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Cal. MVC § 998.603 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 4 / Chapter 6 / Article 5z / Section 998.603
Section 998.603
Status: in_force

For the purpose of creating a fund to provide farm and home aid for veterans in accordance with the Veterans’ Farm and Home Purchase Act of 1974 (Article 3.1 (commencing with Section 987.50)), and of all acts amendatory thereof and supplemental thereto, the committee may create a debt or debts, liability or liabilities, of the State of California, in the aggregate amount of not more than one billion dollars ($1,000,000,000), exclusive of refunding bonds, in the manner provided herein.
Cal. PROB § 1954.5 — California Code / Code prob / Division 4 / Part 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 1954.5
Section 1954.5
Status: in_force

(a) The court shall appoint a facilitator for the person named in the petition, who shall assist the person named in the petition to do all of the following:

(1) Understand the nature of the proceedings.

(2) Understand the evaluation process required by Section 1955.

(3) Communicate his or her views.

(4) Participate as fully as possible in the proceedings.

(b) All of the following factors shall be considered by the court in appointing a facilitator:

(1) The preference of the person named in the petition.

(2) The proposed facilitator’s personal knowledge of the person named in the petition.

(3) The proposed facilitator’s ability to communicate with the person named in the petition, when that person is nonverbal, has limited verbal skills, or relies on alternative modes of communication.

(4) The proposed facilitator’s knowledge of the developmental disabilities service system.

(c) The petitioner may not be appointed as the facilitator.
Cal. BPC § 2660.8 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5.7 / Article 6 / Section 2660.8
Section 2660.8
Status: in_force

A licensee whose matter has been heard by an administrative law judge of the Medical Quality Hearing Panel as designated in Section 11371 of the Government Code, or whose default has been entered or who has entered into a stipulation for disciplinary action with the board, may, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter:

(a) Have his or her license revoked upon order of the board.

(b) Have his or her right to practice suspended for a period not to exceed one year upon order of the board.

(c) Be placed on probation and required to pay the costs of probation monitoring upon order of the board.

(d) Be publicly reprimanded by the board.

(e) Be required to surrender his or her license based on an order of the board.

(f) Have any other action taken in relation to discipline as part of an order of probation, as the board or an administrative law judge may deem proper.
Cal. WIC § 1402 — California Code / Code wic / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 1402
Section 1402
Status: in_force

The executive director of the Corrections Standards Authority shall convene an executive steering committee to review and make recommendations regarding the Interstate Compact for Juveniles and whether permanent membership in the compact would be the most effective and prudent means by which California can achieve the purpose set forth in Section 1400 compared to other alternatives. The Corrections Standards Authority shall present the executive steering committee’s final report, including recommendations for legislative action, if necessary, to the appropriate committees of the Legislature by January 1, 2011. The report shall be concise and may be produced and submitted solely in electronic format.
Cal. FAC § 5404 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 5404
Section 5404
Status: in_force

(a) If, after service of the notice pursuant to this chapter, the commissioner determines that the nuisance constitutes an immediate hazard to adjoining or nearby property, and that great or irreparable injury would result from delay until expiration of the time required by law for constructive notice, he or she may forthwith abate the nuisance by eradicating, controlling, or destroying the pest.

(b) For purposes of this section, cotton, which is being produced in violation of a host-free period declared pursuant to Article 5 (commencing with Section 5781) of Chapter 8 of this part, is a nuisance.

(c) The commissioner shall take summary abatement action against any cotton found in violation of a planting date established as part of a host-free period. The person producing the cotton shall be given not more than 48 hours to commence abatement of the nuisance and shall be given not more than five days to complete abatement.

(d) If the person producing the cotton fails to commence and complete abatement within the time specified by the commissioner pursuant to subdivision (c), the commissioner shall abate the nuisance by disking to a depth of six inches. The person who produced the cotton shall pay 150% of all costs associated with the commissioner’s abatement of the nuisance.

