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Cal. BPC § 7596.7 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 11.6 / Article 6 / Section 7596.7
Section 7596.7
Status: in_force

A firearms qualification card expires two years from the date of issuance, if not renewed. A person who wishes to renew a firearms qualification card shall file an application for renewal at least 60 days prior to the card’s expiration. A person whose card has expired shall not carry a firearm until the person has been issued a renewal card by the bureau.

The director shall not renew a firearms qualification card unless all of the following conditions exist:

(a) The cardholder has filed with the bureau a completed application for renewal of a firearms qualification card, on a form prescribed by the director, dated and signed by the applicant under penalty of perjury certifying that the information on the application is true and correct.

(b) The application is accompanied by a firearms requalification fee as prescribed in this chapter.

(c) (1) The applicant has requalified on the range and has successfully passed a written examination based on course content as specified in the firearms training manual approved by the department and taught at a training facility approved by the bureau.

(2) An applicant who is a bureau-certified firearms training instructor is prohibited from self-certifying as having successfully carried out the requirements of paragraph (1) and shall instead carry out the requirements under another bureau-certified firearms training instructor.

(d) The applicant has produced evidence to the firearm training facility, either upon receiving an original qualification card or upon filing for renewal of that card, that the applicant is a citizen of the United States or has permanent legal immigration status in the United States. Evidence of citizenship or permanent legal immigration status is that deemed sufficient by the bureau to ensure compliance with federal laws prohibiting possession of firearms by persons unlawfully in the United States and may include, but not be limited to, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-551 (Permanent Resident Card), naturalization documents, or birth certificates evidencing lawful residence or status in the United States.

(e) An expired firearms qualification card may not be renewed. A person with an expired firearms qualification card is required to apply for a new card in the manner required of persons not previously registered. A person whose card has expired shall not carry a firearm until the person has been issued a new firearms qualification card by the bureau.
Cal. FAC § 6521 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 6521
Section 6521
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in Sections 6523 and 6524, if any shipment of any nursery stock, plant, or container of any nursery stock or plant, or appliance, or any host or other carrier of any pest which is brought into any county or locality in the state from another county or locality within the state, is found to be infected or infested with a pest, or there is reasonable cause to believe that the shipment may be so infested or infected, the entire shipment shall be refused delivery and may be immediately destroyed by, or under the supervision of the commissioner, unless the nature of the pest is such that no damage or detriment can be caused to agriculture by the return of the shipment to the point of shipment.
Cal. LAB § 5954 — California Code / Code lab / Division 4 / Part 4 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 5954
Section 5954
Status: in_force

The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure relating to writs of review shall, so far as applicable, apply to proceedings in the courts under the provisions of this article. A copy of every pleading filed pursuant to the terms of this article shall be served on the appeals board and upon every party who entered an appearance in the action before the appeals board and whose interest therein is adverse to the party filing such pleading.
Cal. LAB § 3211.92 — California Code / Code lab / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 3211.92
Section 3211.92
Status: in_force

(a) “Disaster service worker” means any natural person who is registered with an accredited disaster council or a state agency for the purpose of engaging in disaster service pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act without pay or other consideration.

(b) “Disaster service worker” includes public employees performing disaster work that is outside the course and scope of their regular employment without pay and also includes any unregistered person impressed into service during a state of war emergency, a state of emergency, or a local emergency by a person having authority to command the aid of citizens in the execution of his or her duties.

(c) Persons registered with a disaster council at the time that council becomes accredited need not reregister in order to be entitled to the benefits provided by Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 4351).

(d) “Disaster service worker” does not include any member registered as an active firefighting member of any regularly organized volunteer fire department, having official recognition, and full or partial support of the county, city, or district in which the fire department is located.
Cal. WIC § 14199.135 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 7.5 / Article 9 / Section 14199.135
Section 14199.135
Status: in_force

Construction of Chapter

(a) Severability. The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any portion, section, subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, clause, subclause, sentence, phrase, word, or application of this chapter is for any reason held to be invalid by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, that decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter. The people of the State of California hereby declare that they would have adopted this chapter and each and every portion, section, subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, clause, subclause, sentence, phrase, word, and application not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any part of this chapter or application thereof would be subsequently declared invalid.

