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Cal. PUC § 30530 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 30530
Section 30530
Status: in_force

The district may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, either in connection with eminent domain proceedings or otherwise, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, contracts and stipulations to indemnify and save harmless, and to do all acts necessary for, incidental to, or convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this part.
Cal. PROB § 1456.5 — California Code / Code prob / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 1456.5
Section 1456.5
Status: in_force

Each court shall ensure compliance with the requirements of filing the inventory and appraisal and the accountings required by this division. Courts may comply with this section in either of the following ways:

(a) By placing on the court’s calendar, at the time of the appointment of the guardian or conservator and at the time of approval of each accounting, a future hearing date to enable the court to confirm timely compliance with these requirements.

(b) By establishing and maintaining internal procedures to generate an order for appearance and consideration of appropriate sanctions or other actions if the guardian or conservator fails to comply with the requirements of this section.
Cal. HSC § 11842.5 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 10.5 / Part 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 11842.5
Section 11842.5
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, a substance use disorder program includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Residential programs that provide a residential setting and services such as detoxification, counseling, care, treatment, and rehabilitation in a live-in facility.

(b) Drop-in centers that are established for the purpose of providing counseling, advice, or a social setting for one or more persons who are attempting to understand, alleviate, or cope with their misuse or inappropriate use of alcohol or drugs.

(c) Crisis lines that provide a telephone answering service that provides, in whole or in part, crisis intervention, counseling, or referral, or that is a source of general information about the misuse or inappropriate use of alcohol and drugs.

(d) Free clinics that are established for the purpose, either in whole or in part, of providing any medical or dental care, social services, or treatment, or referral to these services for those persons recognized as having a substance use disorder. Free clinics include primary care clinics licensed under paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 1204.

(e) Detoxification centers that are established for the purpose of detoxification from drugs, regardless of whether or not narcotics, restricted dangerous drugs, or other medications are administered in the detoxification and whether detoxification takes place in a live-in facility or on an outpatient basis.

(f) Narcotic treatment programs, whether inpatient or outpatient, that offer narcotic replacement therapy and maintenance, detoxification, or other services, in conjunction with that replacement narcotic therapy.

(g) Substance use disorder programs, whether inpatient or outpatient and whether in a hospital or nonhospital setting, that offer a set program of treatment and rehabilitation for persons with a substance use disorder that is not primarily an alcohol dependency.

(h) Alcohol and other drug prevention programs that promote positive action that changes the conditions under which the drug-taking behaviors to be prevented are most likely to occur and a proactive and deliberate process that promotes health and well-being by empowering people and communities with resources necessary to confront complex and stressful life conditions.

(i) Nonspecific drug programs that have not been specifically mentioned in subdivisions (a) to (h), inclusive, but that provide or offer to provide, in whole or in part, for counseling, therapy, referral, advice, care, treatment, or rehabilitation as a service to those persons suffering from substance use disorder or other problems related to the misuse or inappropriate use of alcohol or drugs that are either physiological or psychological in nature.
Cal. WIC § 826.8 — California Code / Code wic / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 22 / Section 826.8
Section 826.8
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 827 and in order to assist with establishing eligibility for programs or services, the State Department of Social Services may provide to a person who was previously adjudged a dependent or ward of the juvenile court, was placed in foster care, and whose dependency or wardship has been dismissed, upon request by that person, the information included in the proof of dependency or wardship document described in subparagraph (E) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 391, or any information necessary to provide verification that the person was formerly a dependent or ward of the juvenile court and placed in foster care.
Cal. FIN § 50329 — California Code / Code fin / Division 20 / Chapter 5 / Section 50329
Section 50329
Status: in_force

(a) In making an investigation or examination authorized by this division, the commissioner may, for a reasonable time not exceeding 30 days, control access to any documents and records of the licensee pertaining to the business of any residential mortgage lender or residential mortgage loan servicer. The commissioner may place a keeper in exclusive charge of the documents and records in the place where they are usually kept. During the period of control, no director, officer, partner, or employee shall remove or attempt to remove any of the documents except pursuant to a court order or with the consent of the commissioner. However, the directors, officers, partners, and employees of the residential mortgage lender or residential mortgage loan servicer may examine the documents or records. The licensee’s employees shall be permitted to make entries in the documents or records to reflect current transactions. Unless the commissioner has reasonable grounds to believe the documents or records of the licensee have been, or are at risk of being altered or destroyed for purposes of concealing a violation of this division, the licensee shall have access to the documents or records as necessary to conduct its ordinary business affairs.