(e) The commissioner may request that the district attorney assist him or her in expediting summary abatements pursuant to this section.
Cal. ELEC § 9317 — California Code / Code elec / Division 9 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 9317
Section 9317
Status: in_force

(a) When an argument in favor and an argument against a measure have been selected for publication in the voter information pamphlet the elections official responsible for conducting the election shall send copies of the argument in favor of the measure to the authors of the argument against the measure and copies of the arguments against the measure to the authors of the argument in favor. The authors may prepare and submit rebuttal arguments not exceeding 250 words, or may authorize in writing any other person or persons to prepare, submit, or sign the rebuttal argument. The rebuttal arguments shall be submitted to the elections official conducting the election no later than a date designated by the elections official.

(b) Rebuttal arguments shall be printed in the same manner as the direct arguments. Each rebuttal argument shall immediately follow the direct argument that it seeks to rebut and shall be titled “Rebuttal to Argument in Favor of Measure (or Proposition) ____,” or “Rebuttal to Argument Against Measure (or Proposition) ____,” the blank spaces being filled in only with the letter or number, if any, designating the measure. Words used in the title may not be counted when determining the length of any rebuttal argument.
Cal. BPC § 7151 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 9 / Article 10 / Section 7151
Section 7151
Status: in_force

(a) “Home improvement” means the repairing, remodeling, altering, converting, or modernizing of, or adding to, residential property, as well as the reconstruction, restoration, or rebuilding of a residential property that is damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster for which a state of emergency is proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Section 8625 of the Government Code, or for which an emergency or major disaster is declared by the President of the United States, and shall include, but not be limited to, the construction, erection, installation, replacement, or improvement of driveways, swimming pools, including spas and hot tubs, terraces, patios, awnings, storm windows, solar energy systems, landscaping, fences, porches, garages, fallout shelters, basements, and other improvements of the structures or land which is adjacent to a dwelling house. “Home improvement” shall also mean the installation of home improvement goods or the furnishing of home improvement services.

(b) For purposes of this chapter, “home improvement goods or services” means goods and services, as defined in Section 1689.5 of the Civil Code, which are bought in connection with the improvement of real property. Such home improvement goods and services include, but are not limited to, carpeting, texture coating, fencing, air conditioning or heating equipment, and termite extermination. Home improvement goods include goods which are to be so affixed to real property as to become a part of real property whether or not severable therefrom.

(c) For purposes of this article, “solar energy system” means a solar energy device to be installed on a residential building or residential property that has the primary purpose of providing for the collection and distribution of solar energy for the generation of electricity, that produces at least one kilowatt, and not more than five megawatts, alternating current rated peak electricity, and that meets or exceeds the eligibility criteria established pursuant to Section 25782 of the Public Resources Code.
Cal. WIC § 5984 — California Code / Code wic / Division 5 / Part 8 / Chapter 6 / Section 5984
Section 5984
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of implementing this part, the California Health and Human Services Agency and the department may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this part shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.

(b) Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the California Health and Human Services Agency and the department may implement, interpret, or make specific this part, in whole or in part, by means of plan letters, information notices, provider bulletins, or other similar instructions, without taking any further regulatory action.
Cal. FIN § 14555 — California Code / Code fin / Division 5 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 14555
Section 14555
Status: in_force

The commissioner may, after investigation and finding that the supervisory committee is not performing in conformance with this article, declare all offices of the supervisory committee of a credit union vacant and shall direct the board of directors of the credit union to call a special meeting of the members for the purpose of electing a new supervisory committee to serve until the next regular annual meeting.
Cal. HSC § 34500 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 24 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 34500
Section 34500
Status: in_force

This chapter may be cited as the Housing Cooperation Law.
Cal. WAT § 74014 — California Code / Code wat / Division 21 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 74014
Section 74014
Status: in_force

“Principal county” means the county in which the lands within a district or a proposed district, or the greater portion thereof, are situated, and is the county in which the petition for the formation of a district is filed.
Cal. HSC § 11999.6.1 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 10.8 / Section 11999.6.1
Section 11999.6.1
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when the department allocates funds appropriated to the Substance Abuse Treatment Trust Fund, it shall withhold from any allocation to a county the amount of funds previously allocated to that county from the fund that are projected to remain unencumbered, up to the amount that would otherwise be allocated to that county. The department shall allow a county with unencumbered funds to retain a reserve of 5 percent of the amount allocated to that county for the most recent fiscal year in which the county received an allocation from the fund without a reduction pursuant to this subdivision.

