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Cal. WAT § 13451 — California Code / Code wat / Division 7 / Chapter 6.1 / Section 13451
Section 13451
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(a) An abundant supply of clean water is essential to the public health, safety, and welfare.

(b) An abundant supply of clean water fosters the beauty of California’s environment, the expansion of industry and agriculture, maintains fish and wildlife, and supports recreation.

(c) The state’s growing population has increasing needs for clean water supplies and adequate treatment facilities.

(d) It is of paramount importance that the water resources of the state be protected from pollution and conserved, and that the groundwater basins of the state be recharged whenever possible to ensure continued economic, community, and social growth.

(e) The chief cause of water pollution is the discharge of inadequately treated waste into the waters of the state.

(f) Local agencies have the primary responsibility for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities to cleanse our waters, to conserve water, and recharge groundwater basins.

(g) Rising costs of construction have pushed the costs of constructing treatment facilities and facilities to conserve water and recharge groundwater basins beyond the ability of local agencies to pay.

(h) Because water knows no political boundaries, it is desirable for the state to contribute to the construction of these facilities in order to meet its obligations to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of its people and the environment.

(i) Voluntary, cost-effective capital outlay water conservation programs can help meet growing demand for clean and abundant water supplies.

(j) Recharge of groundwater basins is an effective way to maximize availability of scarce water supplies throughout the state.

(k) California’s abundant streams, rivers, bays, estuaries, and groundwater are threatened with pollution from agricultural drainage water which could threaten public health and fish and wildlife resources and impede economic and social growth if left unchecked. Proper containment structures and treatment facilities could provide for the handling of agricultural drainage water in an environmentally sensitive manner.

(l) (1) It is the intent of this chapter to provide funds for the construction of cost-effective containment structures and treatment facilities for the treatment, storage and disposal of agricultural drainage water.

(2) It is the further intent of this chapter to provide funds for voluntary, cost-effective capital outlay water conservation programs and groundwater recharge facilities cooperatively carried out by local agencies and the department.
Cal. PUC § 16039 — California Code / Code puc / Division 7 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 16039
Section 16039
Status: in_force

At the first meeting after the end of each fiscal year, the board shall render and immediately cause to be published a verified statement of the financial condition of the district.
Cal. SHC § 229.285 — California Code / Code shc / Division 1 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 3 / Section 229.285
Section 229.285
Status: in_force

Tourist oriented directional signs erected pursuant to this chapter shall not identify particular businesses or services by name, but rather shall be generic and identify only the type or nature of the business or service available.
Cal. HSC § 2865 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 3 / Chapter 8 / Article 3.5 / Section 2865
Section 2865
Status: in_force

If the county assessor and the tax collector assess property and collect taxes for the district, a certified copy of the lien shall be filed with the county auditor on or before August 10th. The descriptions of the parcels reported shall be those used for the same parcels on the county assessor’s map books for the current year.
Cal. BPC § 19517 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 19517
Section 19517
Status: in_force

(a) The board, upon due consideration, may overrule any steward’s decision other than a decision to disqualify a horse due to a foul or a riding or a driving infraction in a race, if a preponderance of the evidence indicates any of the following:

(1) The steward mistakenly interpreted the law.

(2) New evidence of a convincing nature is produced.

(3) The best interests of racing and the state may be better served.

(b) However, any decision pertaining to the finish of a race, as used for purposes of parimutuel fund distribution to winning ticketholders, may not be overruled. Furthermore, any decision pertaining to the distribution of purses may be changed only if a claim is made in writing to the board by one of the involved owners or trainers, and a preponderance of the evidence clearly indicates to the board that one or more of the grounds for protest, as outlined in regulations adopted by the board, has been substantiated. The chairperson of the board may issue a stay of execution pending appeal from a steward’s decision if the facts justify the action.
Cal. INS § 8010 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 8010
Section 8010
Status: in_force

Upon organizing under its articles of incorporation, such reinsurer may carry on a fire reinsurance business as provided by this chapter.
Cal. INS § 10930 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 9.6 / Section 10930
Section 10930
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(a) “Consumer operated and oriented plan” means a nonprofit member organization or nonprofit member corporation that has been established consistent with the requirements of Section 1322 of PPACA and Subpart F (commencing with Section 156.500) of Part 156 of Subchapter B of Subtitle A of Title 45 of the Code of Federal Regulations and remains in full compliance with those requirements. A consumer operated and oriented plan shall also be known as a “CO-OP.”

