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Cal. WAT § 36560 — California Code / Code wat / Division 13 / Part 7 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 36560
Section 36560
Status: in_force

Assessments that are imposed pursuant to this part and Part 7.5 (commencing with Section 37200) to pay the principal of, and interest on, general obligation bonds of a district or which are issued by a district for an improvement district are ad valorem taxes that are imposed in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 1 of Article XIII A of the California Constitution and are not, therefore, subject to the procedures and approval process of Article XIII D of the California Constitution. This section shall not be construed as declaring that any other type of assessment is either exempt from, or subject to, the procedures and approval process of Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
Cal. SHC § 9524 — California Code / Code shc / Division 11.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 9524
Section 9524
Status: in_force

When the report provided for in Section 9523 is filed with the clerk, the clerk shall present it to the legislative body for consideration. The legislative body may modify it in any respect. The report as modified shall stand as the report for the purpose of all subsequent proceedings, except that it may be confirmed, modified, or corrected as provided in this chapter.
Cal. WIC § 13302 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 5.6 / Section 13302
Section 13302
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law:

(a) Contracts or grants awarded pursuant to this chapter shall be exempt from the personal services contracting requirements of Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

(b) Contracts or grants awarded pursuant to this chapter shall be exempt from the Public Contract Code and the State Contracting Manual, and shall not be subject to the approval of the Department of General Services.

(c) The client information and records of legal and social services provided pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the requirements of Section 10850 and shall be exempt from inspection under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code).

(d) The state shall be immune from any liability resulting from the implementation of this chapter.

(e) Notwithstanding the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the department may implement, interpret, or make specific this chapter without taking any regulatory action.
Cal. PCC § 20224 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 8 / Section 20224
Section 20224
Status: in_force

Upon determining that immediate remedial measures to avert or alleviate damage to property, or to repair or restore damaged or destroyed property, of the district are necessary in order to insure that the facilities of the district are available to serve the transportation needs of the general public, and upon determining that available remedial measures, including procurement in compliance with Sections 20221, 20222, and 20223, are inadequate, the general manager may authorize the expenditure of money previously appropriated specifically by the board for the direct purchases of goods and services, without observance of the provisions of those sections.

The general manager shall, after any such expenditure, submit to the board a full report explaining the necessity for the action.
Cal. MVC § 1690 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 7 / Chapter 3 / Section 1690
Section 1690
Status: in_force

Any elected officer of the state who is called to serve with the Armed Forces of the United States has a right to return to and to reenter upon their office after the termination of their active service with the Armed Forces if the term for which they are elected has not expired.
Cal. WAT § 50815 — California Code / Code wat / Division 15 / Part 4 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 50815
Section 50815
Status: in_force

A list of the ballots cast shall be made by the election board containing the name of each voter, the number of votes cast by him, whether they were cast for or against the issuing of the bonds or refunding bonds, and, if the ballot is cast by proxy, the name of the person casting it.
Cal. BPC § 7586 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 11.5 / Article 6 / Section 7586
Section 7586
Status: in_force

(a) A private patrol operator license, branch office certificate, qualified manager certificate, and pocket card issued under this chapter expires at midnight on the last day of the month two years following the date of issuance unless renewed.

(b) To renew an unexpired qualified manager certificate, the qualified manager shall apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the director, pay all fines assessed to the certificate, and pay the renewal fee as provided in this chapter. To renew an expired certificate, the qualified manager shall apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the director and pay all fines assessed to the certificate, the renewal fee, and the delinquency fee as provided in this chapter.

(c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2025.
Cal. SHC § 18312 — California Code / Code shc / Division 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 18312
Section 18312
Status: in_force

“City” includes all corporations organized and existing for municipal purposes.
Cal. RTC § 46355 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 24 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 46355
Section 46355
Status: in_force

The order or decision of the board upon a petition for redetermination shall become final 30 days after service upon the petitioner of notice thereof.
Cal. VEH § 371 — California Code / Code veh / Division 1 / Section 371
Section 371
Status: in_force

Lessee includes “bailee” and is a person who leases, offers to lease, or is offered the lease of a motor vehicle for a term exceeding four months.
Cal. BPC § 7448 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 10.5 / Article 1 / Section 7448
Section 7448
Status: in_force

Title. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act.
Cal. SHC § 149.20 — California Code / Code shc / Division 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 149.20
Section 149.20
Status: in_force

(a) On or before January 1, 2026, the director shall adopt a transit policy to guide the implementation of transit priority facilities and transit stops on the state highway system.

