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Cal. BPC § 2070 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 2070
Section 2070
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a medical assistant may perform venipuncture or skin puncture for the purposes of withdrawing blood upon specific authorization and under the supervision of a licensed physician and surgeon or a licensed podiatrist, or a physician assistant, a nurse practitioner, or a nurse-midwife as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 2069, if prior thereto the medical assistant has had at least the minimum amount of hours of appropriate training pursuant to standards established by the Division of Licensing. The medical assistant shall be issued a certificate by the training institution or instructor indicating satisfactory completion of the training required. A copy of the certificate shall be retained as a record by each employer of the medical assistant.
Cal. LAB § 1102.8 — California Code / Code lab / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 1102.8
Section 1102.8
Status: in_force

(a) An employer shall prominently display in lettering larger than size 14 point type a list of employees’ rights and responsibilities under the whistleblower laws, including the telephone number of the whistleblower hotline described in Section 1102.7.

(b) An employer shall be deemed in compliance with the posting requirement set forth in subdivision (a) if the employer posts the model list described in Section 98.11.

(c) A state agency required to post a notice pursuant to Section 8548.2 of the Government Code or subdivision (b) of Section 6128 of the Penal Code shall be deemed in compliance with the posting requirement set forth in subdivision (a) if the notice posted pursuant to Section 8548.2 of the Government Code or subdivision (b) of Section 6128 of the Penal Code also contains the whistleblower hotline number described in Section 1102.7.
Cal. FAC § 25560 — California Code / Code fac / Division 12 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 25560
Section 25560
Status: in_force

If the person served is not the sole owner of the lot of poultry meat, or does not have authority as agent for the owner to bring the lot into compliance, such person shall notify the officer by whom such lot is held, in writing, of the names and addresses of the owner and every other person that is known to him to claim an interest in the lot. Any person served is liable for any loss sustained by such owner or other person whose name and address he has knowingly concealed from such officer.
Cal. PCC § 21286 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 95 / Section 21286
Section 21286
Status: in_force

All proposals or bids offered shall be accompanied by a cashier’s or certified check payable to the district, for an amount which shall not be less than 10 percent of the aggregate of the proposal, or by a bond for that amount and so payable, signed by the bidder and two sureties, who shall justify, in double that amount, before any officer competent to administer an oath, and over and above all statutory exemptions, or by a corporate surety bond, to the satisfaction and approval of the district.
Cal. HSC § 108555 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 3 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 108555
Section 108555
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall manufacture, sell, or exchange, have in his or her possession with intent to sell or exchange, or expose or offer for sale or exchange to any retailer, any toy that is contaminated with any toxic substance or that is any of the following:

(1) Is coated with paints and lacquers containing compounds of lead of which the lead content (calculated as Pb) is in excess of that permitted by federal regulations contained in Part 1303 of Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations adopted pursuant to the Consumer Product Safety Act (Title 15 (commencing with Section 2051) of the United States Code) and the lead limit as reduced by Congress in Section 101(f) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-314), or soluble compounds of antimony, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, mercury, selenium, or barium, as identified in the ASTM International Standard F963-08 “Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety” (ASTM F963).

(2) Consists in whole or in part of a diseased, contaminated, filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance.

(3) Has been produced, prepared, packed, shipped, or held under unsanitary or other conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth or hazardous materials or otherwise rendered injurious to health.

(4) Is stuffed, padded, or lined with materials that are toxic or that would otherwise be hazardous if ingested, inhaled, or contacted.

(5) Is a stuffed, padded, or lined toy that is not securely wrapped or packaged.

(b) The department and local health officers shall enforce this article.