(b) The department shall allocate 75 percent of the amount withheld pursuant to subdivision (a) in accordance with Section 11999.6 and any regulations adopted pursuant to that section, but taking into account any amount withheld pursuant to subdivision (a).

(c) The department shall reserve 25 percent of the amount withheld pursuant to subdivision (a) until all counties have submitted final actual expenditures for the most recent fiscal year. The department shall then allocate the funds reserved to adjust for actual rather than projected unencumbered funds, to the extent that the amount reserved is adequate to do so. Any balance of funds not reallocated pursuant to this subdivision shall be allocated in accordance with subdivision (e).

(d) If the department determines from actual expenditures that more funds should have been withheld from any county than were withheld pursuant to subdivision (a), it shall adjust any allocations pursuant to subdivision (e) accordingly, to the extent possible. If one or more counties fails to report actual expenditures in a timely manner, the department may, in its discretion, proceed with the available information, and may exclude any nonreporting county from any allocations pursuant to this section.

(e) If revenues, funds, or other receipts to the Substance Abuse Treatment Trust Fund are sufficient to create additional allocations to counties, through reconsideration of unencumbered funds, audit recoveries, or otherwise, the Director of Finance may authorize expenditures for the department in excess of the amount appropriated no earlier than 30 days after notification in writing of the necessity therefor is provided to the chairpersons of the fiscal committees in each house and the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or at an earlier time that the Chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or his or her designee, may in each instance determine.

(f) The department may implement this section by All-County Lead Agency letters or other similar instructions, and need not comply with the rulemaking requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Cal. FAC § 20697 — California Code / Code fac / Division 10 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 20697
Section 20697
Status: in_force

The issuance to a person of a cattle brand registration certificate confers upon the person to whom it is issued both of the following:

(a) The right to use the brand until the right to use it is forfeited or the record of the brand is canceled pursuant to this chapter.

(b) The right to use the same brand on the same location on horses, mules, burros, sheep, and swine if not in conflict with a previously recorded brand.
Cal. FAC § 77928 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 20 / Article 3 / Section 77928
Section 77928
Status: in_force

When the director is required to concur in a decision of the commission, the director shall concur, refuse to concur, or request additional information from the commission within 15 working days from the date the director receives notification of the decision.
Cal. PRC § 8507 — California Code / Code prc / Division 6 / Part 4 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 8507
Section 8507
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit free transit over and rights in the public domain where such are provided by the acts of Congress.
Cal. BPC § 22456 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 20 / Section 22456
Section 22456
Status: in_force

A certificate of registration shall be effective for a period of two years or until the date the bond expires, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, a registrant shall file a new certificate of registration or a renewal of the certificate of registration and pay the fee required by Section 22453. A certificate of registration may be renewed up to 60 days prior to its expiration date and the effective date of the renewal shall be the date the current registration expires. The renewal shall be effective for a period of two years from the effective date or until the expiration date of the bond, whichever occurs first.
Cal. PRC § 35022 — California Code / Code prc / Division 25 / Chapter 2 / Section 35022
Section 35022
Status: in_force

“Coastal zone” means the coastal zone as defined in Section 30103.
Cal. LAB § 4408 — California Code / Code lab / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Article 2 / Section 4408
Section 4408
Status: in_force

Prior to seeking compensation benefits under this chapter, the asbestos worker shall first make claim on the employer or its workers’ compensation insurance carrier for payment of compensation under this division. If the asbestos worker is unable to locate the responsible employer or insurance carrier, or if the employer or insurance carrier fails to pay or denies liability for the compensation required by this division to the person entitled thereto, within a period of 30 days after the assertion of such a claim, the asbestos worker may seek payment of workers’ compensation asbestos workers’ benefits required by this division from the Asbestos Workers’ Account.
Cal. PCC § 20587 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 36 / Section 20587
Section 20587
Status: in_force