(b) “Formation board” means the initial board of directors of a CO-OP before it has begun accepting enrollment and had an election by the members of the CO-OP to the board of directors.

(c) “Member” includes all individuals, including dependents, 18 years of age or older covered under health insurance policies issued by the CO-OP insurer.

(d) “Operational board” means the board of directors elected by the members of the CO-OP after it has begun accepting enrollment under its health insurance policies.

(e) “PPACA” means the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law 111-148), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (Public Law 111-152), and any rules or regulations issued thereunder.

(f) “Nonprofit member organization” or “nonprofit member corporation” means a nonprofit public benefit corporation organized under Part 2 (commencing with Section 5110) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code, a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation organized under Part 3 (commencing with Section 7110) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code, or a similar entity organized under applicable provisions of the Corporations Code, or in the case of a foreign corporation, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, a mutual benefit corporation, or a similar entity organized under nonprofit laws in a state other than California.

(g) “Solvency loan” means a loan provided by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to a nonprofit member organization or nonprofit member corporation seeking to become licensed as a CO-OP insurer, to be used to assist in meeting the state’s solvency and reserve requirements.

(h) “Start-up loan” means a loan provided by the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to a nonprofit member organization or nonprofit member corporation seeking to become licensed as a CO-OP insurer, to be used for allowed expenses associated with establishing a CO-OP, as further specified by PPACA.
Cal. HSC § 42454 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 4 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 42454
Section 42454
Status: in_force

Proceedings under Section 42453 shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525), Title 7, Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that it shall not be necessary to show lack of adequate remedy at law or to show irreparable damage or loss.

If, in any such proceeding, it shall be shown that an order for abatement has been made, that it has become final, and that its operation has not been stayed, it shall be sufficient proof to warrant the granting of a preliminary injunction.

If, in addition, it shall be shown that the respondent continues, or threatens to continue, to violate such order for abatement, it shall be sufficient proof to warrant the immediate granting of a temporary restraining order.
Cal. HSC § 102855 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 102 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 102855
Section 102855
Status: in_force

The coroner whose duty it is to investigate such deaths shall ascertain as many as possible of the facts required by this chapter.
Cal. HSC § 108130 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 108130
Section 108130
Status: in_force

The term “hazardous substance” shall not apply to any of the following:

(a)  Foods, drugs, or cosmetics subject to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (52 Stat. 1040) or Part 5 (commencing with Section 109875).

(b)  Substances intended for use as fuels when stored in containers and used in the heating, cooking, or refrigeration system of a house.

(c)  Source material, special nuclear material, or byproduct material, as defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (68 Stat. 919), as amended, and regulations issued pursuant thereto by the Atomic Energy Commission.

(d)  Fertilizing materials regulated by Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 14501) of Division 7 of the Food and Agricultural Code.

(e)  Livestock remedies regulated by Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 14200) of Division 7 of the Food and Agricultural Code.

(f)  Economic poisons regulated by Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 12751) of Division 7 of the Food and Agricultural Code, except as provided in Section 108135.

(g)  Economic poisons subject to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (61 Stat. 163), except as provided in Section 108135.

(h)  Injurious substances as defined and regulated by Article 112 (commencing with Section 5225) of Group 16 of Subchapter 7 of Chapter 4 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.
Cal. FAM § 17516 — California Code / Code fam / Division 17 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 17516
Section 17516
Status: in_force

In no event shall public social service benefits, as defined in Section 10051 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or benefits paid pursuant to Title XVI of the Social Security Act be employed to satisfy a support obligation.
Cal. HSC § 25270.5 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 6.67 / Section 25270.5
Section 25270.5
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), at least once every three years, the UPA shall inspect each storage tank or a representative sampling of the storage tanks at each tank facility that has a storage capacity of 10,000 gallons or more of petroleum. The purpose of the inspection shall be to determine whether the owner or operator is in compliance with the spill prevention control and countermeasure plan requirements of this chapter.

(b) The UPA may develop an alternative inspection and compliance plan, subject to approval by the secretary and the office.