(b) Liberal Construction. This chapter is an exercise of the initiative power of the people of the State of California pursuant to Article II and Article IV of the Constitution, and shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes set forth in this chapter.

(c) Statutory References. Unless otherwise stated, all references contained in this chapter to statutes codified outside of this chapter refer to those statutes as they existed on July 1, 2023.

(d) Effective Date. This chapter shall take effect on the next January 1 following its approval by the voters of California.
Cal. WIC § 19097 — California Code / Code wic / Division 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 19097
Section 19097
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the control of the director, all employees of the department providing services to persons who are blind and visually impaired administered by the division pursuant to this chapter shall be under the exclusive direction and supervision of the deputy director of the division.

(b) The division shall establish criteria and train counselors and supervisors working with persons who are blind and visually impaired and deaf and hard of hearing to ensure they have the specialized knowledge and skills to meet the needs of these persons.
Cal. HSC § 103260 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 102 / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Article 1 / Section 103260
Section 103260
Status: in_force

(a)  A person born in this state whose birth is registered in this state, or the person’s conservator, or if a minor, the person’s parent or guardian, may submit a written request to the state registrar for a new birth certificate on the ground that his or her existing birth certificate contains a derogatory, demeaning, or colloquial racial descriptor. For purposes of this section, a derogatory, demeaning, or colloquial racial descriptor means any term that the registrant determines is insulting to a racial group.

(b)  The State Registrar shall review the request, and if the request identifies the term that the registrant has determined is a derogatory, demeaning, or colloquial racial descriptor, identifies the accurate racial descriptor, and is accompanied with the payment of the fee required by Section 103700, then the State Registrar shall issue a new birth certificate with the accurate racial descriptor identified in the request and shall transmit copies of the new birth certificate to the following:

(1)  The local registrar and county recorder in whose offices copies of the previously issued birth certificate are on file. Upon receipt of the new birth certificate, the local registrar and county recorder shall transmit any copies of the previously issued birth certificate to the State Registrar if it is practical for him or her to do so. If it is impractical for him or her to forward all the copies to the state registrar, he or she shall effectually seal a cover over the copy in a manner as not to deface or destroy the copy and forward a verified statement of his or her action to the state registrar.

(2)  The registrant.

(c)  The new birth certificate shall supplant any previously issued birth certificate registered for the registrant and shall be the only birth certificate of the registrant open to public inspection. The request and previously issued birth certificate shall remain as part of the records of the State Registrar. All records and information referred to in this section, other than the newly issued birth certificate, shall be available only upon the written request of the registrant or an order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
Cal. WIC § 14066 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 14066
Section 14066
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 14200), Chapter 8.5 (commencing with Section 14500), and Chapter 8.7 (commencing with Section 14520) of this part, the terms “Department of Health,” “State Department of Health,” “Department of Benefit Payments,” and “State Department of Benefit Payments” shall be construed to refer to and mean the State Department of Health Services.
Cal. SHC § 9609 — California Code / Code shc / Division 11.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 9609
Section 9609
Status: in_force

The interest on refunding bonds shall be payable on March 2, and September 2, respectively, of each year.
Cal. RTC § 8761 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 1.1 / Section 8761
Section 8761
Status: in_force

If the board finds that a person’s failure to make payment by an appropriate electronic funds transfer in accordance with board procedures is due to reasonable cause and circumstances beyond the person’s control, and occurred notwithstanding the exercise of ordinary care and in the absence of willful neglect, that person shall be relieved of the penalty provided in subdivision (e) of Section 8760. Any person seeking to be relieved of the penalty shall file with the board a statement under penalty of perjury setting forth the facts upon which he or she bases his or her claim for relief.
Cal. VEH § 40000.20 — California Code / Code veh / Division 17 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 40000.20
Section 40000.20
Status: in_force

A third or subsequent violation of Section 23225, relating to the storage of an opened container of an alcoholic beverage, or Section 23223, relating to the possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage, by a driver of a vehicle used to provide transportation services on a prearranged basis, operating under a valid certificate or permit pursuant to the Passenger Charter-party Carriers’ Act (Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 5351) of Division 2 of the Public Utilities Code), is a misdemeanor.
Cal. FAC § 79244 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 26 / Article 3 / Section 79244
Section 79244
Status: in_force

No member of the commission or of any committee established by the commission, which may include nonmembers of the commission, shall receive a salary. Except for ex officio government members, the members may receive reasonable and necessary traveling expenses and meal allowances, as established by the commission, for each day spent in actual attendance at, or in traveling to and from, meetings of the commission or committees of the commission, or on special assignment for the commission.
Cal. INS § 11629.77 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 5.5 / Section 11629.77
Section 11629.77
Status: in_force

(a) A low-cost automobile insurance policy issued pursuant to the program shall be canceled only for the following reasons:

(1) Nonpayment of premium.

