comply with this chapter.
Cal. CIV § 1941.4 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 1941.4
Section 1941.4
Status: in_force

The lessor of a building intended for the residential occupation of human beings shall be responsible for installing at least one usable telephone jack and for placing and maintaining the inside telephone wiring in good working order, shall ensure that the inside telephone wiring meets the applicable standards of the most recent California Electrical Code, and shall make any required repairs. The lessor shall not restrict or interfere with access by the telephone utility to its telephone network facilities up to the demarcation point separating the inside wiring.

“Inside telephone wiring” for purposes of this section, means that portion of the telephone wire that connects the telephone equipment at the customer’s premises to the telephone network at a demarcation point determined by the telephone corporation in accordance with orders of the Public Utilities Commission.
Cal. GOV § 53213.5 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 1.1 / Section 53213.5
Section 53213.5
Status: in_force

(a) Each deferred compensation plan established pursuant to this article shall conform with the requirements promulgated under the federal Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 (Public Law 103-188). Those requirements include, but are not limited to, the holding of assets in a plan that complies with Sections 401(a), 401(k), and 457 of the federal Internal Revenue Code in trust for the exclusive benefit of employees.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, participants choosing individually directed investments shall relieve the trustee and local agency of responsibility under the terms of the plan and trust. That relief shall be conditioned upon the local agency compliance with communication and education requirements similar to those prescribed in subdivision (c) of Section 1104 of Title 29 of the United States Code for private sector employers.
Cal. GOV § 51506 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 51506
Section 51506
Status: in_force

The offices of city assessor, tax collector, and treasurer may be abolished by ordinance after their duties have been transferred.
Cal. GOV § 53180 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 2 / Section 53180
Section 53180
Status: in_force

Proceedings for the establishment of an integrated financing district may be instituted by the legislative body of any local agency authorized to use any financing act.
Cal. GOV § 53583 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 11 / Section 53583
Section 53583
Status: in_force

(a) Any local agency may issue bonds pursuant to this article or any revenue bond law under which the local agency is otherwise authorized to issue bonds for the purpose of refunding any revenue bonds of the local agency or, if the local agency is a joint powers authority, any revenue bonds of a member local agency, upon authorization by resolution of that member of the joint powers authority.

(b) The proceedings of any local agency authorizing the issuance of any refunding bonds may provide all of the following for those bonds:

(1) The form of the bonds to be issued as serial bonds, term bonds, or installment bonds, or any combination thereof.

(2) The date or dates to be borne by the bonds.

(3) The time or times of maturity of the bonds.

(4) The interest, fixed or variable, to be borne by the bonds.

(5) The time or times that the bonds shall be payable.

(6) The denominations, form, and the registration privileges of the bonds.

(7) The manner of execution of the bonds.

(8) The place or places the bonds are payable.

(9) The terms of redemption.

(10) Any other terms and conditions determined necessary by the local agency.

(c) (1) The refunding bonds may be sold at public or private sale or on a negotiated sale basis and at the prices, above or below par, as the local agency determines.

(2) (A) If the local agency determines to sell the bonds at public sale, the local agency shall advertise the bonds for sale and invite sealed bids on the bonds by publication of a notice once at least 10 days before the date of the public sale in a newspaper of general circulation circulated within the boundaries of each local agency to be aided by the project to be financed by the issuance of the bonds. If one or more satisfactory bids are received pursuant to the notice, the bonds shall be awarded to the highest responsible bidder. If no bids are received or if the local agency determines that the bids received are not satisfactory as to price or responsibility of the bidders, the local agency may reject all bids received, if any, and either readvertise or sell the bonds at private sale or on a negotiated sale basis.

(B) If the local agency determines to sell the bonds at private sale or on a negotiated sale basis, the local agency shall send a written statement, within two weeks after the bonds are sold, to the California Debt Advisory Commission explaining the reasons why the local agency determined to sell the bonds at private sale or on a negotiated sale basis instead of at public sale.
Cal. GOV § 51300 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 51300
Section 51300
Status: in_force

This article does not apply to cities containing a population of over 1,900,000 according to the 1950 federal census or to cities which are also cities and counties.
Cal. GOV § 53961 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 15 / Section 53961
Section 53961
Status: in_force

The governing board of a mosquito abatement district or a vector control district organized pursuant to the Mosquito Abatement and Vector Control District Law, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 2000) of Division 8 of the Health and Safety Code, may by resolution provide for the establishment of a revolving fund in an amount not to exceed 110 percent of one-twelfth of the district’s adopted budget for that fiscal year. This fund, which shall replace the fund authorized by subdivision (a) of Section 53952, may be used to pay any authorized expenditures of the district. The resolution that established the district revolving fund shall conform with the designations required by subdivision (a) of Section 53952.
Cal. GOV § 50070 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 3.1 / Section 50070
Section 50070
Status: in_force

This article does not limit or prohibit the levy or collection of any other fee, charge, assessment, or tax for habitat maintenance authorized by any other provision of law.
Cal. GOV § 53352 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 5 / Section 53352
Section 53352
Status: in_force

The resolution provided for in Section 53351 shall constitute the notice of such special bond election and such resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation circulating within the area.
Cal. CIV § 1993.04 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 1993.04
Section 1993.04
Status: in_force

(a) A notice given to the former tenant that is in substantially the following form satisfies the requirements of Section 1993.03:

Notice of Right to Reclaim Abandoned Property
To:

(Name of former tenant)

(Address of former tenant)
When you vacated the premises at

,

(Address of premises, including room, if any)

the following personal property remained:

(Insert description of the personal property)

You may claim this property at

.

(Address where property may be claimed)

Unless you pay the reasonable cost of storage for all of the above-described property, and take possession of the property which you claim, not later than _______ (insert date not less than 15 days after notice is personally delivered or, if mailed, not less than 18 days after notice is deposited in the mail) this property may be disposed of pursuant to Section 1993.07 of the Civil Code.

(Insert here the statement required by subdivision (b) of this section)
Dated: (Signature of landlord)

(Type or print name of landlord)

(Telephone number of landlord)

(Address of landlord)

(b) The notice set forth in subdivision (a) shall also contain one of the following statements:

(1) “If you fail to reclaim the property, it will be sold at a public sale after notice of the sale has been given by publication. You have the right to bid on the property at this sale. After the property is sold and the cost of storage, advertising, and sale is deducted, the remaining money will be paid over to the county. You may claim the remaining money at any time within one year after the county receives the money.”

(2) “Because you were a commercial tenant and this property is believed to be worth less than either two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or an amount equal to one month’s rent for the premises you occupied, whichever is greater, it may be kept, sold, or destroyed without further notice if you fail to reclaim it within the time indicated above.”
Cal. GOV § 56037.5 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 56037.5
Section 56037.5
Status: in_force

“Elections official” shall have the same meaning as in Section 320 of the Elections Code.
Cal. GOV § 55363 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 55363
Section 55363
Status: in_force

A local agency may make a complaint to the Public Utilities Commission in either of the following cases:

(a) If a city or sanitary district refuses to grant permission to construct and maintain conduits or lines in, along, or across its streets or other public places after a request for use has been made to its legislative body and other proceedings had as prescribed by Section 55307.

(b) If the terms prescribed by the city or sanitary district are rejected by the legislative body of the local agency making the request and it adopts a resolution stating that the terms are rejected.
Cal. CIV § 1942.3 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 1942.3
Section 1942.3
Status: in_force

(a) In any unlawful detainer action by the landlord to recover possession from a tenant, a rebuttable presumption affecting the burden of producing evidence that the landlord has breached the habitability requirements in Section 1941 is created if all of the following conditions exist:

(1) The dwelling substantially lacks any of the affirmative standard characteristics listed in Section 1941.1, is deemed and declared substandard pursuant to Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code, or contains lead hazards as defined in Section 17920.10 of the Health and Safety Code.

(2) A public officer or employee who is responsible for the enforcement of any housing law has notified the landlord, or an agent of the landlord, in a written notice issued after inspection of the premises which informs the landlord of his or her obligation to abate the nuisance or repair the substandard or unsafe conditions identified under the authority described in paragraph (1).

(3) The conditions have existed and have not been abated 60 days beyond the date of issuance of the notice specified in paragraph (2) and the delay is without good cause.

(4) The conditions were not caused by an act or omission of the tenant or lessee in violation of Section 1929 or 1941.2.

(b) The presumption specified in subdivision (a) does not arise unless all of the conditions set forth therein are proven, but failure to so establish the presumption shall not otherwise affect the right of the tenant to raise and pursue any defense based on the landlord’s breach of the implied warranty of habitability.

(c) The presumption provided in this section shall apply only to rental agreements or leases entered into or renewed on or after January 1, 1986.
Cal. PEN § 4573.5 — California Code / Code pen / Part 3 / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 4573.5
Section 4573.5
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly brings into any state prison or other institution under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections, or into any prison camp, prison farm, or any other place where prisoners or inmates of these institutions are located under the custody of prison or institution officials, officers, or employees, or into any county, city and county, or city jail, road camp, farm or any other institution or place where prisoners or inmates are being held under the custody of any sheriff, chief of police, peace officer, probation officer, or employees, or within the grounds belonging to any institution or place, any alcoholic beverage, any drugs, other than controlled substances, in any manner, shape, form, dispenser, or container, or any device, contrivance, instrument, or paraphernalia intended to be used for unlawfully injecting or consuming any drug other than controlled substances, without having authority so to do by the rules of the Department of Corrections, the rules of the prison, institution, camp, farm, place, or jail, or by the specific authorization of the warden, superintendent, jailer, or other person in charge of the prison, jail, institution, camp, farm, or place, is guilty of a felony.

The prohibitions and sanctions addressed in this section shall be clearly and prominently posted outside of, and at the entrance to, the grounds of all detention facilities under the jurisdiction of, or operated by, the state or any city, county, or city and county.
Cal. PEN § 13700 — California Code / Code pen / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 13700
Section 13700
Status: in_force

As used in this title:

(a) “Abuse” means intentionally or recklessly causing or attempting to cause bodily injury, or placing another person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to himself or herself, or another.

(b) “Domestic violence” means abuse committed against an adult or a minor who is a spouse, former spouse, cohabitant, former cohabitant, or person with whom the suspect has had a child or is having or has had a dating or engagement relationship. For purposes of this subdivision, “cohabitant” means two unrelated adult persons living together for a substantial period of time, resulting in some permanency of relationship. Factors that may determine whether persons are cohabiting include, but are not limited to, (1) sexual relations between the parties while sharing the same living quarters, (2) sharing of income or expenses, (3) joint use or ownership of property, (4) whether the parties hold themselves out as spouses, (5) the continuity of the relationship, and (6) the length of the relationship.

(c) “Officer” means any officer or employee of a local police department or sheriff’s office, and any peace officer of the Department of the California Highway Patrol, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the University of California Police Department, or the California State University and College Police Departments, as defined in Section 830.2, a peace officer of the Department of General Services of the City of Los Angeles, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 830.31, a housing authority patrol officer, as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 830.31, a peace officer as defined in subdivisions (a) and (b) of Section 830.32, or a peace officer as defined in subdivision (a) of Section 830.33.

(d) “Victim” means a person who is a victim of domestic violence.
Cal. GOV § 50669.3 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 50669.3
Section 50669.3
Status: in_force

In the resolution authorizing the bonds, the local agency may agree that the statement shall be prepared or audited by an independent certified public accountant and shall be in the form and contain the detail specified in the resolution.
Cal. GOV § 51296.5 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Article 7 / Section 51296.5
Section 51296.5
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Article 5 (commencing with Section 53090) of Chapter 1 of Division 2 of Title 5, a school district shall not render inapplicable a county zoning ordinance to the use of land by the school district if the land is within a designated farmland security zone.
Cal. GOV § 53397.2 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.8 / Article 4 / Section 53397.2
Section 53397.2
Status: in_force

The resolution adopted pursuant to Section 53397.1 shall contain all of the following information:

(a) A description of the facilities to be financed with the proceeds of the proposed bond issue.