(b) For the purpose of any investigation, examination, or proceeding under this division, the commissioner or any officer designated by the commissioner may administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, take evidence, and require the production of any documents or records that the commissioner deems relevant.

(c) In case of refusal to obey a subpoena issued to a director, officer, partner, or employee of a licensee, the superior court may issue an order requiring that person to appear before the commissioner. When before the commissioner, the director, officer, partner, or employee shall produce documentary evidence or give evidence on the matter under investigation. Failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as contempt.

(d) No person is excused from testifying or from producing any document or record before the commissioner, on the ground that the testimony or evidence required by the commissioner may tend to incriminate the person or subject him or her to a penalty or forfeiture. However, no individual may be penalized for any matter concerning which he or she is compelled to testify or produce evidence, after validly claiming the privilege against self-incrimination. However, individual testimony is not exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury or contempt committed in testifying.
Cal. HSC § 6480.5 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 6 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 6480.5
Section 6480.5
Status: in_force

At any time within two years after a sanitary district consolidates with or annexes the territory of a district having powers and functions substantially identical to those of a sanitary district formed pursuant to this part, the board of directors of the sanitary district may, by resolution, increase the number of members of the board from five to seven, and may designate the first two additional members to serve on the enlarged board. If the board is enlarged subsequent to the consolidation with, or the annexation of the territory of, another district, the first two additional directors so designated shall be resident voters of such consolidated or annexed territory. The board shall determine the term of office of each of the new directors so appointed, but in no event shall such term designated by the board be for more than four years. The terms of office thus created shall be determined in such a manner as to keep as nearly equal as practicable the number of directors to be elected at each subsequent general district election. Upon the expiration of such term so designated by the board, the membership shall be filled at the next general district election and general district elections held thereafter for the election of officers of the district.

Any references to five members of the board in this part mean seven members as applied to a board increased in size pursuant to this section. In the same manner, references to three members mean four members and to two members mean three members, and references to a four-fifths vote mean a five-sevenths vote, as applied to an enlarged board.
Cal. PUC § 130054.1 — California Code / Code puc / Division 12 / Chapter 2 / Section 130054.1
Section 130054.1
Status: in_force

The Ventura County Transportation Commission shall consist of the following members:

(a) Five members of the Ventura County Board of Supervisors.

(b) One member from each incorporated city within Ventura County who shall be the mayor of the city or a member of its city council. The term of a member under this subdivision terminates when he or she ceases to hold that office or when replaced by the city council.

(c) One citizen member appointed by the Ventura County Board of Supervisors, who shall not be an elected official, but who shall be a resident of Ventura County.

(d) One citizen member appointed by the Ventura County City Selection Committee, who shall not be an elected official, but who shall be a resident of Ventura County.

(e) One nonvoting member appointed by the Governor.
Cal. FAC § 5425 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 5425
Section 5425
Status: in_force

The commissioner may record a copy of any notice that is served and may mail a copy of the notice to the person that appears of record to be the owner of any encumbrance on the property, at his last known address.
Cal. WIC § 10261 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 1.8 / Chapter 9 / Section 10261
Section 10261
Status: in_force

A contractor providing services pursuant to a general child care contract, a campus child care contract, a migrant child care contract, or an alternative payment child care contract is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101, et seq.).
Cal. BPC § 7587.1 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 11.5 / Article 7 / Section 7587.1
Section 7587.1
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 477, a firearm qualification card and a baton permit shall be considered a license subject to the terms of this section.