(c) An inspection conducted pursuant to this section does not require the oversight of a professional engineer. The person conducting the inspection shall complete and pass the initial aboveground storage tank inspector training program. The curriculum of the aboveground storage tank inspector training program shall focus on the spill prevention control and countermeasure plan provisions and safety requirements for aboveground storage tank inspections.
Cal. HSC § 18056 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 13 / Part 2 / Chapter 7 / Article 2.5 / Section 18056
Section 18056
Status: in_force

(a)  The Legislature has determined that it is in the public interest for consumer protection and service that all manufactured housing dealers and salespersons licensed under the provisions of this part comply with the continuing education requirements adopted by department regulations pursuant to this article. The provisions of this article shall not apply to those persons licensed only to sell commercial coaches.

(b)  The department shall adopt regulations implementing this article as emergency regulations in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code. For the purposes of the Administrative Procedure Act, the adoption of the regulations shall be deemed to be an emergency and necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, or general welfare.
Cal. WIC § 1820.1 — California Code / Code wic / Division 2.5 / Chapter 1 / Article 7.5 / Section 1820.1
Section 1820.1
Status: in_force

Partnership funds shall be used only for the purpose of confinement, discipline, and treatment of juvenile offenders in county juvenile ranches, camps, or forestry camps.
Cal. PRC § 4702 — California Code / Code prc / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 10 / Article 4 / Section 4702
Section 4702
Status: in_force

The acceptance of the land or contributions shall be subject to such conditions or restrictions as the board deems advisable. Any conditions or restrictions required by the board shall be clearly set forth in the resolution of the board which recommends acceptance of the land or contributions and in the instruments of conveyance.
Cal. PCC § 10501 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 2.1 / Article 1 / Section 10501
Section 10501
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this article, the Regents of the University of California shall let any contract for a project to the lowest responsible bidder or else reject all bids. However, if one or more of the bids is substantially equal to the lowest bid, and at least one of those bidders is a disadvantaged business enterprise, a women business enterprise, or a disabled veteran business enterprise, the regents may award the contract in accordance with the policies and procedures adopted pursuant to Section 10500.5. If the regents deem it to be for the best interest of the university, the regents may, on the refusal or failure of the successful bidder for a project to execute a tendered contract, award it to the second lowest responsible bidder. If the second lowest bidder fails or refuses to execute the contract, the regents may likewise award it to the third lowest responsible bidder.
Cal. HSC § 1567.94 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 9.9 / Section 1567.94
Section 1567.94
Status: in_force

The acceptance or storage of a client’s firearm by a licensee at a facility in accordance with this article, or the retention and storage of a client’s firearm, shall not constitute a loan, sale, receipt, or transfer of a firearm within the meaning of Sections 26500, 27545, or subdivision (a) of Section 31615 of the Penal Code.
Cal. SHC § 10702 — California Code / Code shc / Division 12 / Chapter 8 / Section 10702
Section 10702
Status: in_force

No deferral arrangement may restrict, reduce, or eliminate any remedy of a bondholder provided by this division in the event of a default.
Cal. BPC § 2531.7 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5.3 / Article 2 / Section 2531.7
Section 2531.7
Status: in_force

The board shall elect annually a chairperson and vice chairperson from among its members. The board shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. Additional meetings may be held upon call of the chairperson or at the written request of any two members of the board.
Cal. WAT § 13956.5 — California Code / Code wat / Division 7 / Chapter 12.5 / Section 13956.5
Section 13956.5
Status: in_force

The Legislature further finds and declares that the people of the state have a primary interest in the development and implementation of programs, devices, and systems to conserve water so as to make more efficient use of existing water supplies and to reclaim wastewater in order to supplement present surface and underground water supplies. Utilization of reclaimed water and water which has otherwise been conserved will economically benefit the people of the state, will augment the existing water supplies of many local communities, and will assist in meeting future water requirements of the state. It is therefore further intended by the Legislature that the state undertake all appropriate steps to encourage and develop water conservation and reclamation so that such water may be made available to help meet the growing water requirements of the state.
Cal. FIN § 17605 — California Code / Code fin / Division 6 / Chapter 4 / Section 17605
Section 17605
Status: in_force

The licensed escrow agent has ten (10) days after an order is made final in which to commence action to restrain enforcement of such order, and unless such action is commenced, and the enforcement of such order is enjoined within ten (10) days by the court in which the suit is brought, the licensed escrow agent shall comply with the order.
Cal. BPC § 23320.6 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 9 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 23320.6
Section 23320.6
Status: in_force