(b) The estimated cost of the facilities, the estimated cost of preparing and issuing the bonds, and the principal amount of the proposed bond issuance.

(c) The maximum interest rate and discount on the proposed bond issuance.

(d) The date of the election on the proposed bond issuance and the manner of holding the election.

(e) A determination of the amount of tax revenue available or estimated to be available, for the payment of the principal of, and interest on, the bonds.

(f) A finding that the amount necessary to pay the principal of, and interest on, the proposed bond issuance will be less than, or equal to, the amount determined pursuant to subdivision (e).
Cal. GOV § 50592 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 2 / Section 50592
Section 50592
Status: in_force

After the filing of the report, the clerk shall present it to the legislative body for consideration. The legislative body may approve, amend, alter, modify or correct the report or may direct changes to be made therein. When the report has been approved by the legislative body, it may fix a time and place for hearing objections to the proposed formation of the district or to the report and may adopt an ordinance declaring its intention to form the district. The report shall thereafter be open to inspection in the office of the clerk until the public hearing.
Cal. GOV § 53580 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 11 / Section 53580
Section 53580
Status: in_force

The following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a) The term “local agency” means public district, public corporation, authority, agency, board, commission, county, city and county, city, school district, or other public entity or any improvement district or zone thereof.

(b) The term “bonds” as used in this article means: bonds as defined in Section 53550, or revenue bonds as defined in Section 53570.

(c) The term “refunding bonds” means bonds issued to refund bonds.

(d) The term “federal securities” as used in this article means those securities defined in subdivision (g) of Section 53550 and in subdivision (a) of Section 53651.
Cal. GOV § 53355.7 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 5 / Section 53355.7
Section 53355.7
Status: in_force

[Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 837, Sec. 6.   (SB 465)   Effective January 1, 2019.   Repealed as of January 1, 2029, by its own provisions.   See later operative version added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 837.]
The refusal by a person to undertake or cause to be undertaken an act relating to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 53311) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5, including formation of, or annexation to, a community facilities district, voting to levy a special tax, or authorizing another to vote to levy a special tax, shall not be a factor when considering the approval of a legislative or adjudicative act, or both, including, but not limited to, the planning, use, or development of real property or any change in governmental organization or reorganization, as defined by Section 56021 or 56037, if the purpose of the community facilities district is to finance energy efficiency, water conservation, wildfire safety improvements as defined in Section 5899.4 of the Streets and Highways Code, and renewable energy improvements.

This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.

[Repealed and added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 837, Sec. 7.   (SB 465)   Effective January 1, 2019.   Section operative January 1, 2029, by its own provisions.]
The refusal by a person to undertake or cause to be undertaken an act relating to Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 53311) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5, including formation of, or annexation to, a community facilities district, voting to levy a special tax, or authorizing another to vote to levy a special tax, shall not be a factor when considering the approval of a legislative or adjudicative act, or both, including, but not limited to, the planning, use, or development of real property or any change in governmental organization or reorganization, as defined by Section 56021 or 56037, if the purpose of the community facilities district is to finance energy efficiency, water conservation, and renewable energy improvements.

This section shall become operative on January 1, 2029.
Cal. GOV § 50233 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 9 / Section 50233
Section 50233
Status: in_force

Any number of parcels of private property may be included within one resolution.
Cal. GOV § 54141 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Article 6 / Section 54141
Section 54141
Status: in_force

As used in this article:

(a) “Local agency” means county, city, municipal corporation, or public district.

(b) “United States” includes any department, board, or agency thereof.

(c) “State” includes any department or agency thereof.
Cal. GOV § 53108.5 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 6 / Section 53108.5
Section 53108.5
Status: in_force

“Division,” as used in this article, means the Public Safety Communications Division within the Office of Emergency Services.
Cal. GOV § 53398.4 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.9 / Article 1 / Section 53398.4
Section 53398.4
Status: in_force

(a) A district may not include any portion of a redevelopment project area that is or has been previously created pursuant to Part 1 (commencing with Section 33000) of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code, whether the creation is or was proper or improper. A redevelopment project area may not include any portion of a district created pursuant to this chapter.

(b) A district may finance only the facilities or services authorized in this chapter to the extent that the facilities or services are in addition to those provided in the territory of the district before the district was created. The additional facilities or services may not supplant facilities or services already available within that territory when the district was created but may supplement those facilities and services as needed to serve new developments.

(c) A district may include areas that are not contiguous.
Cal. GOV § 53398.77 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.99 / Article 4 / Section 53398.77
Section 53398.77
Status: in_force

The public financing authority may, by majority vote, issue bonds pursuant to this chapter by adopting a resolution that includes all of the following:

(a) A description of the facilities or developments to be financed with the proceeds of the proposed bond issue.

(b) The estimated cost of the facilities or developments, the estimated cost of preparing and issuing the bonds, and the principal amount of the bond issuance.

(c) The maximum interest rate and discount on the bond issuance.

(d) A determination of the amount of tax revenue available or estimated to be available, for the payment of the principal of, and interest on, the bonds.

(e) A finding that the amount necessary to pay the principal of, and interest on, the bond issuance will be less than, or equal to, the amount determined pursuant to subdivision (d).

(f) The issuance of the bonds in one or more series.

(g) The principal amount of the bonds that shall be consistent with the amount specified in subdivision (b).

(h) The date the bonds will bear.

(i) The date of maturity of the bonds.

(j) The denomination of the bonds.

(k) The form of the bonds.

(l) The manner of execution of the bonds.

(m) The medium of payment in which the bonds are payable.

(n) The place or manner of payment and any requirements for registration of the bonds.

(o) The terms of call or redemption, with or without premium.
Cal. GOV § 53398.64 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.99 / Article 2 / Section 53398.64
Section 53398.64
Status: in_force

The infrastructure financing plan shall be sent to each owner of land within the proposed district and to each affected taxing entity together with any report required by the California Environmental Quality Act (Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code) that pertains to the proposed public facilities or the proposed development project for which the public facilities are needed, and shall be made available for public inspection. The report shall also be sent to the public financing authority, the planning commission, and the legislative body.
Cal. GOV § 50750 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3.5 / Article 2 / Section 50750
Section 50750
Status: in_force

The board may provide for the issuance, sale, or exhange of refunding bonds for the purpose of redeeming or retiring any revenue bonds issued by the board. All provisions of this chapter applicable to the issuance of revenue bonds are applicable to the funding or refunding bonds and to the issuance sale or exchange thereof.
Cal. GOV § 56073.1 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 56073.1
Section 56073.1
Status: in_force

“Resolution of application” means the document adopted by a local agency or school district initiating a change of organization or reorganization pursuant to Section 56654 or the document adopted by a commission pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 56375 or by subdivision (c) of Section 56879.
Cal. GOV § 56875 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 3 / Chapter 5 / Article 5 / Section 56875
Section 56875
Status: in_force

If any sufficient petition or resolution of application shall propose, as a part of the petition or resolution of application, that the district shall furnish gas or electric service, as provided in Sections 56129 to 56131, inclusive, a certified copy of the report of the Public Utilities Commission shall be on file with the executive officer prior to setting that petition or resolution for public hearing by the commission.
Cal. GOV § 53542 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 8 / Section 53542
Section 53542
Status: in_force

(a) The Housing Bond Credit Committee shall, after consultation with appropriate agencies including, but not limited to, the Department of Business and Economic Development, the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, the California Housing Finance Agency, the Senate Office of Research, the Assembly Office of Research, and the Department of Finance, designate areas of chronic economic distress in conformity with paragraph (3) of subdivision (k) of Section 103 (A) of the Internal Revenue Code. Criteria to be used in designating areas of chronic economic distress include:

(1) The condition of the housing stock, including the age of the housing and the number of abandoned and substandard residential units.

(2) The need of area residents for owner-financing under this section, as indicated by low per capita income, a high percentage of families in poverty, a high number of welfare recipients, and high unemployment rates.

(3) The potential for use of owner-financing under this section to improve housing conditions in the area.

(4) The existence of a housing assistance plan which provides a displacement program and a public improvements and services program.

(b) The committee may evaluate and include other criteria it considers appropriate in determining areas of chronic economic distress, including, but not limited to:

(1) Low vacancy rates in residential units.

(2) Low volume of mortgage loan activity.

(3) The percentage of households paying more than 35 percent of income for rent.

(4) The existence of adequate transportation facilities between such designated areas and areas of employment concentration.

(c) State agencies and local agencies, including, but not limited to, redevelopment agencies, housing authorities or other local entities authorized by the laws of this state to issue qualified mortgage bonds, may recommend on or before February 15 of each calendar year, the designation of an area of chronic economic distress to the committee.

The committee shall review all such proposals in making designations in accordance with paragraph (3) of subdivision (K) of Section 103 (A) of the Internal Revenue Code or any appropriate regulations. The State Treasurer or his or her designee, shall be responsible for seeking approval of that designation by the Secretary of the Treasury and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of the United States and providing certification of these designations and is hereby designated as the official to make certifications for purposes of federal law.
Cal. GOV § 50666.4 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 50666.4
Section 50666.4
Status: in_force

If the interest and principal of the bonds and all charges to protect or secure them are paid when due, an amount or amounts for other purposes may be apportioned from the revenues.
Cal. CIV § 1939.13 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 1939.13
Section 1939.13
Status: in_force

(a) A rental company shall not require the purchase of a damage waiver, optional insurance, or another optional good or service.

(b) A rental company shall not engage in any unfair, deceptive, or coercive conduct to induce a renter to purchase the damage waiver, optional insurance, or another optional good or service, including conduct such as, but not limited to, refusing to honor the renter’s reservation, limiting the availability of vehicles, requiring a deposit, or debiting or blocking the renter’s credit card account for a sum equivalent to a deposit if the renter declines to purchase the damage waiver, optional insurance, or another optional good or service.
Cal. GOV § 53375 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.7 / Article 2 / Section 53375
Section 53375
Status: in_force

If the legislative body determines to proceed with establishing the district, the legislative body shall adopt an ordinance establishing the district.
Cal. GOV § 53728 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 3.7 / Section 53728
Section 53728
Status: in_force

If any local government or district imposes any tax without complying with the requirements of this Article, or in excess of its authority as clarified by Section 53727, whether or not any provision of Section 53727 is held not applicable to such jurisdiction, the amount of property tax revenue allocated to the jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 6 of part 0.5 of Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code (commencing with Section 95) shall be reduced by one dollar ($1. 00) for each one dollar ($1.00) of revenue attributable to such tax for each year that the tax is collected. Nothing in this section shall impair the right of any citizen or taxpayer to maintain any action to invalidate any tax imposed in violation of this Article.
Cal. GOV § 53060.5 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 53060.5
Section 53060.5
Status: in_force

The term “district,” as used in this section, means a district, public authority, public agency, and any other political subdivision or public corporation in the state, but does not include the state or a county, city and county, or city.

Any district, directly or through a representative, may attend the Legislature or any other legislative body, including Congress, and any committees thereof and present information to aid the passage of legislation which the district deems beneficial to the district or to prevent the passage of legislation which the governing board of the district deems detrimental to the district. The cost and expense incident thereto are proper charges against the district. Such districts may enter into and provide for participation in the business of associations and through a representative of the associations attend the Legislature, or any other legislative body, including Congress, and any committees thereof, and present information to aid the passage of legislation which the association deems beneficial to the districts in the association, or to prevent the passage of legislation which the association deems detrimental to the districts in the association. The cost and expense incident thereto are proper charges against the districts comprising the association.