(b) The policy described in subdivision (a) shall be developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders, including, but not limited to, transit operators, local governments, regional transportation planning agencies, and transit advocacy organizations.

(c) On or before January 1, 2027, the department shall adopt guidance that does both of the following:

(1) Defines transit performance measures.

(2) Identifies specific responsibilities for the department’s programs, divisions, districts, and offices in supporting the reliable, predictable, and fast movement of transit vehicles on the state highway system.

(d) On or before July 1, 2028, the department shall adopt design guidance for transit priority facilities.
Cal. VEH § 14104.5 — California Code / Code veh / Division 6 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 14104.5
Section 14104.5
Status: in_force

(a) Before a hearing has commenced, the department, or the hearing officer or hearing board, shall issue subpoenas or subpoenas duces tecum, or both, at the request of any party, for attendance or production of documents at the hearing. After the hearing has commenced, the department, if it is hearing the case, or the hearing officer sitting alone, or the hearing board, may issue subpoenas or subpoenas duces tecum, or both.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 11450.20 of the Government Code, subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum issued in conjunction with the hearings may be served by first-class mail.
Cal. FAC § 79477 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 27 / Article 4 / Section 79477
Section 79477
Status: in_force

The commission may collect information, including, but not limited to, industry crop statistics, identity and size of markets, and trading partners, and publish and distribute without charge, a bulletin or other communication to producers of nursery products.
Cal. BPC § 17605 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 7 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 9 / Section 17605
Section 17605
Status: in_force

The following are exempt from the requirements of this article:

(a) Any service provided by a business or its affiliate where either the business or its affiliate is doing business pursuant to a franchise issued by a political subdivision of the state or a license, franchise, certificate, or other authorization issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).

(b) Any service provided by a business or its affiliate where either the business or its affiliate is regulated by the CPUC, the Federal Communications Commission, or the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

(c) Any entity regulated by the Department of Insurance.

(d) Alarm company operators, as defined in Section 7590.2, and regulated pursuant to Chapter 11.6 (commencing with Section 7590) of Division 3.

(e) A bank, bank holding company, or the subsidiary or affiliate of either, or a credit union or other financial institution, licensed under state or federal law.

(f) Service contract sellers and service contract administrators regulated by the Bureau of Electronic and Appliance Repair pursuant to Article 4.5 (commencing with Section 9855) of Chapter 20 of Division 3.
Cal. BPC § 7653.9 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 12 / Article 3.5 / Section 7653.9
Section 7653.9
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, based upon a finding by a court of competent jurisdiction that a cemetery manager of a private cemetery has ceased to perform their duties, as described in subdivision (a) of Section 7611.4, due to a lapse, suspension, surrender, abandonment, or revocation of their license, the court may appoint a temporary manager to manage the cemetery property and to service the prepaid interments of the private cemetery. The court shall appoint a licensed cemetery manager as the temporary manager.

(b) The appointed temporary manager shall have the same powers over the care and maintenance of the private cemetery as a licensed cemetery manager, as described in subdivision (a) of Section 7611.4. The temporary manager shall serve for a limited term not to exceed six months, or until a new licensed manager has been hired, at which time the court shall terminate the appointment of the temporary manager.

(c) The court may authorize the payment of reasonable compensation for the temporary manager’s services, which shall be paid by the trustees from available income from the cemetery. In exercising its discretion pursuant to this subdivision, the court shall give due consideration to the ability of the cemetery income to otherwise pay for care and maintenance of the cemetery.

(d) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, if a court has not appointed a temporary manager within six months of the suspension, revocation, or surrender of the license of a cemetery manager of a private cemetery or the appointment of a temporary manager has expired, the county in which the cemetery is located may assume responsibility for the maintenance of the cemetery and may preserve public access to the cemetery until the court can appoint a temporary manager.

(2) If a county assumes maintenance responsibilities for a cemetery under this subdivision, the county shall be reimbursed from the available income in the endowment care fund for maintenance services rendered until a temporary care manager is appointed by the court or a new permanent cemetery manager is found.

(3) If a county assumes maintenance responsibilities for a cemetery under this subdivision, the county shall perform, at a minimum, all of the following maintenance services on the cemetery property:

(A) Keep cemetery grounds open for public access.

(B) Trim or mow grass and prune shrubs and trees on cemetery grounds.

(C) Keep public areas of the cemetery grounds and water features clear of trash and debris.