Notwithstanding the assessment or payment of fines for any violations of this chapter, the director may deny, suspend, or revoke a license issued under this chapter if they determine that the licensee or their manager, if an individual, or if the licensee is a person other than an individual, that any of its officers, directors, partners, or its manager, has:

(a) Made any false statement or given any false information in connection with an application for a license or a renewal or reinstatement of a license.

(b) Violated any provisions of this chapter.

(c) Violated any rule of the director adopted pursuant to the authority contained in this chapter.

(d) Committed any act or crime constituting grounds for denial of licensure under Section 480, including illegally using, carrying, or possessing a deadly weapon.

(e) Impersonated, or permitted or aided and abetted an employee to impersonate a law enforcement officer or employee of the United States of America, or of any state or political subdivision thereof.

(f) Committed or permitted any employee to commit any act, while the license was expired which would be cause for the suspension or revocation of a license, or grounds for the denial of an application for a license.

(g) Willfully failed or refused to render to a client services or a report as agreed between the parties and for which compensation has been paid or tendered in accordance with the agreement of the parties.

(h) Committed assault, battery, or kidnapping, or used force or violence on any person, without proper justification or any use of force in violation of the standards prescribed by the bureau by regulation.

(i) Knowingly violated, or advised, encouraged, or assisted the violation of any court order or injunction in the course of business as a licensee.

(j) Acted as a runner or capper for any attorney.

(k) Been convicted of a violation of Section 148 of the Penal Code.

(l) Committed any act which is a ground for denial of an application for a license under this chapter.

(m) Committed any act prohibited by Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 630) of Title 15 of Part 1 of the Penal Code.

(n) Purchased, possessed, or transported any tear gas weapon except as authorized by law. A violation of this subdivision may be punished by the suspension of a license for a period to be determined by the director.

(o) Been convicted of a violation of Section 95.3 of the Penal Code.

(p) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2023.
Cal. INS § 4016.2 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 4016.2
Section 4016.2
Status: in_force

(a) The presence in person or by proxy of 5 percent of the members of a domestic mutual insurer entitled to vote at any meeting shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business of the insurer, including but not limited to, the amendment of the articles of incorporation or bylaws of the insurer, unless otherwise provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws of such insurer.

(b) Any required member approval shall be by the affirmative vote of a number of members which, as to a stock corporation, would constitute approval of the shareholders (Section 153 of the Corporations Code) rather than approval of the outstanding shares (Section 152 of the Corporations Code).
Cal. PUC § 101160 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 4 / Article 8 / Section 101160
Section 101160
Status: in_force

Prior to the time the district has operated, controlled, or used transit facilities, or any part thereof, for the transportation of passengers under the provisions of this part for a period of six months, the board may, but is not required to, appoint a general manager. A general manager appointed during such time shall hold office at the pleasure of the majority of the board.
Cal. MVC § 1171 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 6 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 1171
Section 1171
Status: in_force

A memorial district may be established, maintained, governed, supported, and operated in the manner and for the purposes herein provided, and may exercise the powers and jurisdiction herein expressly granted or necessarily implied.
Cal. HSC § 114650 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 9 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 114650
Section 114650
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

(1) “Agency” or “office” means the Office of Emergency Services.

(2) “Department” means the State Department of Public Health.

(3) “Disburse or disbursement” means a payment in advance from the Nuclear Planning Assessment Special Account, as specified in paragraph (5) of subdivision (b) of Section 8610.5 of the Government Code.

(4) “Emergency planning zone” means a zone identified in state and local government emergency plans where immediate decisions for effective public protective action from radiation may be necessary.

(5) “Exercise” means an event that tests emergency plans and organizations and that the Federal Emergency Management Agency evaluates pursuant to Part 350 (commencing with Section 350.1) of Subchapter E of Chapter I of Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(6) “Ingestion pathway phase” means the period beginning after any release of radioactive material from a nuclear powerplant accident when the plume emergency phase has ceased, and reliable environmental measurements are available for making decisions on additional protective actions to protect the food chain. The main concern is to prevent exposure from ingestion of contaminated water or food, such as milk, fresh vegetables, or aquatic foodstuffs.