Each member of the district board engaging in such activities on behalf of the district shall be allowed eleven cents ($0.11) per mile, without any constructive mileage, for his expenses of traveling necessarily done by automobile, and his actual traveling expenses when he travels by public conveyance.
Cal. GOV § 54956.6 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 54956.6
Section 54956.6
Status: in_force

No fees may be charged by the legislative body of a local agency for carrying out any provision of this chapter, except as specifically authorized by this chapter.
Cal. CIV § [1941.] — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 2 / Section [1941.]
Section [1941.]
Status: in_force

Section Nineteen Hundred and Forty-one. The lessor of a building intended for the occupation of human beings must, in the absence of an agreement to the contrary, put it into a condition fit for such occupation, and repair all subsequent dilapidations thereof, which render it untenantable, except such as are mentioned in section nineteen hundred and twenty-nine.
Cal. GOV § 54902 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 54902
Section 54902
Status: in_force

On or before December 1 of the year immediately preceding the year in which the assessments or taxes are to be levied, the statement shall be filed with the auditor of each levying county, and the statement and the map or plat shall be filed with each assessor whose roll is used for the levy and with the State Board of Equalization in Sacramento.
Cal. GOV § 53901 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 10 / Section 53901
Section 53901
Status: in_force

Unless exempted by the county auditor 60 days after the beginning of its fiscal year, every local agency, including every special purpose assessing or taxing district with the county shall file with the county auditor of the county in which it conducts its principal operations, a copy of its annual budget. The county auditor shall hold on file the annual budget of such special purpose assessing or taxing district or local agency for public inspection at all reasonable hours. If a local agency or special purpose assessing or taxing district does not have a formal budget, it shall file a listing of its anticipated revenues, together with its expenditures and expenses for the fiscal year in progress. The county auditor shall hold on file such statement for public inspection at all reasonable hours.
Cal. GOV § 54985 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 54985
Section 54985
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law that prescribes an amount or otherwise limits the amount of a fee or charge that may be levied by a county, a county service area, or a county waterworks district governed by a county board of supervisors, a county board of supervisors shall have the authority to increase or decrease the fee or charge, that is otherwise authorized to be levied by another provision of law, in the amount reasonably necessary to recover the cost of providing any product or service or the cost of enforcing any regulation for which the fee or charge is levied. The fee or charge may reflect the average cost of providing any product or service or enforcing any regulation. Indirect costs that may be reflected in the cost of providing any product or service or the cost of enforcing any regulation shall be limited to those items that are included in the federal Office of Management and Budget Circular A-87 on January 1, 1984.

(b) If any person disputes whether a fee or charge levied pursuant to subdivision (a) is reasonable, the board of supervisors may request the county auditor to conduct a study and to determine whether the fee or charge is reasonable.

Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed to mean that the county shall not continue to be subject to fee review procedures required by Article XIII B of the California Constitution.

(c) This chapter shall not apply to any of the following:

(1) Any fee charged or collected by a court clerk pursuant to Chapter 5.5 (commencing with Section 116.110) of Title 1 of Part 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, Title 8 (commencing with Section 68070) of the Government Code, or Section 103470 of the Health and Safety Code, or any other fee or charge that may be assessed, charged, collected, or levied pursuant to law for filing judicial documents or for other judicial functions.

(2) Any fees charged or collected pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 6100) of Division 7 of Title 1.

(3) Any standby or availability assessment or charge.

(4) Any fee charged or collected by a county agricultural commissioner.

(5) Any fee charged or collected pursuant to Article 2.1 (commencing with Section 12240) of Chapter 2 of Division 5 of the Business and Professions Code.

(6) Any fee charged or collected by a county recorder or local registrar for filing, recording, or indexing any document, performing any service, issuing any certificate, or providing a copy of any document pursuant to Section 27361, 27361.1, 27361.3, 27361.4, 27364, 27365, or 27366 of the Government Code, Section 103625 of the Health and Safety Code, or Section 9525 of the Commercial Code.

(7) Any fee charged or collected pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 26720) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the Government Code.
Cal. GOV § 53325.1 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 2 / Section 53325.1
Section 53325.1
Status: in_force

(a) If the legislative body determines to establish the district, it shall adopt a resolution of formation establishing the district. The resolution of formation shall contain all of the information required to be included in the resolution of intention to establish the district specified in Section 53321. If a special tax is proposed to be levied in the district to pay for any facilities or services and the special tax has not been eliminated by majority protest pursuant to Section 53324, the resolution shall:

(1) State that the proposed special tax to be levied within the district has not been precluded by majority protest pursuant to Section 53324.

(2) Identify any facilities or services proposed to be funded with the special tax.

(3) Set forth the name, address, and telephone number of the office, department, or bureau that will be responsible for preparing annually a current roll of special tax levy obligations by assessor’s parcel number and that will be responsible for estimating future special tax levies pursuant to Section 53340.2.

(4) State that upon recordation of a notice of special tax lien pursuant to Section 3114.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, a continuing lien to secure each levy of the special tax shall attach to all nonexempt real property in the district and this lien shall continue in force and effect until the special tax obligation is prepaid and permanently satisfied and the lien canceled in accordance with law or until collection of the tax by the legislative body ceases.

(5) Set forth the county of recordation and the recording instrument number or the book and page in the Book of Maps of Assessments and Community Facilities Districts in the county recorder’s office where the boundary map of the proposed community facilities district has been recorded pursuant to Sections 3111 and 3113 of the Streets and Highways Code.

(b) In the resolution of formation adopted pursuant to subdivision (a), the legislative body shall determine whether all proceedings were valid and in conformity with the requirements of this chapter. If the legislative body determines that all proceedings were valid and in conformity with the requirements of this chapter, it shall make a finding to that effect and that finding shall be final and conclusive.
Cal. GOV § 55303 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 55303
Section 55303
Status: in_force

All powers and duties conferred upon the Public Utilities Commission by this chapter are exclusive. Its judgment is conclusive upon all parties to any proceedings taken pursuant to this chapter.
Cal. GOV § 50741 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3.5 / Article 2 / Section 50741
Section 50741
Status: in_force

The board may provide for the execution and authentication of bonds by the manual, lithographed or printed facsimile signature of officers of the board. If any of the officers whose signatures or countersignatures appear upon the bonds or coupons cease to be officers before the delivery of the bonds or coupons, their signatures or countersignatures are nevertheless valid and of the same force and effect as if the officers had remained in office until the delivery of the bonds and coupons.
Cal. GOV § 56724 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 56724
Section 56724
Status: in_force

(a) If the commission approves a proposal that includes the incorporation of a city, the resolution making determinations shall, upon the incorporation applicant’s request, specify that the first election of city officers is to be held after voter approval of the proposal.

(b) If the applicant has submitted an application to the commission prior to the effective date of this section, the applicant may request that the election of city officers be held after the vote on the incorporation proposal.

(c) If the election of city officers is to be conducted after the vote on the incorporation proposal, the commission shall not set the effective date to be sooner than the election date of the city officers.
Cal. GOV § 55807 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 55807
Section 55807
Status: in_force

(a) In the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds, the authority may also provide for the call and redemption of the bonds prior to maturity at the times and prices and upon other terms as specified.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (a), no bond is subject to call or redemption prior to maturity, unless it contains a recital to that effect or unless a statement to that effect is printed therein.
Cal. GOV § 53325.7 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 2 / Section 53325.7
Section 53325.7
Status: in_force

The legislative body may submit a proposition to establish or change the appropriations limit, as defined by subdivision (h) of Section 8 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution, of a community facilities district to the qualified electors of a proposed or established district. The proposition establishing or changing the appropriations limit shall become effective if approved by the qualified electors voting on the proposition and shall be adjusted for changes in the per capita personal income in the state and changes in populations, as defined by subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 7901, except that the change in population may be estimated by the legislative body in the absence of an estimate by the Department of Finance, and in accordance with Section 1 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution. For purposes of adjusting for changes in population, the population of the district shall be deemed to be at least one person during each calendar year.
Cal. GOV § 56853 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 3 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 56853
Section 56853
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the members of each of the legislative bodies of two or more local agencies adopt substantially similar resolutions of application making proposals either for the consolidation of districts or for the reorganization of all or any part of the districts into a single local agency, the commission shall approve, or conditionally approve, the proposal.

(b) Except as provided in subdivision (c), a commission may order any material change in the provisions or the terms and conditions of the consolidation or reorganization, as set forth in the proposals of the local agencies. The commission shall direct the executive officer to give each subject agency mailed notice of any change prior to ordering a change. The commission shall not, without the written consent of all subject agencies, take any further action on the consolidation or reorganization for 30 days following that mailing. Upon written demand by any subject agency, filed with the executive officer during that 30-day period, the commission shall make determinations upon the proposals only after notice and hearing on the proposals. If no written demand is filed, the commission may make those determinations without notice and hearing. The application of any provision of this subdivision may be waived by consent of all of the subject agencies.

(c) The commission shall not order a material change in the provisions of a consolidation or reorganization, as set forth in the proposals of the local agencies pursuant to subdivision (a), that would add or delete districts without the written consent of the applicant local agencies.
Cal. GOV § 53393.6 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.7 / Article 7 / Section 53393.6
Section 53393.6
Status: in_force

(a) If the legislative body elects to pledge the revenues described in Section 53393, it shall require both of the following by ordinance:

(1) That a specified amount of the proceeds of the pledged revenue source shall be annually or more frequently, as specified, appropriated and paid into the Bond Payment Fund required to be established by Section 53392 in an amount sufficient to pay all or any portion of the principal and interest payments due on the bond issuance and into the bond reserve fund, required to be established by paragraph (2), to replenish that fund, as needed.

(2) That a bond reserve fund be established by the district from bond proceeds or any available revenue source, including any property tax revenues paid into the fund pursuant to subdivision (b), sufficient to pay the principal and interest due on the bonds for the next fiscal year.

(b) If the legislative body elects to pledge the revenues described in Section 53393, the county auditor shall pay the property tax revenues described in subdivision (a) of Section 53392 into the bond reserve fund established pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a), rather than into the Bond Payment Fund as provided by subdivision (a) of Section 53392. The county auditor shall make those payments to the bond reserve fund only if that fund has unencumbered balances at the beginning of the payment period in an amount less than the amount necessary to pay the principal and interest on the bonds for the next fiscal year. The county auditor shall pay any amount of property tax revenues which exceed the amount necessary for this purpose into the general fund of the city or county.
Cal. GOV § 54307.4 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 54307.4
Section 54307.4
Status: in_force

Issuance of bonds for the construction of facilities for the generation, production, or transmission of electric energy by wind for lighting, heating, and power for public or private uses, shall not be subject to the election procedures of Article 3 (commencing with Section 54380), but undertaking the improvement, and the issuance of bonds therefor, shall be authorized by ordinance or resolution of the local agency governing board, and shall be subject to referendum.
Cal. GOV § 53167.1 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 12 / Section 53167.1
Section 53167.1
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature that this article protect and promote the Internet as an open platform enabling consumer choice, freedom of expression, end-user control, competition, and the freedom to innovate without permission, thereby encouraging the deployment of advanced telecommunications capability and remove barriers to infrastructure investment.
Cal. CIV § 1689.11 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 2 / Title 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 1689.11
Section 1689.11
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (c) of Section 1689.10, within 20 days after a home solicitation contract or offer has been canceled, the buyer, upon demand, must tender to the seller any goods delivered by the seller pursuant to the sale or offer, but he is not obligated to tender at any place other than his own address. If the seller fails to demand possession of goods within 20 days after cancellation, the goods become the property of the buyer without obligation to pay for them.

(b) The buyer has a duty to take reasonable care of the goods in his possession both prior to cancellation and during the 20-day period following. During the 20-day period after cancellation, except for the buyer’s duty of care, the goods are at the seller’s risk.