(a) The Wine Safety Fund is hereby created as a special fund in the State Treasury, in trust, to the State Department of Health Services for the purpose of providing funds to better enable its Food and Drug Branch to carry out and supervise a statistically valid testing program to ensure that levels of lead in wine sold in this state remain safe and within tolerances established by applicable laws and regulations, for the health and safety of the consuming public upon appropriation by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act. The fees collected pursuant to Section 23320.7 shall be sufficient to cover, but shall not exceed, the costs of administering the testing program, including the reimbursement of any importer or retailer for the wholesale cost of any wine tested, conducted pursuant to this section. All moneys collected under Section 23320.7, including any interest accrued thereon, shall be deposited in the Wine Safety Fund.

(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to appropriate moneys in the Wine Safety Fund in equal amounts of fifty-five thousand three hundred dollars ($55,300) over five years to the State Department of Health Services for expenditure exclusively for the purposes set forth in subdivision (a).
Cal. FAC § 58582 — California Code / Code fac / Division 21 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 58582
Section 58582
Status: in_force

(a) The California Agricultural Export Promotion Account is hereby created in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund. Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, the money in the account is continuously appropriated to the secretary to support export promotional and public relations activities conducted generally and pursuant to this chapter.

(b) The account shall consist exclusively of funds received for the purpose of subdivision (a) from private industry sources, marketing order advisory boards established pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 58601) of Part 2, and agricultural councils and agricultural commissions established pursuant to Division 22 (commencing with Section 64001).

(c) Funds expended from the account shall be used exclusively for activities that directly benefit the industry sources from which the funds are derived.

(d) Consistent with subdivision (c), funds expended from the account may be used for representational allowance expenditures for the purpose of providing proper representation of California to foreign government officials and federal officials of the United States, which shall include both of the following:

(1) Business-related meals that include the participation of foreign government officials or federal officials of the United States and the California agricultural industry, not to exceed 300 percent of established per diem rates.

(2) Representational gifts, not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) per item.
Cal. PUC § 101136 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 101136
Section 101136
Status: in_force

The appointment to fill a vacancy shall be made within 30 days after the creation of the vacancy. In the event the vacancy is in the class of member provided for in subdivision (c) of Section 101103, and if the remaining members of the board fail to fill the vacancy within that time, then, within 30 days thereafter, the vacancy shall be filled by the majority vote of a conference committee composed of five members selected as follows: two members of the board of supervisors chosen by that board, two members of the City Council of the City of Bakersfield chosen by the city council, and one member chosen by the majority vote of the four members so selected.
Cal. HSC § 130078.6 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 107 / Part 7 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 130078.6
Section 130078.6
Status: in_force

(a) If state funds are appropriated to the Small and Rural Hospital Relief Fund in the future for the purpose of complying with Section 130065, before being awarded state funds, a hospital that qualifies for assessment grants under this chapter shall submit financial information to the department, on a form as required by the department, related to all of the following:

(1) Whether the hospital has attempted to secure other methods of funding for SPC-4D compliance, including federal funding, and if not, the reason why.

(2) The accuracy of the hospital’s SPC-4D cost estimates and confirmation that the estimated costs are only for purposes of SPC-4D compliance.

(3) The hospital’s need for assistance due to financial hardship and lack of ability to finance the required improvements, in order to access state funds.

(b) In awarding grants, the department shall have the authority to deny any costs from the assessment completed pursuant to this chapter that the department determines are not necessary to comply with SPC-4D requirements.
Cal. INS § 1758.75 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 16.3 / Section 1758.75
Section 1758.75
Status: in_force

A self-service storage facility or its franchisee licensed under this article may act as a self-service storage agent for an authorized insurer only with respect to the following types of insurance and only in connection with, and incidental to, self-service storage rental agreements:

(a) Insurance that provides hazard insurance coverage to renters for the loss of, or damage to, tangible personal property in storage or in transit during the rental period.

(b) Any other coverage the commissioner may approve as meaningful and appropriate in connection with the rental of storage space.
Cal. WAT § 20722 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 20722
Section 20722
Status: in_force

The petition may consist of any number of separate instruments, which shall be duplicates except as to signatures.