(D) Provide a supply of water to keep cemetery grass and plants as green as possible with consideration of water availability.
Cal. PROB § 1813.1 — California Code / Code prob / Division 4 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 1813.1
Section 1813.1
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The domestic partner of a proposed conservatee may not petition for the appointment of a conservator for a domestic partner or be appointed as conservator of the person or estate of the proposed conservatee unless the petitioner alleges in the petition for appointment as conservator, and the court finds, that the domestic partner has not terminated and is not intending to terminate the domestic partnership as provided in Section 299 of the Family Code. However, if the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the appointment of a domestic partner who has terminated or is intending to terminate the domestic partnership is in the best interests of the proposed conservatee, the court may appoint the domestic partner.

(2) Prior to making this appointment, the court shall appoint counsel to consult with and advise the conservatee, and to report to the court his or her findings concerning the suitability of appointing the domestic partner as conservator.

(b) The domestic partner of a conservatee shall disclose to the conservator, or if the domestic partner is the conservator, shall notify the court, of the termination of a domestic partnership as provided in Section 299 of the Family Code within 10 days of its occurrence. The court may, upon receipt of the notice, set the matter for hearing on an order to show cause why the appointment of the domestic partner as conservator, if the domestic partner is the conservator, should not be terminated and a new conservator appointed by the court.
Cal. SHC § 1959 — California Code / Code shc / Division 2.5 / Chapter 6 / Section 1959
Section 1959
Status: in_force

A city or county that adopts a golf cart transportation plan may do the following:

(a) Acquire, by dedication, purchase, or condemnation, real property, including easements or rights-of-way, to establish golf cart lanes.

(b) Establish a golf cart transportation plan as authorized by this chapter.
Cal. VEH § 5008 — California Code / Code veh / Division 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 8 / Section 5008
Section 5008
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who is regularly employed or engaged as a bona fide newspaper, newsreel, or television photographer or cameraman, may, after the requirements for the registration of the motor vehicle have been complied with, also apply for special license plates, and the department shall issue special license plates in lieu of the regular license plates. The special license plates shall be affixed to the vehicle for which registration is sought and shall display the letters “PP” enclosed by a shield.

The applicant shall, by satisfactory proof, show that he or she is a bona fide newspaper, newsreel, or television photographer or cameraman.

(b) The department shall not issue more than one set of the special plates to any person.

(c) In addition to the regular fees for an original registration or renewal of registration, the following special fees shall be paid:

(1) Twenty dollars ($20) for the initial issuance of the special plate.

(2) Twelve dollars ($12) for the transfer of the special plate to another motor vehicle.
Cal. HSC § 110265 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 110265
Section 110265
Status: in_force

A special guarantee shall guarantee in the same manner as a general guarantee the particular food, drug, device, or cosmetic listed in an invoice of the food, drug, device, or cosmetic, and shall be attached to, or shall fully identify, the invoice.
Cal. WAT § 10737.8 — California Code / Code wat / Division 6 / Part 2.74 / Chapter 12 / Section 10737.8
Section 10737.8
Status: in_force

In addition to making any findings required by subdivision (a) of Section 850 of the Code of Civil Procedure or any other law, the court shall not approve entry of judgment in an adjudication action for a basin required to have a groundwater sustainability plan under this part unless the court finds that the judgment will not substantially impair the ability of a groundwater sustainability agency, the board, or the department to comply with this part and to achieve sustainable groundwater management.
Cal. FIN § 14870 — California Code / Code fin / Division 5 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 14870
Section 14870
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

(1) “Nonqualifying account” means a deposit account, other than a demand deposit account, that is not a qualifying account.

(2) “Qualifying account” means a deposit account, other than a demand deposit account, through which a credit union’s depositors may obtain chances to win prizes in a savings promotion.

(3) “Savings promotion” means a contest or promotion to encourage savings deposits that is sponsored by one or more credit unions, or by a credit union trade association or its subsidiary in conjunction with one or more credit unions, and in which credit union depositors are offered a chance to win designated prizes.

(b) A credit union may sponsor or participate in a savings promotion if all of the following requirements are satisfied:

(1) Credit union depositors are not required to pay any fee or otherwise provide any consideration in order to enter the savings promotion.

(2) All material terms of, and fees charged by a credit union in connection with, a qualifying account are comparable to those of comparable nonqualifying accounts offered by the credit union.

(3) Each entry in the savings promotion has an equal chance of winning.

(4) Participants in the savings promotion are not required to be present at a prize drawing in order to win.