(c) If the seller has performed any services pursuant to a home solicitation contract or offer prior to its cancellation, the seller is entitled to no compensation. If the seller’s services result in the alteration of property of the buyer, the seller shall restore the property to substantially as good condition as it was at the time the services were rendered.
Cal. GOV § 50667.1 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 50667.1
Section 50667.1
Status: in_force

The bonds and, any interest on, or income from, the bonds are exempt from taxation in this state, except from bank and corporation franchise, gift, inheritance, and estate taxes.
Cal. GOV § 54383 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 54383
Section 54383
Status: in_force

The proposition may be submitted at an election for other propositions.
Cal. GOV § 54225 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Article 8 / Section 54225
Section 54225
Status: in_force

Any local agency disposing of surplus land to an entity described in Section 54222 that intends to use the land for park or recreation purposes, for open-space purposes, for school purposes, or for low- and moderate-income housing purposes may provide for a payment period of up to 20 years in any contract of sale or sale by trust deed for the land. The payment period for surplus land disposed of for housing for persons and families of low and moderate income may exceed 20 years, but the payment period shall not exceed the term that the land is required to be used for low- or moderate-income housing.
Cal. GOV § 57458 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 5 / Chapter 6 / Section 57458
Section 57458
Status: in_force

Until payment, or provision for payment, has been made of all principal, interest, and any other amounts owing on account of any outstanding long-term obligations, which are payable in whole or in part from taxes or assessments upon any property within all or any part of the territory of a dissolved district, the legislative body of the successor shall in each year provide for the levy and collection of taxes or assessments upon the property sufficient to pay any principal, interest, and any other amounts owing on account of such obligations, as they become due. Those taxes or assessments shall be levied and collected in the manner provided by the principal act of the dissolved district.
Cal. CCP § 1216 — California Code / Code ccp / Part 3 / Title 5 / Section 1216
Section 1216
Status: in_force

The officer must return the warrant of arrest and undertaking, if any, received by him from the person arrested, by the return day specified therein.
Cal. GOV § 53388 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.7 / Article 5 / Section 53388
Section 53388
Status: in_force

The legislative body shall submit the proposal to issue the bonds to the voters who reside within the district. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the election shall be conducted in the same manner as other city or county elections.
Cal. GOV § 53438 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 53438
Section 53438
Status: in_force

The duplicate shall be delivered in exchange for the original bond.
Cal. CCP § 412.20 — California Code / Code ccp / Part 2 / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 412.20
Section 412.20
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise required by statute, a summons shall be directed to the defendant, signed by the clerk and issued under the seal of the court in which the action is pending, and it shall contain:

(1) The title of the court in which the action is pending.

(2) The names of the parties to the action.

(3) A direction that the defendant file with the court a written pleading in response to the complaint within 30 days after summons is served on the defendant.

(4) A notice that, unless the defendant so responds, their default will be entered upon application by the plaintiff, and the plaintiff may apply to the court for the relief demanded in the complaint, which could result in garnishment of wages, taking of money or property, or other relief.

(5) The following statement in boldface type:  “You may seek the advice of an attorney in any matter connected with the complaint or this summons. Such attorney should be consulted promptly so that your pleading may be filed or entered within the time required by this summons.”

(6) The following introductory legend at the top of the summons above all other matter, in boldface type, in English and Spanish:

“Notice!  You have been sued.  The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days.  Read information below.”

(b) Each county may, by ordinance, require that the legend contained in paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) be set forth in every summons issued out of the courts of that county in any additional foreign language, if the legend in the additional foreign language is set forth in the summons in the same manner as required in that paragraph.

(c) A summons in a form approved by the Judicial Council is deemed to comply with this section.

(d) For actions regarding residential property brought pursuant to Section 1161, the Judicial Council shall, by January 1, 2027, create for mandatory use a single summons form that includes the information described in paragraphs (3) to (6), inclusive, of subdivision (a) in English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Korean. The Judicial Council shall publish this form on its internet website.
Cal. CIV § 1988 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 1988
Section 1988
Status: in_force

(a) If the personal property described in the notice is not released pursuant to Section 1987, it shall be sold at public sale by competitive bidding. However, if the landlord reasonably believes that the total resale value of the property not released is less than seven hundred dollars ($700), the landlord may retain the property for his or her own use or dispose of it in any manner. Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude the landlord or tenant from bidding on the property at the public sale.

(b) Notice of the time and place of the public sale shall be given by publication pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county where the sale is to be held. The last publication shall be not less than five days before the sale is to be held. The notice of the sale shall not be published before the last of the dates specified for taking possession of the property in any notice given pursuant to Section 1983. The notice of the sale shall describe the property to be sold in a manner reasonably adequate to permit the owner of the property to identify it. The notice may describe all or a portion of the property, but the limitation of liability provided by Section 1989 does not protect the landlord from any liability arising from the disposition of property not described in the notice, except that a trunk, valise, box, or other container which is locked, fastened, or tied in a manner which deters immediate access to its contents may be described as such without describing its contents.

(c) After deduction of the costs of storage, advertising, and sale, any balance of the proceeds of the sale which is not claimed by the former tenant or an owner other than such tenant shall be paid into the treasury of the county in which the sale took place not later than 30 days after the date of sale. The former tenant or other owner may claim the balance within one year from the date of payment to the county by making application to the county treasurer or other official designated by the county. If the county pays the balance or any part thereof to a claimant, neither the county nor any officer or employee thereof is liable to any other claimant as to the amount paid.
Cal. GOV § 53595.25 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 13 / Section 53595.25
Section 53595.25
Status: in_force

(a) A local agency may provide for the issuance of debt instruments for the purpose of refunding any debt instruments or any class, series, or issue of debt instruments of the local agency then outstanding, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption, purchase, or maturity of debt instruments.

(b) The proceeds of any debt instruments issued for the purpose of refunding of outstanding debt instruments may, in the discretion of the local agency, be (1) applied to the purchase, redemption prior to maturity, or retirement at maturity of any outstanding debt instruments on their redemption date or dates, or (2) paid to a third person to assume the local agency’s obligation to make the payments, and may, pending that application, be placed in escrow to be reapplied to the purchase, retirement at maturity, or redemption on the date or dates determined by the local agency.

(c) Any proceeds placed in escrow may, pending their use, be invested and reinvested in obligations or securities authorized by resolutions of the legislative body of the local agency, payable or maturing at the time or times as are appropriate to ensure the prompt payment of the principal, interest, and redemption premium if any, of the outstanding debt instruments to be refunded. The interest, income, and profits, if any, earned or realized on this investment may also be applied to the payment of the outstanding debt instruments to be refunded or to the payment of interest on the refunding debt instruments. After the terms of the escrow have been fully satisfied and carried out, any balance of the proceeds and interest, income, and profits, if any, earned or realized on the investment thereof may be returned to the local agency for use by the local agency.

(d) All of the refunding debt instruments are subject to this article in the same manner, and to the same extent, as other debt instruments issued pursuant to this article.
Cal. GOV § 51294.1 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Article 6 / Section 51294.1
Section 51294.1
Status: in_force

After 30 days have elapsed following its action, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 51291, advising the local governing body of a county or city administering an agricultural preserve of its intention to consider the location of a public improvement within such agricultural preserve, a public agency proposing to acquire land within an agricultural preserve for water transmission facilities which will extend into more than one county, may file the proposed route of the facilities with each county or city administering an agricultural preserve into which the facilities will extend and request each county or city to approve or agree to the location of the facilities or the acquisition of the land therefor. Upon approval or agreement, the provisions of Section 51292 shall not apply to the location of the proposed water transmission facility or the acquisition of land therefor in any county or city which has approved or agreed to the location or acquisition.
Cal. GOV § 54426 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 4 / Section 54426
Section 54426
Status: in_force

In its discretion the legislative body may provide in the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds that, the principal, interest, and sums for other security funds shall be paid from the revenues prior to paying the maintenance and operation costs of the enterprise.
Cal. CCP § 414.10 — California Code / Code ccp / Part 2 / Title 5 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 414.10
Section 414.10
Status: in_force

A summons may be served by any person who is at least 18 years of age and not a party to the action.
Cal. GOV § 51282.5 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Article 5 / Section 51282.5
Section 51282.5
Status: in_force

The owner of any land which has been zoned as a timberland production pursuant to Section 51112 or 51113, and that zoning has been recorded as provided in Section 51117, may petition the board or council for cancellation of any contract as to all or part of the land. Upon petition, the board or council shall approve the cancellation of the contract.

The provisions of Section 51283 shall not apply to any cancellation under this section, and no cancellation fee shall be imposed.
Cal. GOV § 50669.1 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 50669.1
Section 50669.1
Status: in_force

The local agency shall cause to be published a summary statement showing the amount of revenues collected which are required as security for payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds, the disbursements from such revenues in reasonable detail, and a general financial statement.
Cal. GOV § 53101 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 6 / Section 53101
Section 53101
Status: in_force

“Public agency,” as used in this article, means the state, and any city, county, city and county, municipal corporation, public district, or public authority located in whole or in part within this state which provides or has authority to provide firefighting, police, ambulance, medical, or other emergency services.
Cal. CIV § 1942.9 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 1942.9
Section 1942.9
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a landlord shall not, with respect to a tenant who has COVID-19 rental debt, as that term is defined in Section 1179.02 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and who has submitted a declaration of COVID-19-related financial distress, as defined in Section 1179.02 of the Code of Civil Procedure, do either of the following:

(1) Charge a tenant, or attempt to collect from a tenant, fees assessed for the late payment of that COVID-19 rental debt.

(2) Increase fees charged to the tenant or charge the tenant fees for services previously provided by the landlord without charge.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, a landlord who temporarily reduces or makes unavailable a service or amenity as the result of compliance with federal, state, or local public health orders or guidelines shall not be considered to have violated the rental or lease agreement, nor to have provided different terms or conditions of tenancy or reduced services for purposes of any law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or initiative measure adopted by a local governmental entity that establishes a maximum amount that a landlord may charge a tenant for rent.
Cal. CCP § 285.2 — California Code / Code ccp / Part 1 / Title 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 285.2
Section 285.2
Status: in_force

If a reduction in public funding for legal service materially impairs a legal service agency attorney’s ability to represent an indigent client, the court, on its own motion or on the motion of either the client or attorney, shall permit the withdrawal of such attorney upon a showing that all of the following apply:

(a) There are not adequate public funds to continue the effective representation of the indigent client.

(b) A good faith effort was made to find alternate representation for such client.

(c) All reasonable steps to reduce the legal prejudice to the client have been taken.

A showing of indigency of the client, in and of itself, will not be deemed sufficient cause to deny the application for withdrawal.
Cal. GOV § 50034 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 50034
Section 50034
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains an internet website for use by the public shall ensure that the internet website utilizes a “.gov” top-level domain or a “.ca.gov” second-level domain.

(2) If a local agency that is subject to paragraph (1) maintains an internet website for use by the public that is noncompliant with paragraph (1) by January 1, 2029, that local agency shall redirect that internet website to a domain name that does comply with paragraph (1).

(b) No later than January 1, 2029, a local agency that maintains public email addresses for its employees shall ensure that each email address provided to its employees utilizes a “.gov” domain name or a “.ca.gov” domain name.

(c) For purposes of this section, “local agency” means a city, county, or city and county.
Cal. GOV § 51304 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 51304
Section 51304
Status: in_force

The city may provide in the contract for the payment to the county of a consideration agreed upon, which shall be paid to the county treasurer.
Cal. CIV § 1995.220 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 1995.220
Section 1995.220
Status: in_force

An ambiguity in a restriction on transfer of a tenant’s interest in a lease shall be construed in favor of transferability.
Cal. GOV § 51542 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 51542
Section 51542
Status: in_force

When the city charter or a city ordinance authorized by the charter provides, the county officers designated in the charter or ordinance shall perform any of the following duties of the city legislative body, assessor, tax collector, or other officers:

(a) The assessment of city property for city taxes.

(b) The equalization and correction of the assessment.

(c) The collection, payment, and enforcement of the taxes, including delinquent taxes.

(d) The redemption of property from sale or other penalty for nonpayment of city taxes.
Cal. GOV § 50474.22 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 6 / Section 50474.22
Section 50474.22
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, “customer facility charge” means any fee, including an alternative fee, required by the Los Angeles International Airport to be collected by a rental company from a renter for any of the following purposes:

(1) To finance, design, construct, or otherwise improve consolidated airport vehicle rental facilities.

(2) To finance, design, construct, operate, maintain, or otherwise improve common-use transportation systems that move passengers between airport terminals and those consolidated vehicle rental facilities, and acquire vehicles for use in that system.

(3) To finance, design, construct, or otherwise improve terminal modifications solely to accommodate and provide customer access to common-use transportation systems. The fees designated as a customer facility charge shall not otherwise be used to pay for terminal expansion, gate expansion, runway expansion, changes in hours of operation, or changes in the number of flights arriving or departing from the airport.

(b) The aggregate amount to be collected shall not exceed the reasonable costs, as determined by an audit by an independent auditor paid for by the airport, to finance, design, construct, operate, maintain, or otherwise improve, as applicable, those facilities, systems, and modifications. The auditor shall independently examine and substantiate the necessity for, and the amount of, the customer facility charge, including whether the airport’s actual or projected costs are supported and justified, any steps the airport may take to limit costs, potential alternatives for meeting the airport’s revenue needs other than the collection of the fee, and whether and to what extent rental companies or other businesses or individuals using the facility or common-use transportation system may pay for the costs associated with these facilities and systems apart from the fee from rental customers, or whether the airport did not comply with any provision of this section. Copies of the audit shall be posted on the airport’s internet website. In the case of a customer facility charge for a common-use transportation system, the audit also shall consider the reasonable costs of providing the transit system or busing network pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a). Any audit required by this subdivision may be included as a part of an audit of an airport’s finances.

(c) The authorization under this section for an airport to impose a customer facility charge shall become inoperative when bonds, capital contributions, availability payment contracts, lease agreements, or other forms for financing are paid or reimbursed. The maximum term for financing under this section shall not exceed 35 years.

(d) This section shall not apply to any fee, including an alternative fee, required by an airport other than the Los Angeles International Airport to be collected by a rental company from a renter.
Cal. GOV § 53369.13 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.6 / Article 2 / Section 53369.13
Section 53369.13
Status: in_force

After adopting the resolution pursuant to Section 53369.10, the legislative body shall designate and direct the city engineer or other appropriate official to prepare an infrastructure plan pursuant to Section 53369.14.
Cal. CIV § 1993.05 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 1993.05
Section 1993.05
Status: in_force

A notice in substantially the following form given to a person (other than the former tenant) the landlord reasonably believes to be the owner of personal property satisfies the requirements of Section 1993.03:

Notice of Right to Reclaim Abandoned Property
To:

(Name of owner)

(Address of owner)
When   (Name of former tenant)   vacated the premises at

,

(Address of premises, including room, if any)

the following personal property remained:

(Insert description of the personal property)

You may claim this property at

.

(Address where property may be claimed)

Unless you pay the reasonable cost of storage for all of the above-described property, and take possession of the property that you claim, not later than _______ (insert date not less than 15 days after notice is personally delivered or, if mailed, not less than 18 days after notice is deposited in the mail) this property may be disposed of pursuant to Section 1993.07 of the Civil Code.

(Insert here the statement required by subdivision (b) of this section)
Dated: (Signature of landlord)

(Type or print name of landlord)

(Telephone number of landlord)

(Address of landlord)
Cal. GOV § 54309.1 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 54309.1
Section 54309.1
Status: in_force

“Enterprise” includes, but is not limited to, all parts of the enterprise, all appurtenances to it, and:

(a) Lands, easements, rights in land, water rights, contract rights, and franchises;

(b) Approaches, dams, reservoirs, trunk, connecting, and other water mains, filtration works, pumping stations, water supply, storage, and distribution facilities and equipment;

(c) Garbage trucks, equipment, dumps, garbage disposal plants, and incinerators or other disposal facilities, including facilities to sort and prepare components of solid waste for sale and facilities to convert solid waste to energy and reusable materials;

(d) Sewage treatment plants, sewage disposal plants, intercepting and collecting sewers, outfall sewers, trunk, connecting, and other sewer mains;

(e) The franchises or licenses to operate a ferry or ferry system, all boats and vessels, all land and interest in land, all slips, wharves, piers, landing places, approaches, and all facilities and equipment used in the maintenance and operation of a ferry or ferry system, or harbor, including small boat harbors, marinas, aquatic playgrounds, and similar recreational facilities;

(f) Ambulances, both inpatient and outpatient facilities, laboratories, pharmacies, surgical instruments, and equipment of such nature as may be reasonably necessary for the treatment of patients; and

(g) All buildings, structures, improvements, equipment, ditches, canals, and facilities whatsoever appurtenant or relating to the enterprise.
Cal. GOV § 53959 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 15 / Section 53959
Section 53959
Status: in_force

Upon demand of the county auditor or the governing board of the district, the officer entrusted with the fund shall give an account of the fund.
Cal. GOV § 50728 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3.5 / Article 2 / Section 50728
Section 50728
Status: in_force

An indenture may include a clause limiting the power of the board to issue additional bonds for the purpose of acquiring, constructing or completing any improvement or any part thereof.
Cal. GOV § 51545 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 51545
Section 51545
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors shall cause notice of the charter provision or ordinance to be given to the designated county officers.
Cal. GOV § 53589 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 11 / Section 53589
Section 53589
Status: in_force

This article provides a complete, additional, and alternative method for doing the things authorized by this article and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to the powers conferred by any other laws. The issuance of bonds and the entering into any credit reimbursement or other agreement under this article does not need to comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the local agency or the issuance of bonds or the incurring of indebtedness, except that bonds which were subject to investigations, reports, and approval or certification by the Treasurer pursuant to the District Securities Investigation Law of 1965, Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 58750) of Division 2 of Title 6, and the Districts Securities Law, Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 20000) of Division 10 of the Water Code prior to the adoption of this article shall continue to be subject to the investigations, reports, and approval or certification.
Cal. GOV § 50794 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3.5 / Article 7 / Section 50794
Section 50794
Status: in_force

If any surplus shall exist in the construction fund after the payment in full of all costs of acquisition, construction and completion of the project for which the revenue bonds were issued, the same may be paid out and disbursed for any of the purposes provided for in this chapter or in any agreement which may be made by the board in any indenture for the issuance of the revenue bonds.
Cal. GOV § 50561 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 9 / Section 50561
Section 50561
Status: in_force

The legislative body shall sell the improvement to the highest responsible bidder or may reject any or all bids.
Cal. GOV § 50084 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 50084
Section 50084
Status: in_force

Each local agency’s hiring practices and promotional practices shall conform to the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Cal. GOV § 56034 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 56034
Section 56034
Status: in_force

“Disincorporation” means the dissolution, extinguishment, or termination of the existence of a city and the cessation of its corporate powers, except for the purpose of winding up the affairs of the city.
Cal. CIV § 887.070 — California Code / Code civ / Division 2 / Part 2 / Title 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 887.070
Section 887.070
Status: in_force

In an action to establish the abandonment of an easement pursuant to this chapter, the court shall permit the owner of the easement to record a late notice of intent to preserve the easement as a condition of dismissal of the action, upon payment into court for the benefit of the owner of the real property the litigation expenses attributable to the easement or portion thereof as to which the notice is recorded. As used in this section, the term “litigation expenses” means recoverable costs and expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred in preparation for the action, including a reasonable attorney’s fee.
Cal. GOV § 53186 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 3 / Section 53186
Section 53186
Status: in_force

The powers of an integrated financing district shall be in addition to those of each financing act, and may be used instead of, in addition to, or in conjunction with, the powers contained in the financing act.
Cal. GOV § 50251 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 9 / Section 50251
Section 50251
Status: in_force

The amount of the assessment shall be collected at the time and in the manner of ordinary local agency taxes. If delinquent, the amount is subject to the same penalties and procedure of foreclosure and sale provided for ordinary local agency taxes.
Cal. GOV § 54703 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6.4 / Article 1 / Section 54703
Section 54703
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982.
Cal. GOV § 51543 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 51543
Section 51543
Status: in_force

The county officers designated shall be officers who perform duties of the same character as the city officers whose duties are transferred to them.
Cal. GOV § 53395.7 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.8 / Article 1 / Section 53395.7
Section 53395.7
Status: in_force

An action to determine the validity of the issuance of bonds pursuant to this chapter may be brought pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 860) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure. However, notwithstanding the time limits specified in Section 860 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the action shall be commenced within 30 days after adoption of the resolution pursuant to Section 53397.6 providing for issuance of the bonds if the action is brought by an interested person pursuant to Section 863 of the Code of Civil Procedure. Any appeal from a judgment in that action or proceeding shall be commenced within 30 days after entry of judgment.
Cal. CIV § 1956 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 1956
Section 1956
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise agreed by the lessor and lessee, a lessee of personal property must bear all such expenses concerning it as might naturally be foreseen to attend it during its use by him or her, and all other expenses must be borne by the lessor.
Cal. GOV § 53298.5 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 4.5 / Section 53298.5
Section 53298.5
Status: in_force

(a) Any officer, manager, or supervisor who violates Section 53298 with malicious intent is punishable by a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and imprisonment in the county jail for up to a period of one year. In addition, any local agency officer, manager, or supervisor who maliciously engages in conduct prohibited by Section 53298 shall be disciplined as provided by local personnel rules and regulations.

(b) In addition to all other penalties provided by law, any local officer, manager, or supervisor who has been found by a court to have violated the provisions of Section 53298 with malicious intent shall be individually liable for damages in an action brought against him or her by the injured employee. Punitive damages may be awarded by the court where the offending party has acted with malice. Where liability has been established, the injured employee shall also be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees as provided by law. In no way, shall the provisions of this article establish any liability for punitive damages or any new cause of action against the local public entity other than liabilities contained in existing law.
Cal. GOV § 54405 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 4 / Section 54405
Section 54405
Status: in_force

The resolution may provide the terms and conditions upon which the bonds may be declared or become due and payable upon specified defaults.
Cal. GOV § 56887.5 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 3 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 56887.5
Section 56887.5
Status: in_force

If any change of organization or reorganization pertains to city or district territory which is located, in whole or in part, within the boundaries of any city or county, any terms and conditions authorized by Section 56886 may be made applicable to that city or county. However, no indebtedness or liability which is subject to the requirement of an election, under the provisions of Section 18 of Article XVI of the California Constitution, shall be incurred or assumed by any city or county, except as provided in Section 18 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.
Cal. GOV § 50771 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3.5 / Article 5 / Section 50771
Section 50771
Status: in_force

While any revenue bonds issued by the board remain outstanding, the powers and duties of the board shall not be diminished or impaired in any manner that will adversely affect the interest and rights of the holders of the bonds.
Cal. GOV § 51155 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 6.7 / Article 6 / Section 51155
Section 51155
Status: in_force

When any action in eminent domain for the condemnation of the fee title of an entire parcel of land zoned as timberland production is filed or when that land is acquired in lieu of eminent domain for a public agency or person or whenever there is any such action or acquisition by the federal government or any person, instrumentality or agency acting under authority or power of the federal government, the parcel shall be deemed immediately rezoned (pursuant to Section 51130) as to the land actually being condemned or so acquired as of the date the action is filed and for the purposes of establishing the value of the land, the timberland production zone (TPZ) shall be deemed never to have existed.

Upon the termination of such a proceeding, the parcel shall be immediately rezoned for all land actually taken or acquired.

When an action to condemn or acquire less than all of a parcel of land subject to a TPZ is commenced, the parcel shall be deemed immediately rezoned as to the land actually condemned or acquired and shall be disregarded in the valuation process only as to the land actually being taken, unless the remaining land subject to the TPZ will be adversely affected by the condemnation, in which case the value of that damage shall be computed without regard to the TPZ.

When an action to condemn or acquire an interest which is less than the fee title of an entire parcel or any portion thereof, of land subject to a TPZ is commenced, the parcel shall be deemed immediately rezoned as to that interest and for the purpose of establishing the value of that interest only shall be deemed never to have existed, unless the remaining interests in any of the land subject to the TPZ will be adversely affected, in which case the value of that damage shall be computed without regard to the TPZ.

The land actually taken shall be removed from the TPZ. Under no circumstances shall land be removed that is not actually taken, except that when only a portion of the land or less than a fee interest in the land is taken or acquired, the parcel may be immediately rezoned with respect to the remaining portion or interest upon petition of either party, and pursuant to the provisions of Article 4 (commencing with Section 51130).

For the purposes of this section, a finding by the board or council that no authorized use may be made of the land if the TPZ is continued on the remaining portion or interest in the land may satisfy the requirements of subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 51134, and subdivisions (a), (b), and (c) of Section 4621.2 of the Public Resources Code.
Cal. GOV § 53859.07 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 7.7 / Section 53859.07
Section 53859.07
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 53854 and 53856, any note issued pursuant to this article to the extent not paid from grant or loan funds of the local agency pledged for the payment thereof, shall be paid with the interest thereon to the extent permitted by law from any taxes, income, revenue, cash receipts, or other moneys of local agency lawfully available therefor. Taxes, income, revenue, cash receipts or other moneys of the local agency lawfully available to pay a loan may be used to pay any note issued in anticipation of such loan, pending the granting of the loan.
Cal. GOV § 53356.9 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 5 / Section 53356.9
Section 53356.9
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or any other provision of law applicable to foreclosure action, the judgment of foreclosure and sale of a lot or parcel pursuant to this chapter shall not terminate or otherwise affect the rights of the holder of an easement in that lot or parcel.

(b) No provision of this section shall be interpreted as limiting any rights otherwise agreed to under existing contract.
Cal. GOV § 57327 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 57327
Section 57327
Status: in_force

No payment for the use, or right of use, of the existing property, real or personal, of any district or city shall be required by reason of the annexation of territory to that district or city.
Cal. GOV § 56332.5 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 56332.5
Section 56332.5
Status: in_force

(a) If the commission does not have representation from independent special districts on or before January 1, 2001, the commission shall initiate proceedings for representation of independent special districts upon the commission if either of the following occur:

(1) Upon receipt of a written request by one or more members of the selection committee representing districts having 10 percent or more of the assessed value of taxable property within the county, as shown on the last equalized county assessment roll.

(2) Upon adoption of a resolution by the commission proposing representation of special districts upon the commission.

(b) The commission, at its next regular meeting, shall adopt a resolution of intention. The resolution of intention shall state whether the proceedings are initiated by the commission or by an independent special district or districts, in which case, the names of those districts shall be set forth. The commission shall order the executive officer to call and give notice of a meeting of the independent special district selection committee to be held within 15 days after the adoption of the resolution in order to determine whether independent special districts shall accept representation on the commission and appoint independent special district representation pursuant to Section 56332.
Cal. GOV § 51555 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 51555
Section 51555
Status: in_force

The net amounts of collections of current and delinquent taxes and redemptions shall be paid to the city monthly, or at such other times agreed upon between the city legislative body and the board of supervisors.
Cal. GOV § 55308 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 55308
Section 55308
Status: in_force

A local agency shall let contracts for furnishing labor or materials for the construction or completion of conduits or line constructed by it in another city or sanitary district pursuant to Article 3, Chapter 1. This chapter does not prohibit the local agency itself from constructing or completing the work and employing the necessary labor without advertisement for proposals or letting of a contract.
Cal. GOV § 51294 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Article 6 / Section 51294
Section 51294
Status: in_force

Section 51292 shall be enforceable only by mandamus proceedings by the local governing body administering the agricultural preserve. However, as applied to condemnors whose determination of necessity is not conclusive by statute, evidence as to the compliance of the condemnor with Section 51292 shall be admissible on motion of any of the parties in any action otherwise authorized to be brought by the landowner or in any action against the landowner.
Cal. GOV § 53363.8 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 5 / Section 53363.8
Section 53363.8
Status: in_force

For purposes of this article, the term “designated costs of issuing the refunding bonds” means any of the following costs and expenses designated by the legislative body in the resolution providing for the issuance of the refunding bonds:

(a) All expenses incident to the calling, retiring, or paying of the bonds to be refunded and incident to the issuance of refunding bonds, including the charges of any agent in connection with the issuance of the refunding bonds or in connection with the redemption or retirement of the bonds to be refunded.

(b) Either of the following:

(1) The interest upon the refunding bonds from the date of sale of the refunding bonds to the date of payment of the bonds to be refunded out of the proceeds of the sale of the refunding bonds or to the date upon which the bonds to be refunded will be paid pursuant to call or agreement with the holders of the bonds.

(2) The interest upon the bonds to be refunded from the date of sale of the refunding bonds to the date of payment of the bonds to be refunded or to the date upon which the bonds to be refunded will be paid pursuant to call or agreement with the holders of the bonds.

(c) Any premium necessary in the calling or retiring of the bonds to be refunded.
Cal. GOV § 50593 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 2 / Section 50593
Section 50593
Status: in_force

If the legislative body determines that the public interest and convenience require the formation of a district, it may adopt an ordinance declaring its intention to form a district pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The ordinance of intention, in addition to making the foregoing determination, shall also contain:

(a) A general description of the exterior boundaries of the proposed district, as specified in Section 50594.

(b) A general description of the maintenance proposed to be done and the open areas to be maintained or conserved thereby.

(c) A statement that an annual assessment may be levied to pay the costs and expenses of the maintenance on the open areas.

(d) A statement that amounts so assessed shall be billed for and collected as a part of the regular tax bills.

(e) The day, hour and place for the hearing by the legislative body of protests and objections to the formation of the proposed district or to the proposed maintenance, and a statement that any owner of property liable to be assessed for the maintenance may make written protest against the proposed maintenance or against the formation of the proposed district or both by filing a written protest with the clerk at any time not later than the hour so fixed for the hearing. The time for the hearing shall not be less than 15 or more than 60 days from the date of the adoption by the legislative body of the ordinance. If new or increased assessments are proposed, the legislative body shall comply with the notice, hearing, and protest procedures in Section 53753.
Cal. GOV § 53824 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 7 / Section 53824
Section 53824
Status: in_force

All such notes, tax anticipation warrants, or other evidences of indebtedness shall be issued only after the adoption of a resolution by a four-fifths vote of all members of the legislative body.
Cal. CIV § 1983 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 1983
Section 1983
Status: in_force

(a) Where personal property remains on the premises after a tenancy has terminated and the premises have been vacated by the tenant, the landlord shall give written notice to the tenant and to any other person the landlord reasonably believes to be the owner of the property. If the property consists of records, the tenant shall be presumed to be the owner of the records for the purposes of this chapter.

(b) The notice shall describe the property in a manner reasonably adequate to permit the owner of the property to identify it. The notice may describe all or a portion of the property, but the limitation of liability provided by Section 1989 does not protect the landlord from any liability arising from the disposition of property not described in the notice except that a trunk, valise, box, or other container which is locked, fastened, or tied in a manner which deters immediate access to its contents may be described as such without describing its contents. The notice shall advise the person to be notified that reasonable costs of storage may be charged before the property is returned, where the property may be claimed, and the date before which the claim must be made. The date specified in the notice shall be a date not less than 15 days after the notice is personally delivered or, if mailed, not less than 18 days after the notice is deposited in the mail.

(c) The notice shall be personally delivered to the person to be notified or sent by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to the person to be notified at his or her last known address and, if there is reason to believe that the notice sent to that address will not be received by that person, also to any other address known to the landlord where the person may reasonably be expected to receive the notice. If the notice is sent by mail to the former tenant, one copy shall be sent to the premises vacated by the tenant. If the former tenant provided the landlord with the tenant’s email address, the landlord may also send the notice by email.
Cal. GOV § 53938 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 13.5 / Section 53938
Section 53938
Status: in_force

As used in this article, “transaction” means negotiated purchase and sale, gift, or devise.
Cal. GOV § 53830 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 7 / Section 53830
Section 53830
Status: in_force

The repayment of money borrowed by any school district, county board of education, or community college district constitutes a first lien and charge against the taxes, revenue, and other income collected during the fiscal year in which the money was borrowed and shall be repaid from the first money received by such school district, county board of education, or community college district from the taxes, revenue, and income.
Cal. GOV § 55641 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 55641
Section 55641
Status: in_force

When a contract has been made, the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection may exercise the same powers and duties within the county for the provision of rescue and resuscitator services which by state or local law are conferred upon officers of the county.
Cal. GOV § 54416 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 4 / Section 54416
Section 54416
Status: in_force

The legislative body may issue and sell the bonds in the manner it determines.
Cal. GOV § 54111 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Article 4.5 / Section 54111
Section 54111
Status: in_force

When the legislative body has paid the board the total of the agreed rentals, the board shall convey to the local agency in the name of the State the building mentioned in the agreement.
Cal. GOV § 53595.55 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 13 / Section 53595.55
Section 53595.55
Status: in_force

This article shall be deemed to provide a complete, additional, and alternative method for doing the things authorized hereby and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to powers conferred by other laws. This article shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate its purposes. To the extent that this article is inconsistent with any other general statute or special act or parts thereof, this article shall be deemed controlling.
Cal. GOV § 51015 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 51015
Section 51015
Status: in_force

(a) A pipeline operator shall provide to the fire department having fire suppression responsibilities a map or suitable diagram showing the location of the pipeline, a description of all products transported within the pipeline, and a contingency plan for pipeline emergencies that shall include, but not be limited to, any reasonable information that the State Fire Marshal may require.

(b) The State Fire Marshal, for purposes of carrying out the requirements of state or federal law relating to hazardous liquid pipeline safety, including, but not limited to, developing or assisting in the development of pipeline standards or regulations, determining compliance with this chapter, or carrying out any requirement of this chapter, may require the owner or operator of a pipeline to do the following:

(1) Establish and maintain records specified by the State Fire Marshal.

(2) Make reports pursuant to methods and in a manner specified by the State Fire Marshal.

(3) Provide any information that the State Fire Marshal may reasonably require, including, but not limited to, maps, written procedures, accident reporting, or information on design, construction, testing, or operation and maintenance.

(c) The State Fire Marshal, or an officer or employee authorized by the State Fire Marshal, at any reasonable time, upon presentation of credentials, shall have a right of entry to, upon, or through any premises on which records, reports, or any other information required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter are located and may access and copy those records, reports, or other information.

(d) The State Fire Marshal may disclose records, reports, or other information required to be maintained pursuant to this chapter to an officer, employee, or authorized representative of the state or the United States for purposes of carrying out the requirements of this chapter or the federal Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act of 1979 (49 U.S.C. Sec. 60101 et seq.), or when relevant to a proceeding pursuant to this chapter.