(2) Fraud or material misrepresentation affecting the policy or the insured.

(3) The purchase of additional automobile liability insurance coverage in violation of subdivision (a) of Section 11629.78.

(4) The purchase or maintenance of automobile liability insurance coverage other than a low-cost policy for any additional vehicles in the insured’s household, in violation of subdivision (b) of Section 11629.78.

(b) A policy shall be nonrenewed only for the following reasons:

(1) A substantial increase in the hazard insured against.

(2) The insured no longer meets the applicable eligibility requirements. In this regard, the eligibility of an insured shall be recertified by the California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan after the first year of eligibility, and every three years thereafter by the insurer that issued the policy.
Cal. HSC § 13190 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 12 / Part 2 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 5 / Section 13190
Section 13190
Status: in_force

No special fee other than that charged for an ordinary business license shall be charged for any natural person, corporation, firm, or association, by any city, county, city and county or fire protection district, for the privilege of performing acts involving servicing, charging or testing of portable fire extinguishers.
Cal. WAT § 71992 — California Code / Code wat / Division 20 / Part 7 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 71992
Section 71992
Status: in_force

The resolution calling the revenue bond election shall be adopted, contain the statement, be published and provide for issuance of the revenue bonds in accordance with Article 3 (commencing with Section 54380 of the Government Code) of the Revenue Bond Law of 1941, except as otherwise required by law and this chapter, and, in addition, the resolution shall state:

(a) That the board deems it necessary to incur the bonded indebtedness.

(b) The revenue improvement district to be benefited by the bonded indebtedness, as set forth in the resolution of formation of the revenue improvement district, and that a map showing the exterior boundaries of the revenue improvement district is on file with the secretary, which map shall govern for all details as to the extent of the revenue improvement district.

(c) That the votes of a majority of all voters voting on the proposition are required to authorize the issuance of the revenue bond.
Cal. HSC § 109905 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 109905
Section 109905
Status: in_force

“Counterfeit”, as used in respect to any food, drug, device, or cosmetic, means a food, drug, device, or cosmetic that bears or whose package or labeling bears, without authorization, the trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, or device, or any likeness or trademark, trade name, or other identifying mark, imprint, or device of a manufacturer, processor, packer, or distributor, other than the actual manufacturer, processor, packer, or distributor, or that falsely purports or is represented to be the product of, or to have been packed or distributed by, the other manufacturer, processor, packer, or distributor.
Cal. PUC § 98203 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 10 / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 98203
Section 98203
Status: in_force

If the district maintains its own retirement fund the retirement board shall have exclusive control of the administration, investment, and disbursement of such fund. Investment of the fund shall be subject to the terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions imposed by the laws of this state upon savings banks in the making of investments by savings banks, and cash may be deposited in any licensed national bank or banks in this state or in any bank, banks, or corporations authorized or licensed to do a banking business and organized under the laws of this state.
Cal. RTC § 2211 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 1 / Part 4 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 2211
Section 2211
Status: in_force

“Local agency” means any city, county, special district, authority or other political subdivision of the state.
Cal. FAC § 77643 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 18 / Article 7 / Section 77643
Section 77643
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may commence civil actions and utilize all remedies provided in law or equity for the collection of assessments and civil penalties and for the obtaining of injunctive relief or specific performance regarding this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter. A court shall issue to the commission any requested writ of attachment or injunctive relief upon a prima facie showing by verified complaint that a named defendant has violated this chapter or any rule or regulation of the commission, including, but not limited to, the nonpayment of assessments. The commission shall not be required to post a bond as a condition for the issuance of any writ of attachment or injunctive relief.

(b) A writ of attachment shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 485.010) of Title 6.5 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing specified in Section 485.010 of that code is not required. Injunctive relief shall be granted pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except that the showing of irreparable harm or inadequate remedy at law specified in Sections 526 and 527 of that code is not required.

(c) Upon entry of any final judgment on behalf of the commission against any defendant, the court shall enjoin the defendant from conducting any type of business regarding timber until there is full compliance and satisfaction of the judgment. Upon a favorable judgment for the commission, it is entitled to receive reimbursement for any reasonable attorney’s fees and other actual related costs. Venue for these actions may be established at the domicile or place of business of the defendant or in the county of the principal office of the commission. The commission may be sued only in the county of its principal office.
Cal. VEH § 34504 — California Code / Code veh / Division 14.8 / Section 34504
Section 34504
Status: in_force

The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall enforce the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to Section 34501. Rules and regulations adopted pursuant to Section 34501 shall become effective on March 1, 1965.
Cal. PRC § 42460 — California Code / Code prc / Division 30 / Part 3 / Chapter 8.5 / Article 1 / Section 42460
Section 42460
Status: in_force

This act shall be known, and may be cited, as the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003.
Cal. INS § 11779 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 11779
Section 11779
Status: in_force

The fund may insure California employers against their liability for compensation or damages for injury or death under the United States Longshoremen’s and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, or other federal or maritime laws, as fully as any private insurer.
Cal. INS § 12155 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 12155
Section 12155
Status: in_force

License service is the rendering of assistance by a motor club to any person in obtaining:

(a) Registration of a motor vehicle with the State.

(b) A driver’s license.

(c) A transfer of legal or registered ownership upon the records of the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Cal. FAM § 8600 — California Code / Code fam / Division 13 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 8600
Section 8600
Status: in_force

An unmarried minor may be adopted by an adult as provided in this part.
Cal. WAT § 21266 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 21266
Section 21266
Status: in_force

A board shall fill by appointment vacancies in the offices of assessor, collector, and treasurer. If the board fails to make an appointment within 40 days, the board of supervisors of the office county shall make the appointment.
Cal. WIC § 16160 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 4 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 16160
Section 16160
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that the people of California have benefited from the establishment of a long-term care ombudsperson pursuant to Section 9710 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and a childcare ombudsperson program pursuant to Section 1596.872a of the Health and Safety Code. The Legislature further finds it is essential to maintain the nonpartisan nature, integrity, and impartiality of ombudsperson functions and services. It is the intent of the Legislature to provide similar protections for foster children by establishing a foster care ombudsperson program within the State Department of Social Services.
Cal. FAC § 78866 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 24.5 / Article 3 / Section 78866
Section 78866
Status: in_force

All funds received by the assessments levied pursuant to this chapter or otherwise received by the commission shall be deposited in banks that the commission may designate and shall be disbursed by order of the commission through an agent or agents as it may designate. The agent or agents shall be bonded by a fidelity bond, executed by a surety company authorized to transact business in this state, in favor of the commission, in an amount of not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
Cal. PRC § 5365 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 2 / Article 6 / Section 5365
Section 5365
Status: in_force

All contracts for the construction or completion of any work or improvement, or for furnishing labor, materials or supplies shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder. The legislative body shall advertise in the city pursuant to Section 6062 of the Government Code, inviting sealed proposals for furnishing labor, materials and supplies for the proposed improvement before any contract shall be made; provided, however, that if chartered the city shall follow its charter as to making of contracts. The legislative body shall have the right to require such bonds as it may deem best from the successful bidder to insure the faithful performance of the contract, and shall also have the right to reject any and all bids.
Cal. HSC § 40604 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 3 / Chapter 5.7 / Section 40604
Section 40604
Status: in_force

(a)  The district board shall adopt, by regulation, a schedule of fees to be assessed on areawide or indirect sources of emissions that are regulated, but for which permits are not issued, by the district to recover the costs of district programs related to these sources.

(b)  That fee schedule shall be designed to yield a sum not exceeding the estimated cost of the administration of this chapter and mitigation of emissions, and for the filing of applications for variances or to revoke or modify variances. All applicants shall pay the fees required by the schedule, including, notwithstanding Section 6103 of the Government Code, an applicant that is a publicly owned utility.