Contracts for the purchase of materials only shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, except that the board may reject any or all bids for the furnishing of materials only and thereafter either readvertise for bids or solicit offers from not less than three responsible persons to furnish materials.
Cal. PCC § 20355.3 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 21.5 / Section 20355.3
Section 20355.3
Status: in_force

In case of an emergency, the board may, by resolution passed by a two-thirds vote of all its members, declare and determine that public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health, or property, and thereupon proceed to expend or enter into a contract involving the expenditure of any sum needed in the emergency without observance of the provisions requiring contracts, bids, or notice. If notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the board shall also comply with Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 22050).
Cal. PCC § 10295 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 10295
Section 10295
Status: in_force

(a) All contracts entered into by any state agency for (1) the acquisition of goods or elementary school textbooks, (2) services, whether or not the services involve the furnishing or use of goods or are performed by an independent contractor, (3) the construction, alteration, improvement, repair, or maintenance of property, real or personal, or (4) the performance of work or services by the state agency for or in cooperation with any person, or public body, are void unless and until approved by the department. Every contract shall be transmitted with all papers, estimates, and recommendations concerning it to the department and, if approved by the department, shall be effective from the date of the approval.

(b) This section applies to a state agency that by general or specific statute is expressly or impliedly authorized to enter into transactions referred to in this section.

(c) This section does not apply to any of the following:

(1) A transaction entered into by the Trustees of the California State University, by the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, or by a department under the State Contract Act or the California State University Contract Law.

(2) A contract of a type specifically mentioned and authorized to be entered into by the Department of Transportation under Section 14035 or 14035.5 of the Government Code, Sections 99316 to 99319, inclusive, of the Public Utilities Code, or the Streets and Highways Code.

(3) A contract entered into by the Department of Transportation that is not funded by money derived by state tax sources but, rather, is funded by money derived from federal or local tax sources.

(4) A contract entered into by the Department of Human Resources for state employee benefits, occupational health and safety, training services, or combination thereof.

(5) A contract let by the Legislature.

(6) A contract entered into under the authority of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 11770) of Part 3 of Division 2 of the Insurance Code.

(7) A contract entered into by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection for the purpose of providing logistical support for large-scale prescribed fire operations, including, but not limited to, meals, lodging, hired equipment, onsite preparatory efforts, and land use agreements, or any related subcontract.
Cal. VEH § 1674.4 — California Code / Code veh / Division 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 1674.4
Section 1674.4
Status: in_force

In order to address any conscious or unconscious bias against a driver by persons administering the department’s visual tests or written or behind-the-wheel driving tests, the department shall implement a component in its training and development program for test administrators that encourages sensitivity to the issues of youth and aging.
Cal. BPC § 2838.4 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 6 / Article 9 / Section 2838.4
Section 2838.4
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit, revise, or expand the current scope of practice of a registered nurse.
Cal. WIC § 24006 — California Code / Code wic / Division 24 / Section 24006
Section 24006
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the Family Planning, Access, Care, and Treatment (Family PACT) Program identified in subdivision (aa) of Section 14132.

(b) A site certifier shall be a clinician employed by, or contracted with, the primary care clinic or the affiliate primary care clinic and who oversees the provision of Family PACT services at the clinic.

(c) A clinic corporation that operates a primary care clinic and that serves as a parent clinic, as described in Section 1218.1 of the Health and Safety Code, and one or more of its affiliate primary care clinics may enroll multiple, but no more than 10, service addresses under one site certifier.

(d) Any orientation or training that the department requires of a site certifier shall comply with each of the following:

(1) Is offered at least once every other month.

(2) Is offered through a virtual platform.

(3) Is updated at least annually to be consistent with current laws, policies, and medical standards.

(e) As used in this section, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) “Affiliate primary care clinic” has the same meaning as set forth in Section 1218.1 of the Health and Safety Code.

(2) “Primary care clinic” has the same meaning as set forth in subdivision (a) of Section 1204 of the Health and Safety Code.

(3) “Service address” has the same meaning as set forth in Section 24005.

(4) “Site certifier” means an individual identified by the enrolled or enrolling provider to be responsible for ensuring that all practitioners and personnel providing services on behalf of the Family PACT Program complete and track required trainings approved by the Office of Family Planning within the department on an annual basis.