(e) A pipeline operator shall offer to meet with the local fire department having fire suppression responsibilities at least once each calendar year to discuss and review contingency plans for pipeline emergencies.
Cal. GOV § 53604 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 53604
Section 53604
Status: in_force

The legislative body may sell, or exchange for other eligible securities, and reinvest the proceeds of, the securities purchased.
Cal. CIV § 1934 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 1934
Section 1934
Status: in_force

If the hiring of a thing is terminable at the pleasure of one of the parties, it is terminated by notice to the other of his death or incapacity to contract. In other cases it is not terminated thereby.
Cal. GOV § 50474.5 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 6 / Section 50474.5
Section 50474.5
Status: in_force

Whenever a local agency rents or leases hangar space at any airport owned or operated by it, the local agency may regulate the conduct of aircraft maintenance or repairs for compensation at or in the hangar space, but may not prohibit the renter or lessee from performing maintenance or repair on aircraft owned or controlled by the renter or lessee.
Cal. GOV § 55362 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 55362
Section 55362
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this article, proceedings before the Public Utilities Commission shall be had and conducted pursuant to the Public Utilities Act.
Cal. GOV § 53591 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 12 / Section 53591
Section 53591
Status: in_force

No investment firm that has, or has had, a financial advisory relationship with respect to a new issue of bonds shall acquire as principal either alone or as a participant in a syndicate or other similar account formed for the purpose of purchasing, directly or indirectly, from the issuer all or any portion of the issue, or arrange for the acquisition or participation by a person controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment firm, unless the issue is to be sold by the issuer at competitive bid and the issuer has, prior to the bid, expressly consented in writing to the acquisition or participation. The limitations and requirements set forth in this section also apply to any investment firm controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the investment firm having a financial advisory relationship. The use of the term “indirectly” in this section does not preclude any investment firm which has a financial advisory relationship with respect to a new issue of bonds from purchasing any of those bonds from an underwriter, either for its own trading account or for the account of its customers, except to the extent that the purchase is made to contravene the purpose and intent of this section.
Cal. GOV § 53329 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 2 / Section 53329
Section 53329
Status: in_force

After the canvass of returns of any election conducted pursuant to Section 53326, the legislative body shall take no further action with respect to authorizing the specified special tax within the community facilities district for one year from the date of the election if the question of authorizing that specified special tax fails to receive approval by two-thirds of the votes cast upon the question.
Cal. GOV § 56829 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 3 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 56829
Section 56829
Status: in_force

The executive officer shall give notice of that hearing by publication, as provided in Sections 56153 and 56154, and by posting, as provided in Sections 56158 and 56159.
Cal. GOV § 51296.2 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Article 7 / Section 51296.2
Section 51296.2
Status: in_force

Both of the following shall apply to land within a designated farmland security zone:

(a) The land shall be eligible for property tax valuation pursuant to Section 423.4 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any special tax approved by the voters for urban-related services on or after January 1, 1999, on the land or any living improvement shall be levied at a reduced rate unless the tax directly benefits the land or the living improvements.
Cal. CIV § 1995.320 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 1995.320
Section 1995.320
Status: in_force

If a tenant transfers the tenant’s interest in a lease in violation of a restriction on transfer of the tenant’s interest in the lease, in addition to any other remedies provided by law for breach of a lease, the landlord has all the remedies provided for breach of contract, including, but not limited to, either or both of the following:

(a) The right to contract damages caused by the tenant’s breach.

(b) The right to terminate the lease.
Cal. GOV § 51056 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 51056
Section 51056
Status: in_force

No grant of an open-space easement shall be accepted by a city or county, unless the governing body, by resolution, finds:

(a) That the preservation of the land as open space is consistent with the general plan of the city and county; and

(b) That the preservation of the land as open space is in the best interest of the state, county, or city and is important to the public for the enjoyment of scenic beauty, for the use of natural resources, for recreation, or for the production of food or fiber and specifically because one or more of the following reasons exist:

(1) It is likely that at some time the public may acquire the land for a park or other public use.

(2) The land is unimproved and has scenic value to the public as viewed from a public highway or from public or private buildings.

(3) The retention of the land as open space will add to the amenities of living in adjoining or neighboring urbanized areas.

(4) The land lies in an area which in the public interest should remain rural in character and the retention of the land as open space will help preserve the rural character of the area.

(5) It is in the public interest that the land remain in its natural state, including the trees and other natural growth, as a means of preventing floods or because of its value as watershed.

(6) The land lies within an established scenic highway corridor.

(7) The land is valuable to the public as a wildlife preserve or sanctuary and the instrument contains appropriate covenants to that end.

(8) The public interest will otherwise be served in a manner recited in the resolution and consistent with the purposes of this subdivision and Article XXVIII of the Constitution of the State of California.

The resolution of the governing body shall establish a conclusive presumption that the conditions set forth in subdivisions (a) and (b) have been satisfied.
Cal. CIV § 1954.215 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 1954.215
Section 1954.215
Status: in_force

The rights or obligations established under this chapter shall not be waived. Any purported waiver is void.
Cal. GOV § 50669 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 50669
Section 50669
Status: in_force

At all times, the books shall be subject to the inspection of the holders of not less than 10 percent of the outstanding bonds or their representatives authorized in writing.
Cal. GOV § 53079 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 53079
Section 53079
Status: in_force

(a) “Local public entity,” as used in this section, means any city or county, whether general law or chartered, district, public authority, public agency, or public corporation but does not include any entity of the state.

(b) If a local public entity requires any person, on or after January 1, 1986, to furnish a security, in the form of cash or a cashier’s check made payable to the local public entity, to guarantee the performance of any act or agreement related to a construction project, and if the local public entity invests that cash or the proceeds of that check, the local public entity shall pay interest on all, or any portion, of the amount of the balance of the security deposit which is returned to the person who furnished the security if the security is held by the local public entity for more than 30 days. The local public entity shall pay interest on that amount. The minimum interest rate paid shall be the average rate of return earned by the local public entity on its investments during the four full calendar quarters last preceding the return of the security deposit, less 1 full percentage point. Interest shall be paid from the date the security is provided to the local public entity until the date that all, or any portion, of the balance of the security deposit is returned to the person who furnished the security.

(c) The Legislature finds and declares that the payment of interest by local public entities for security furnished, as described in subdivision (b), is a matter of statewide interest and concern and the Legislature intends by this section to occupy the field of this regulation.
Cal. GOV § 57502 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 57502
Section 57502
Status: in_force

The territory of a consolidated district shall be liable for payment of principal, interest, and any other amounts which become due on account of any outstanding or then authorized but thereafter issued bonds, including revenue bonds, or other contracts or obligations of all predecessor districts, and are subject to the levying or fixing and collection of any of the following which may be necessary to provide for payment:

(a) Taxes or assessments.

(b) Service charges, rentals, or rates.

(c) Both taxes or assessments and service charges, rentals, or rates.

However, only the territory within an improvement district shall be liable for any payment required on account of any bonds, including revenue bonds, or other contracts previously authorized or issued by, or on behalf of, the improvement district.
Cal. GOV § 56897 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 3 / Part 3 / Chapter 6 / Article 4 / Section 56897
Section 56897
Status: in_force

If pursuant to Section 56895, the commission approves any addition, deletion, amendment, or revision of its resolution making determinations, further proceedings for the change of organization or reorganization shall be taken in compliance with that addition, deletion, amendment, or revision. Any provision of this division requiring compliance with the resolution adopted by the commission making determinations shall be deemed to include any addition, deletion, amendment, or revision made to that resolution.
Cal. GOV § 53555 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 9 / Section 53555
Section 53555
Status: in_force

Refunding bonds issued pursuant to this article may be exchanged for the bonds to be refunded on such basis as the legislative body determines is for the benefit of the local agency but in no case on the basis that the principal amount of refunding bonds exceeds the principal amount of the bonds to be refunded plus the costs of issuing the refunding bonds. As an alternative to exchanging the refunding bonds for the bonds to be refunded, the legislative body may sell the refunding bonds at public or private sale for not less than their par value. The proceeds of any sale of refunding bonds for cash shall be placed in the treasury of the local agency to the credit of a fund to be established for the purpose of refunding the bonds to be refunded, which fund shall be designated the “funding fund,” and such proceeds shall be applied only as permitted by this article.
Cal. GOV § 50081.2 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 50081.2
Section 50081.2
Status: in_force

The legislative body of a local agency may furnish police officers and deputy sheriffs assigned to helicopter duty with the following safety equipment:

(a) Fireproof coveralls or other suitable fireproof uniforms, fireproof underwear, and fireproof stockings.

(b) Flight boots.

(c) Suitable plastic aviation-type safety helmet.

Such equipment shall remain the property of the local agency and shall be returned upon request of the local agency.
Cal. CIV § 880.340 — California Code / Code civ / Division 2 / Part 2 / Title 5 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 880.340
Section 880.340
Status: in_force

Subject to all statutory requirements for recorded documents, a notice of intent to preserve an interest in real property shall be in substantially the following form:

RECORDING INFORMATION

Recording requested by: FOR USE OF COUNTY
RECORDER
After recording return to: Indexing instructions.
This notice must be
indexed as follows:

Grantor and grantee
index—each claimant
is a grantor.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO PRESERVE INTEREST

This notice is intended to preserve an interest in real property from extinguishment pursuant to Title 5 (commencing with Section 880.020) of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Civil Code (Marketable Record Title).

Claimant Name:
Mailing address:
(must be given for each claimant)

Interest  Character (e.g., power of
termination):

Record location of document
creating or evidencing
interest in claimant:

Real Property Legal description (may be same
as in recorded document
creating or evidencing
interest in claimant):

I assert under penalty of perjury that this notice is not recorded for the purpose of slandering title to real property and I am informed and believe that the information contained in this notice is true. If this notice is made on behalf of a claimant, I assert under penalty of perjury that I am authorized to act on behalf of the claimant.
Signed: (claimant)

(person acting on behalf

of claimant) Date:
Certificate of acknowledgment required.
Cal. CIV § 1993 — California Code / Code civ / Division 3 / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 1993
Section 1993
Status: in_force

This chapter shall only apply to commercial real property. As used in this chapter:

(a) “Commercial real property” has the meaning specified in subdivision (d) of Section 1954.26. For purposes of this chapter, commercial real property shall not include self-storage units.

(b) “Landlord” means any operator, keeper, lessor, or sublessor of any furnished or unfurnished premises for hire, or his or her agent or successor in interest.

(c) “Owner” means any person other than the landlord who has any right, title, or interest in property.

(d) “Premises” includes any common areas associated therewith.

(e) “Reasonable belief” means the actual knowledge or belief a prudent person would have without making an investigation, including any investigation of public records, except that, if the landlord has specific information indicating that an investigation would more probably than not reveal pertinent information and the cost of an investigation would be reasonable in relation to the probable value of the property involved, “reasonable belief” includes the actual knowledge or belief a prudent person would have if an investigation were made.

(f) “Records” means any material, regardless of the physical form, on which information is recorded or preserved by any means, including in written or spoken words, graphically depicted, printed, or electromagnetically transmitted. “Records” does not include publicly available directories containing information an individual has voluntarily consented to have publicly disseminated or listed, such as name, address, or telephone number.

(g) “Tenant” includes any lessee or sublessee of any commercial real property and its premises for hire.
Cal. GOV § 51060 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 51060
Section 51060
Status: in_force

From time to time, the governing body of any city or county may accept an instrument whereby the term of any open-space easement is extended in the same manner as is provided for the acceptance of an instrument originally creating an open-space easement. Upon the acceptance thereof the same shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder and a copy thereof filed with the county assessor.
Cal. GOV § 50485.6 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 6.5 / Section 50485.6
Section 50485.6
Status: in_force

Prior to the initial zoning of any airport hazard area under this article, the city or county which is to adopt the regulations shall appoint a commission, to be known as the airport zoning commission, to recommend the boundaries of the various zones to be established and the regulations to be adopted therefor. Such commission shall make a preliminary report and hold public hearings thereon before submitting its final report, and the legislative body of the city or county shall not hold its public hearings or take other action until it has received the final report of such commission. Where a city or county planning commission already exists, it shall be appointed as the airport zoning commission.
Cal. GOV § 53954 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 15 / Section 53954
Section 53954
Status: in_force

(a) Before any money is withdrawn from the county treasury to be placed in the revolving fund of a special district, the officer for whose use the fund is created shall file with the governing body of the district and the auditor a bond executed by himself as principal and by an admitted surety insurer, in an amount equal to that of the revolving fund. The bond shall be conditioned upon the faithful administration of the fund and upon the willingness and ability of the principal to account for and pay over the fund upon demand of the governing board of the district at any time.

(b) In lieu of the bond provided for in subdivision (a) of this section, any officer of the district required by statute to furnish an official bond, and any district which purchases and maintains a blanket bond on all or certain of its employees in accordance with Section 1481, may cause such a bond or bonds to be issued or amended by endorsement to be conditioned, in addition to its other provisions, upon the faithful administration of the revolving fund and upon the willingness and ability of the principal or principals, for whose use such a fund or funds have been established, to account for and pay over the fund or funds upon demand of the governing board of the district at any time.
Cal. GOV § 54957.8 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 54957.8
Section 54957.8
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, “multijurisdictional law enforcement agency” means a joint powers entity formed pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 that provides law enforcement services for the parties to the joint powers agreement for the purpose of investigating criminal activity involving drugs; gangs; sex crimes; firearms trafficking or felony possession of a firearm; high technology, computer, or identity theft; human trafficking; or vehicle theft.

(b) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the legislative body of a multijurisdictional law enforcement agency, or an advisory body of a multijurisdictional law enforcement agency, from holding closed sessions to discuss the case records of any ongoing criminal investigation of the multijurisdictional law enforcement agency or of any party to the joint powers agreement, to hear testimony from persons involved in the investigation, and to discuss courses of action in particular cases.
Cal. GOV § 52170 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 7 / Section 52170
Section 52170
Status: in_force

All claims for money or damages against the authority are governed by Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 except as provided therein, or by other statutes or regulations expressly applicable thereto. Claims, the risk or hazard of which are covered by insurance pursuant to the authorization of subdivision (c) of Section 52106 and which have been presented in accordance with Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1, may be referred to the carrier insuring against that risk or hazard for further action in accordance with the procedure specified by the authority.
Cal. GOV § 51002 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 51002
Section 51002
Status: in_force

The superior court of the county in which the initiating local agency is located has jurisdiction over the proceeding. In the event that a boundary line of a district having territory in more than one county is indefinite or uncertain, the superior court of either county shall have jurisdiction.
Cal. PEN § 13730 — California Code / Code pen / Part 4 / Title 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 13730
Section 13730
Status: in_force

(a) Each law enforcement agency shall develop a system, by January 1, 1986, for recording all domestic violence-related calls for assistance that are made to the department, including whether weapons are involved and whether the incident involved strangulation or suffocation. All domestic violence-related calls for assistance shall be supported with a written incident report, as described in subdivision (c), identifying the domestic violence incident. Monthly, the total number of domestic violence calls received and the numbers of those cases involving weapons or strangulation or suffocation shall be compiled by each law enforcement agency and submitted to the Attorney General.

(b) The Attorney General shall report annually to the Governor, the Legislature, and the public the total number of domestic violence-related calls that are received by California law enforcement agencies, the number of cases involving weapons, the number of cases involving strangulation or suffocation, and a breakdown of calls received by agency, city, and county.

(c) Each law enforcement agency shall develop an incident report form that includes a domestic violence identification code by January 1, 1986. In all incidents of domestic violence, a report shall be written and shall be identified on the face of the report as a domestic violence incident. The report shall include at least all of the following:

(1) A notation of whether the officer or officers who responded to the domestic violence call observed signs that the alleged abuser was under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.

(2) A notation of whether the officer or officers who responded to the domestic violence call determined if a law enforcement agency had previously responded to a domestic violence call at the same address involving the same alleged abuser or victim.

(3) A notation of whether the officer or officers who responded to the domestic violence call found it necessary, for the protection of the peace officer or other persons present, to inquire of the victim, the alleged abuser, or both, whether a firearm or other deadly weapon was present at the location, and, if there is an inquiry, whether that inquiry disclosed the presence of a firearm or other deadly weapon. A firearm or other deadly weapon discovered by an officer at the scene of a domestic violence incident shall be subject to confiscation pursuant to Division 4 (commencing with Section 18250) of Title 2 of Part 6.

(4) A notation of whether there were indications that the incident involved strangulation or suffocation. This includes whether a witness or victim reported an incident of strangulation or suffocation, whether a victim reported symptoms of strangulation or suffocation, or whether the officer observed signs of strangulation or suffocation.

(5) A notation of whether the officer or officers who responded to the domestic violence call removed a firearm or other deadly weapon from the location of the domestic violence call.
Cal. GOV § 53755 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 4.6 / Section 53755
Section 53755
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The notice required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution of a proposed increase of an existing fee or charge for a property-related service being provided to a parcel may be given by including it in the agency’s regular billing statement for the fee or charge or by any other mailing by the agency to the address to which the agency customarily mails the billing statement for the fee or charge.

(2) The notice required by paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution of a proposed new fee or charge may be given in the manner authorized for notice of an increase of a fee or charge if the agency is currently providing an existing property-related service to the address.

(3) If the agency desires to preserve any authority it may have to record or enforce a lien on the parcel to which service is provided, the agency shall also mail notice to the recordowner’s address shown on the last equalized assessment roll if that address is different than the billing or service address.

(b) One written protest per parcel, filed by an owner or tenant of the parcel, shall be counted in calculating a majority protest to a proposed new or increased fee or charge subject to the requirements of Section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

(c) Any agency that bills, collects, and remits a fee or charge on behalf of another agency may provide the notice required by Section 6 of Article XIII D of the California Constitution on behalf of the other agency.

(d) The agency shall maintain all written protests for a minimum of two years following the date of the hearing to consider written protests.
Cal. PEN § 961 — California Code / Code pen / Part 2 / Title 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 961
Section 961
Status: in_force

Neither presumptions of law, nor matters of which judicial notice is authorized or required to be taken, need be stated in an accusatory pleading.
Cal. GOV § 53971.5 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 16 / Section 53971.5
Section 53971.5
Status: in_force

As used in this article, “ordinance” includes “resolution” where the local agency is authorized to act only by resolution.
Cal. GOV § 51018.8 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 51018.8
Section 51018.8
Status: in_force

The State Fire Marshal may issue orders directing compliance with this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The State Fire Marshal shall specify in the order the particular action which is required of the person issued the order.
Cal. GOV § 54238.7 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Article 8.5 / Section 54238.7
Section 54238.7
Status: in_force

Except those properties the Department of Transportation has in escrow as of August 15, 1997, to sell, the Department of Transportation shall not dispose of any surplus property in the City of South Pasadena prior to January 31, 1998.
Cal. GOV § 53935 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 13 / Section 53935
Section 53935
Status: in_force

The lien of said assessments shall be coequal to and independent of the lien for general taxes, and, except as provided in Section 53936, not subject to extinguishment by the sale of the property on account of the nonpayment of any taxes, and prior and superior to all liens, claims and encumbrances except (a) the lien for general taxes or ad valorem assessments in the nature of and collected as taxes levied by the state or any county, city, special district or other local agency; (b) the lien of any special assessment or assessments the lien date of which is prior in time to the lien date of the assessment for which the deed is issued; (c) easements constituting servitudes upon or burdens to said lands; (d) water rights, the record title to which is held separately from the title to said lands; (e) restrictions of record.
Cal. GOV § 53933 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 13 / Section 53933
Section 53933
Status: in_force

The lien of the special assessment, whether or not bonds have been or are to be issued to represent the unpaid assessments, shall be subordinate to all fixed special assessment liens previously imposed upon the same property, but shall have priority over all fixed special assessment liens which may thereafter be created against the property.
Cal. PEN § 945 — California Code / Code pen / Part 2 / Title 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 945
Section 945
Status: in_force

When an indictment is found against a defendant not in custody, the same proceedings must be had as are prescribed in Sections 979 to 984, inclusive, against a defendant who fails to appear for arraignment.
Cal. GOV § 53993 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 18.5 / Section 53993
Section 53993
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, except as provided in subdivision (b), for the purpose of any law authorizing the division of taxes levied upon taxable property, including, but not limited to, Sections 53369.30, 53396, 53398.30, 53398.75, and 62005, no revenues derived from the imposition of a property tax rate approved by the voters pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1 of Article XIII A of the California Constitution and levied in addition to the property tax rate limited by subdivision (a) of Section 1 of Article XIII A of the California Constitution shall be divided.

(b) Subdivision (a) shall not apply to the allocation of property taxes pursuant to Part 1.85 (commencing with Section 34170) of Division 24 of the Health and Safety Code.
Cal. GOV § 54230.6 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Article 8 / Section 54230.6
Section 54230.6
Status: in_force

The failure by a local agency to comply with this article shall not invalidate the transfer or conveyance of real property to a purchaser or encumbrancer for value.
Cal. GOV § 53088.7 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 4.6 / Section 53088.7
Section 53088.7
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 53088.2, a delinquency fee charged in a cable television transaction which is not in excess of four dollars and seventy-five cents ($4.75) and which is imposed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 53088.6 shall be valid. The delinquency fee may not exceed four dollars and seventy-five cents ($4.75), unless the Federal Communications Commission expressly requires late fees to be fully included when setting benchmark rates applicable to a cable television operator. If this requirement is imposed by the Federal Communications Commission, then the maximum delinquency fee charged by the cable television provider shall be 1 1/2 percent of the delinquent amount in the relevant franchise areas for as long as late fees are fully included in benchmark rates.

(b) A collection fee which is not in excess of ten dollars ($10) and is in addition to the delinquency fee shall also be valid in a cable television consumer service transaction if the service provider sends an employee or contractor to the customer’s residence in order to collect payment or disconnect service and the fee is imposed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 53088.6.
Cal. GOV § 54778 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6.6 / Section 54778
Section 54778
Status: in_force

Any resolution authorizing any bond or any issue of bonds may contain the following provisions, which shall be a part of the contract with the holders of the bonds to be authorized.

(a) Provisions pledging the tax revenues and any other legally available funds of the county to secure the payment of the bonds.

(b) Provisions setting aside reserves or sinking funds, and the regulation and disposition thereof.

(c) Limitations on the purpose to which the proceeds of any issue of bonds may be applied, and pledging the proceeds to secure the payment of the bonds.

(d) Limitations on the issuance of additional bonds, the terms on which additional bonds may be issued and secured, and the refunding of outstanding bonds.

(e) The procedure, if any, by which the terms of any contract with bondholders may be amended or abrogated, the amount of bonds and the holders thereof that are required to give consent thereto, and the manner in which the consent may be given.

(f) Definitions of acts or omissions to act that constitute a default in the duties of the county to holders of its obligations, and providing the rights and remedies of the holders in the event of a default.
Cal. GOV § 50476 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 6 / Section 50476
Section 50476
Status: in_force

The legislative body may acquire or construct hangars, structures, works, or other facilities on the airport required for such uses and may enter into contracts with the State or the United States.
Cal. GOV § 53338 — California Code / Code gov / Title 5 / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 3 / Section 53338
Section 53338
Status: in_force

(a) The hearing may be continued from time to time, but shall be completed within 30 days, except that if the legislative body finds that the complexity of the proposed changes or the need for public participation requires additional time, the hearing may be continued from time to time for a period not to exceed six months. At the conclusion of the hearing the legislative body may abandon the proceedings or may, after passing upon all protests, submit the question of levying a new special tax or of changing the rate or method of apportionment of an existing special tax or of changing the types of facilities and services to be financed by the district, or any combination, to the qualified electors of the district as specified in Article 2 (commencing with Section 53318).

(b) After the canvass of any election conducted pursuant to this section, the legislative body shall adopt a resolution of change determining that the proposed levy of a new special tax or of changes in the types of facilities and services to be financed by the district, or any combination, are lawfully authorized, if two-thirds of the votes cast on the proposition are in favor of the proposed levy or changes.

(c) Upon adoption of a resolution of change, the clerk of the legislative body shall record notice of the changes pursuant to Section 3117.5 of the Streets and Highways Code.