(7) “Ingestion pathway zone” means the 50-mile radius around each of the state’s nuclear powerplants in which protective actions may be required to protect the food chain in the event of an emergency.

(8) “Interjurisdictional Planning Committee” means the planning committee, comprised of representatives of the Counties of Orange and San Diego, the Cities of Dana Point, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano, the Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, the State Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Southern California Edison Company, established as a mechanism for coordinating integrated preparedness and response in the event of an emergency at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

(9) “Local government” means a city or county that provides emergency response for a nuclear powerplant emergency.

(10) “Local jurisdiction” means an entity that provides emergency response for a nuclear powerplant emergency in accordance with the plans of a local government.

(11) “Plume emergency phase” means the period beginning at the onset of an emergency at a nuclear powerplant when immediate decisions for public protective actions are needed.

(12) “Recovery phase” means the period when actions designed to reduce radiation levels in the environment to acceptable levels for unrestricted use are commenced, and ending when all recovery actions have been completed.

(13) “Site” means the location of a nuclear powerplant and its surrounding emergency planning zone.
Cal. FAC § 58092 — California Code / Code fac / Division 21 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 58092
Section 58092
Status: in_force

The director may establish such facilities and publish such bulletins and reports as are necessary and proper in keeping producers and handlers informed with regard to the supply, demand, and other economic conditions which affect the sale of any farm product which is produced in this state.
Cal. HSC § 25111.1 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 6.5 / Article 2 / Section 25111.1
Section 25111.1
Status: in_force

“Designated local public officer” means a local public officer designated by the director pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 25180.
Cal. SHC § 138 — California Code / Code shc / Division 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 138
Section 138
Status: in_force

The department may employ an attorney at law and such assistant attorneys as are necessary, said attorney to act as the attorney and legal adviser of the department in all highway matters. No contract, relating to highways, awarded by the department shall be binding on the State until it is approved in writing by the Attorney General or by the attorney so employed.
Cal. PCC § 21201 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 87 / Section 21201
Section 21201
Status: in_force

All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided, estimated to cost in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder in the manner as provided.
Cal. HSC § 123305 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 106 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 123305
Section 123305
Status: in_force

The department, under any program established pursuant to this article, may collect data to determine the need for and the continuation of a supplemental nutritional program for recipients under this article.
Cal. WIC § 10962 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 10962
Section 10962
Status: in_force

The applicant, recipient, respondent, or the affected county, within one year after receiving notice of the department’s final decision, may file a petition with the superior court, under the provisions of Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, praying for a review of the entire proceedings in the matter, upon questions of law involved in the case. Such review, if granted, shall be the exclusive remedy available to the applicant, recipient, or respondent, or county for review of the department’s decision. The director shall be the sole respondent in such proceedings. Immediately upon being served, the director shall serve a copy of the petition on the other party entitled to judicial review and such party shall have the right to intervene in the proceedings.

No filing fee shall be required for the filing of a petition pursuant to this section. Any such petition to the superior court shall be entitled to a preference in setting a date for hearing on the petition. No bond shall be required in the case of any petition for review, nor in any appeal therefrom. The applicant or recipient shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, if he obtains a decision in his favor.
Cal. SHC § 2383 — California Code / Code shc / Division 3 / Chapter 8 / Section 2383
Section 2383
Status: in_force

The commission may amend the adopted guidelines after conducting at least one public hearing. The commission shall make a reasonable effort to amend the guidelines prior to the call for projects or may extend the deadline for project submission in order to comply with the new guidelines.
Cal. HSC § 114245.6 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 7 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 114245.6
Section 114245.6
Status: in_force

(a) Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be thoroughly cleaned in a way that does not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles, and wastewater shall be disposed of as specified under Section 114241.

(b) Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents.