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Cal. HSC § 130521 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 112 / Chapter 3 / Section 130521
Section 130521
Status: in_force

(a) The department may conduct an outreach program to inform California residents of their opportunity to participate in the program. The department shall coordinate outreach activities with the California Department of Aging, the Employment Development Department, and other state and local agencies, and nonprofit organizations that serve residents who may be eligible for the program. No outreach material shall contain the name or likeness of a drug.

(b) The department may accept on behalf of the state any gift, bequest, or donation of outreach services or materials to inform residents about the program. The name of the organization sponsoring the materials shall in no way appear on the material but shall be reported to the public and the Legislature as otherwise provided by law.
Cal. INS § 13813 — California Code / Code ins / Division 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 13813
Section 13813
Status: in_force

Descendants of slaves, whose ancestors were defined as private property, dehumanized, divided from their families, forced to perform labor without appropriate compensation or benefits, and whose ancestors’ owners were compensated for damages by insurers, are entitled to full disclosure.
Cal. WIC § 15631 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 11 / Article 3 / Section 15631
Section 15631
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who is not a mandated reporter under Section 15630, who knows, or reasonably suspects, that an elder or a dependent adult has been the victim of abuse may report that abuse to a long-term care ombudsman program or local law enforcement agency, or both the long-term care ombudsman program and local law enforcement agency when the abuse is alleged to have occurred in a long-term care facility.

(b) Any person who is not a mandated reporter under Section 15630, who knows, or reasonably suspects, that an elder or a dependent adult has been the victim of abuse in any place other than a long-term care facility may report the abuse to the county adult protective services agency or local law enforcement agency.
Cal. HSC § 112625 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 6 / Chapter 7 / Section 112625
Section 112625
Status: in_force

Upon the signed petition of at least 25 owners or operators of frozen food locker plants licensed under this chapter, the director shall within 10 days after receipt of said petition, cause to be held at places and at times as he or she may provide, a public hearing for the purpose of gathering facts and data for the revision, correction or amendment of any rule or regulation issued pertaining to this chapter.
Cal. BPC § 6980.72 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 8.5 / Article 8 / Section 6980.72
Section 6980.72
Status: in_force

(a) When considering the denial, suspension, or revocation of a license or registration for which application has been made under this chapter, the chief, in evaluating the rehabilitation of the applicant and his or her present eligibility for a license or registration, shall consider all the following criteria:

(1) The nature and severity of the act or crime under consideration as grounds for denial.

(2) The applicant’s total criminal record.

(3) Evidence of any act committed subsequent to the act or crime under consideration as grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation which also could be considered as grounds for denial under Section 6980.71.

(4) The time that has elapsed since commission of the act or crime referred to in paragraph (1) or (2).

(5) The extent to which the applicant has complied with any terms of parole, probation, restitution, or any other sanctions lawfully imposed against the applicant.

(6) Evidence, if any, of rehabilitation submitted by the applicant.

(b) When considering a petition for reinstatement of a license or registration, the chief shall evaluate evidence of rehabilitation, considering those criteria of rehabilitation listed in subdivision (a).
Cal. SHC § 18305 — California Code / Code shc / Division 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 18305
Section 18305
Status: in_force

“Service,” and any of its variants, means the electrical current or energy or other illuminating agent used to light a street lighting system.
Cal. HSC § 1797.270 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2.5 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 1797.270
Section 1797.270
Status: in_force

An emergency medical care committee may be established in each county in this state. Nothing in this division should be construed to prevent two or more adjacent counties from establishing a single committee for review of emergency medical care in these counties.
Cal. WIC § 319.4 — California Code / Code wic / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 7 / Section 319.4
Section 319.4
Status: in_force

If it is known or if there is reason to know the child is an Indian child, and the child has been ordered detained pursuant to Section 319, any party may request an ex parte hearing prior to disposition to present evidence to the court that the emergency placement is no longer necessary to prevent imminent physical damage or harm to the child. If the court determines placement is no longer necessary, it shall order the child returned to the physical custody of the parent or parents or Indian custodian. The Judicial Council shall develop a rule of court and forms for implementation of this section.
Cal. BPC § 2543 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5.4 / Section 2543
Section 2543
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in the Nonresident Ophthalmic Lens Dispenser Registration Act (Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 2564.70)), the right to dispense, sell, or furnish prescription ophthalmic devices at retail or to the person named in a prescription is limited exclusively to licensed physicians and surgeons, licensed optometrists, and registered dispensing opticians as provided in this division. This section shall not be construed to affect licensing requirements pursuant to Section 111615 of the Health and Safety Code.

(b) It shall be considered a deceptive marketing practice for:

(1) Any physician and surgeon, optometrist, or registered dispensing optician to publish or cause to be published any advertisement or sales presentation relating to contact lenses that represents that contact lenses may be obtained without confirmation of a valid prescription.

(2) Any individual or entity who offers for sale plano contact lenses, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 2541, to represent by any means that those lenses may be lawfully obtained without an eye examination or confirmation of a valid prescription, or may be dispensed or furnished to a purchaser without complying with the requirements of Section 2562, except as provided in Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 2564.70).
Cal. BPC § 22356.5 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 16 / Section 22356.5
Section 22356.5
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the information required by subdivision (b) of Section 22360, any proof of service of any process which is signed by an independent contractor of a registrant under this chapter shall indicate that the proof of service was signed as an independent contractor of a registered process server. The proof of service shall indicate the county of registration and the number assigned pursuant to Section 22355 of both the independent contractor and the entity registered under this chapter.

(b) No registrant shall permit any individual to sign any proof of service of any process as an independent contractor unless all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The independent contractor is performing pursuant to a written independent contractor agreement with the registrant.

(2) The independent contractor supplies proof of bonding under Section 22353, if applicable.

(3) The registrant exercises minimal supervision or control over the means of accomplishing the service of any process assigned by the registrant. The registrant may communicate a deadline for the service of process and request notification that such service has been completed.

(4) The registrant imposes no restrictions on the independent contractor’s ability to perform services for others registered under this chapter.

(5) The independent contractor supplies proof that any required business licenses have been obtained.

(c) Persons not meeting the criteria of subdivision (b) shall be treated as employees of the registrant while persons meeting the criteria of subdivision (b) shall be treated as independent contractors.

(d) This section shall not preclude an independent determination of employment under any other provision of law.
Cal. FAC § 20469 — California Code / Code fac / Division 10 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 20469
Section 20469
Status: in_force

The board shall make recommendations to the director and to the Chief of the Bureau of Livestock Identification relative to all of the following:

(a) Improvements and changes in the administration and enforcement of the hide and brand laws and regulations which are adopted pursuant to such laws.

(b) Procedures which are followed by the Bureau of Livestock Identification.

(c) Curbing of livestock thefts.

(d) The annual budget for the Bureau of Livestock Identification.

(e) Legislation which is designed to improve the functioning of the bureau.
Cal. HSC § 12568 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 11 / Part 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 12568
Section 12568
Status: in_force

The manufacturer, importer, or wholesaler shall stamp or label each case or carton of dangerous fireworks offered for sale, sold, consigned, or delivered within the state for sale or use within this state as dangerous fireworks. Each package of safe and sane fireworks shall be marked as safe and sane fireworks and shall bear the State Fire Marshal’s classification label and licensee’s registration number.
Cal. RTC § 32407 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 14 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 32407
Section 32407
Status: in_force

(a) The State Board of Equalization shall refund without interest to the licensee the amount of the tax imposed under this part with respect to the alcoholic beverages and which has been paid by the licensee as part of his purchase price of the alcoholic beverages, when such beverages were lost, rendered unmarketable, or condemned by a duly authorized official by reason of:

(1) Fire, flood, casualty, or other disaster, or

(2) Breakage, destruction, or other damage (but not including theft) resulting from vandalism, malicious mischief, or insurrection if such disaster or damage occurred in this state and if such beverages were held and intended for sale at the time of such disaster or other damage. The payments provided for in this section shall be made to the person holding such beverages for sale at the time of such disaster or other damage.

(b) The State Board of Equalization may approve claims for refunds without interest under this section upon proof satisfactory to it that the alcoholic beverages were destroyed or damaged so that they could not be sold and that the licensee has not otherwise been compensated for the loss in the amount of the tax included in the purchase price paid for the alcoholic beverages. A claim for refund under this section shall be in such form and accompanied by such proof as the State Board of Equalization may require.

(c) No claim shall be allowed under this section unless such claim is filed within six months after the date on which such beverages were lost, rendered unmarketable, or condemned by a duly authorized official.

(d) No claim of less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) shall be allowed under this section with respect to any disaster or other damage.
Cal. HSC § 1330 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 8 / Section 1330
Section 1330
Status: in_force

A monthly accounting shall be made by the receiver to the state department of all moneys received and expended by the receiver on or before the 15th day of the following month or as ordered by the court, and the remainder of income over expenses for such month shall be returned to the licensee. A copy of the accounting shall be provided to the licensee. The licensee or owner of the long-term health care facility may petition the court for a determination as to the reasonableness of any expenditure made pursuant to paragraph (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 1329.
Cal. SHC § 32664 — California Code / Code shc / Division 18 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 32664
Section 32664
Status: in_force

At least once annually, the authority shall submit a statement of all its financial affairs, audited by independent certified public accountants, to the legislative body of the city.
Cal. SHC § 22524 — California Code / Code shc / Division 15 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 22524
Section 22524
Status: in_force

“Fiscal year” means a 12-month period commencing on July 1 and ending on the following June 30.
Cal. WIC § 11376 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 4.5 / Section 11376
Section 11376
Status: in_force

A foster child who has become the subject of a legal guardianship, who is receiving assistance under the Kin-GAP Program under this article or under Article 4.7 (commencing with Section 11385), including Medi-Cal, and whose foster care court supervision has been terminated, shall be provided medically necessary specialty mental health services by the local mental health plan in the county of residence of his or her legal guardian, pursuant to all of the following:

(a) The host county mental health plan shall be responsible for submitting the treatment authorization request (TAR) to the mental health plan in the county of origin.

(b) The requesting public or private service provider shall prepare the TAR.

(c) The county of origin shall retain responsibility for authorization and reauthorization of services utilizing an expedited TAR process.
Cal. HSC § 7301 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 7301
Section 7301
Status: in_force

No embalmer shall embalm a dead human body when he has information reasonably indicating crime in connection with the death until permission of the coroner has been obtained.
Cal. VEH § 38160 — California Code / Code veh / Division 16.5 / Chapter 2 / Article 6 / Section 38160
Section 38160
Status: in_force

The department, upon identifying an off-highway motor vehicle subject to identification, shall issue to the owner a suitable identification plate or device which is capable of being attached to the vehicle in such a manner so as to not endanger the operator or passengers of the vehicle, and which shall identify the vehicle for which it is issued for the period of its validity.
Cal. HSC § 14835 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 12 / Part 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 14835
Section 14835
Status: in_force

Every fire company may establish and adopt bylaws and regulations, and impose penalties, not exceeding five dollars or expulsion for each offense.
Cal. LAB § 7654 — California Code / Code lab / Division 5 / Part 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 7654
Section 7654
Status: in_force

Where serious conditions are found by certified inspectors that would jeopardize the life, limb, or safety of employees, the reports of inspection shall be made forthwith to the division by telegraph or telephone within twenty-four hours.

Within twenty-one days after each routine inspection, every certified inspector shall forward a report of his inspection, on prescribed forms, to the division. His certificate of competency may be suspended or revoked by the division for failure to comply with this section.
Cal. WIC § 11349.2 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 3.9 / Section 11349.2
Section 11349.2
Status: in_force

Contractors shall immediately list with the appropriate local office of the Employment Development Department all suitable employment openings in positions funded by a contract subject to Section 10353 of the Public Contract Code. The Employment Development Department shall advise qualified recipients of aid of these openings and shall refer them to the contractor within five working days from the listing of the openings. The Employment Development Department shall advise recipients of aid of the voluntary nature of an application for such an opening, and that the recipients shall have priority in being hired for these openings, provided the recipient possesses all the necessary skills and meets all requirements of the employer.
Cal. PRC § 41003 — California Code / Code prc / Division 30 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 41003
Section 41003
Status: in_force

Each city source reduction and recycling element shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following components for solid waste generated in the jurisdiction of the plan:

(a) A waste characterization component.

(b) A source reduction component.

(c) A recycling component.

(d) A composting component.

(e) A solid waste facility capacity component.

(f) An education and public information component.

(g) A funding component.

(h) A special waste component.
Cal. BPC § 11287 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 5 / Section 11287
Section 11287
Status: in_force

Any person who violates Section 11226, 11227, 11234, 11244, 11245, or 11283, is guilty of a public offense punishable by a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code or in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both the fine and imprisonment.
Cal. HSC § 109013 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 3 / Chapter 15 / Article 2 / Section 109013
Section 109013
Status: in_force

Commencing on January 1, 2023, on the internet website for the cookware, and on January 1, 2024, on the cookware package, a manufacturer shall not make a claim that the cookware is free of any specific chemical if the chemical belongs to a chemical group or class identified on the designated list, unless no individual chemical from that chemical group or class is intentionally added to the cookware.
Cal. PRC § 765 — California Code / Code prc / Division 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 3 / Section 765
Section 765
Status: in_force

The examining committee shall adhere to the rules and regulations of the board. An applicant for a license pursuant to this article who contends that they have been aggrieved by an action taken by the examining committee with respect to their qualifications may appeal to the board in accordance with rules or regulations prescribed by the board. The board upon the appeal may administer an oral or written examination to the applicant as an aid in determining whether the applicant is qualified under this article.
Cal. PUC § 26351 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Article 7 / Section 26351
Section 26351
Status: in_force

As an alternative procedure for the raising of funds, a district created pursuant to this part is authorized to issue bonds, payable from revenues of any facility or enterprise to be acquired or constructed by a district, in the manner provided by the Revenue Bond Law of 1941 (Chapter 6 (commencing at Section 54300) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code), all of the provisions of which are applicable to a district created pursuant to this part.
Cal. FGC § 10681 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 7 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 10681
Section 10681
Status: in_force

Prior to such approval by the commission, the legislative body of the county concerned shall have given its written consent to the commission for the proposed acquisition.
Cal. INS § 11752.8 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 11752.8
Section 11752.8
Status: in_force

(a) For all policies of insurance issued, or renewed for the first time on or after January 1, 1995, the insurer shall provide a notice, approved by the commissioner, to the policyholder, explaining in easily understandable language the workers’ compensation rating laws. For policies issued or renewed between January 1, 1994, and January 1, 1995, inclusive, the insurer shall include a notice to the policyholder, in easily understandable language, containing a summary of the changes in the rating laws enacted during the 1993–94 Regular Session of the Legislature.

(b) The notice required by this section may be combined with the notice required by subdivision (h) of Section 11752.6.
Cal. HSC § 39017 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 39017
Section 39017
Status: in_force

“Bus” has the same meaning as defined in Section 233 of the Vehicle Code.
Cal. WAT § 13710 — California Code / Code wat / Division 7 / Chapter 10 / Article 2 / Section 13710
Section 13710
Status: in_force

“Well” or “water well” as used in this chapter, means any artificial excavation constructed by any method for the purpose of extracting water from, or injecting water into, the underground. This definition shall not include: (a) oil and gas wells, or geothermal wells constructed under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation, except those wells converted to use as water wells; or (b) wells used for the purpose of (1) dewatering excavation during construction, or (2) stabilizing hillsides or earth embankments.
Cal. FIN § 18427.1 — California Code / Code fin / Division 7 / Chapter 5 / Article 5 / Section 18427.1
Section 18427.1
Status: in_force

No industrial loan company organized under the laws of this state shall offer or sell any security issued by it unless the commissioner has issued a permit authorizing such sale.
Cal. FAC § 4051.2 — California Code / Code fac / Division 3 / Part 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 4051.2
Section 4051.2
Status: in_force

An association shall not enter into a settlement agreement for an amount greater than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) without the prior approval of the department.
Cal. WIC § 9719.5 — California Code / Code wic / Division 8.5 / Chapter 11 / Article 2 / Section 9719.5
Section 9719.5
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The department shall allocate all federal and state funds for local ombudsman programs according to the following distribution, but shall not allocate less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per fiscal year.

(2) After the base allocation, remaining funds shall be distributed in accordance with subdivision (b).

(b) (1) Fifty percent of the funds shall be allocated to each local program based on the number of facilities served by the program in proportion to the total number of facilities in the state.

(2) Forty percent of the funds shall be allocated based on the number of beds within the local program’s area of service in proportion to the total number of beds in the state.

(3) Ten percent of the funds shall be allocated based on the total square miles within each local program’s area of service in proportion to the total number of square miles in the state.