(c) For purposes of this section, a depositor’s deposit of at least a specified amount of money in a qualifying account, which is required in order to enter the savings promotion, is not consideration if the interest rate associated with the qualifying account is not reduced, as compared to comparable nonqualifying accounts offered by the credit union, to account for the possibility of winning a prize.

(d) A savings promotion offered by a credit union shall not be considered a lottery within the meaning of Section 319 or 319.3 of the Penal Code, or a raffle within the meaning of Section 320.5 of the Penal Code.
Cal. FAC § 59175 — California Code / Code fac / Division 21 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 19 / Section 59175
Section 59175
Status: in_force

It is recognized that, with respect to some commodities, marketing, weather, and other conditions may change so rapidly as to require changes in seasonal marketing regulations from week to week or oftener.
Cal. BPC § 7309 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 10 / Article 1 / Section 7309
Section 7309
Status: in_force

The board shall establish a principal office, and may establish branch offices and examination facilities in the state as may be deemed necessary for the board to conduct its business.
Cal. CIV § 5915 — California Code / Code civ / Division 4 / Part 5 / Chapter 10 / Article 2 / Section 5915
Section 5915
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to an association that does not otherwise provide a fair, reasonable, and expeditious dispute resolution procedure. The procedure provided in this section is fair, reasonable, and expeditious within the meaning of this article.

(b) Either party to a dispute within the scope of this article may invoke the following procedure:

(1) The party may request the other party to meet and confer in an effort to resolve the dispute. The request shall be in writing.

(2) A member of an association may refuse a request to meet and confer. The association shall not refuse a request to meet and confer.

(3) The board shall designate a director to meet and confer.

(4) The parties shall meet promptly at a mutually convenient time and place, explain their positions to each other, and confer in good faith in an effort to resolve the dispute. The parties may be assisted by an attorney or another person at their own cost when conferring.

(5) A resolution of the dispute agreed to by the parties shall be memorialized in writing and signed by the parties, including the board designee on behalf of the association.

(c) A written agreement reached under this section binds the parties and is judicially enforceable if it is signed by both parties and both of the following conditions are satisfied:

(1) The agreement is not in conflict with law or the governing documents of the common interest development or association.

(2) The agreement is either consistent with the authority granted by the board to its designee or the agreement is ratified by the board.

(d) A member shall not be charged a fee to participate in the process.
Cal. COM § 9903 — California Code / Code com / Division 9 / Chapter 9 / Section 9903
Section 9903
Status: in_force

A security interest that is a perfected security interest immediately before January 1, 2015, is a perfected security interest under this division as amended by this act if, as of January 1, 2015, the applicable requirements for attachment and perfection under this division as of that date are satisfied without further action.
Cal. WAT § 75636 — California Code / Code wat / Division 21 / Part 9 / Chapter 3 / Article 6 / Section 75636
Section 75636
Status: in_force

In accordance with Section 75614, when an operator provides notice to the district of the abandonment of a water-producing facility or a water-producing facility is in fact abandoned, the district may affix seals to the facility.
Cal. PCC § 20111.5 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 20111.5
Section 20111.5
Status: in_force

(a) The governing board of the district may require that each prospective bidder for a contract, as described under Section 20111, complete and submit to the district a standardized questionnaire and financial statement in a form specified by the district, including a complete statement of the prospective bidder’s financial ability and experience in performing public works. The questionnaire and financial statement shall be verified under oath by the bidder in the manner in which civil pleadings in civil actions are verified. The questionnaires and financial statements shall not be public records and shall not be open to public inspection.

(b) Any school district requiring prospective bidders to complete and submit questionnaires and financial statements, as described in subdivision (a), shall adopt and apply a uniform system of rating bidders on the basis of the completed questionnaires and financial statements, in order to determine the size of the contracts upon which each bidder shall be deemed qualified to bid.

(c) Each prospective bidder on any contract described under Section 20111 shall be furnished by the school district letting the contract with a standardized proposal form that, when completed and executed, shall be submitted as his or her bid. Bids not presented on the forms so furnished shall be disregarded.

(d) A proposal form required pursuant to subdivision (c) shall not be accepted from any person or other entity who is required to submit a completed questionnaire and financial statement for prequalification pursuant to subdivision (a), but has not done so at least five days prior to the date fixed for the public opening of sealed bids or has not been prequalified, pursuant to subdivision (b), for at least one day prior to that date.

(e) Notwithstanding subdivision (d), any school district may establish a process for prequalifying prospective bidders pursuant to this section on a quarterly basis and may authorize that prequalification to be considered valid for up to one calendar year following the date of initial prequalification.