(c) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding one year, or both.
Cal. WAT § 25559 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 10 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 25559
Section 25559
Status: in_force

Within 10 days after the close of the equalization session the secretary shall add the total values and determine the gross assessed valuation of the lands after final equalization by the board.
Cal. EVID § 1530 — California Code / Code evid / Division 11 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 1530
Section 1530
Status: in_force

(a) A purported copy of a writing in the custody of a public entity, or of an entry in such a writing, is prima facie evidence of the existence and content of such writing or entry if:

(1) The copy purports to be published by the authority of the nation or state, or public entity therein in which the writing is kept;

(2) The office in which the writing is kept is within the United States or within the Panama Canal Zone, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or the Ryukyu Islands, and the copy is attested or certified as a correct copy of the writing or entry by a public employee, or a deputy of a public employee, having the legal custody of the writing; or

(3) The office in which the writing is kept is not within the United States or any other place described in paragraph (2) and the copy is attested as a correct copy of the writing or entry by a person having authority to make attestation. The attestation must be accompanied by a final statement certifying the genuineness of the signature and the official position of (i) the person who attested the copy as a correct copy or (ii) any foreign official who has certified either the genuineness of the signature and official position of the person attesting the copy or the genuineness of the signature and official position of another foreign official who has executed a similar certificate in a chain of such certificates beginning with a certificate of the genuineness of the signature and official position of the person attesting the copy. Except as provided in the next sentence, the final statement may be made only by a secretary of an embassy or legation, consul general, consul, vice consul, or consular agent of the United States, or a diplomatic or consular official of the foreign country assigned or accredited to the United States. Prior to January 1, 1971, the final statement may also be made by a secretary of an embassy or legation, consul general, consul, vice consul, consular agent, or other officer in the foreign service of the United States stationed in the nation in which the writing is kept, authenticated by the seal of his office. If reasonable opportunity has been given to all parties to investigate the authenticity and accuracy of the documents, the court may, for good cause shown, (i) admit an attested copy without the final statement or (ii) permit the writing or entry in foreign custody to be evidenced by an attested summary with or without a final statement.

(b) The presumptions established by this section are presumptions affecting the burden of producing evidence.
Cal. RTC § 9002 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 5 / Article 3.5 / Section 9002
Section 9002
Status: in_force

The board may pay or advance to the sheriff or marshal, the same fees, commissions, and expenses for his or her services as are provided by law for similar services pursuant to a writ of execution. The board, and not the court, shall approve the fees for publication in a newspaper.
Cal. BPC § 6149 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 8.5 / Section 6149
Section 6149
Status: in_force

A written fee contract shall be deemed to be a confidential communication within the meaning of subdivision (e) of Section 6068 and of Section 952 of the Evidence Code.
Cal. PUC § 92000 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 8 / Chapter 10 / Section 92000
Section 92000
Status: in_force

If the district operates no transit facilities, or its exterior boundaries become coincident with the boundaries of a single city, the board may call an election at any time for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the district the question of whether the district will be dissolved. Upon the filing with the secretary of such a district of a petition signed by voters within the district equal in number to at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the total vote cast, asking that the question of dissolution of the district be submitted to the voters of the district, the board shall call such an election.
Cal. CIV § 5960 — California Code / Code civ / Division 4 / Part 5 / Chapter 10 / Article 3 / Section 5960
Section 5960
Status: in_force

In an enforcement action in which attorney’s fees and costs may be awarded, the court, in determining the amount of the award, may consider whether a party’s refusal to participate in alternative dispute resolution before commencement of the action was reasonable.
Cal. WAT § 46376 — California Code / Code wat / Division 14 / Part 9 / Chapter 2 / Article 10 / Section 46376
Section 46376
Status: in_force

Each interim project assessment shall be levied in an equal amount upon each acre of land in the district. The total amount of all interim project assessments for any district project shall not exceed five dollars ($5) per acre.
Cal. WAT § 79161.5 — California Code / Code wat / Division 26 / Chapter 8 / Article 4 / Section 79161.5
Section 79161.5
Status: in_force

(a) The department may make grants to local agencies, under any terms and conditions that may be determined necessary by the department, for the purpose of financing feasibility studies of projects potentially eligible for a loan under Section 79161.

(b) No single feasibility study shall be eligible to receive more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), and not more than 5 percent of the total amount deposited in the account may be expended for the purposes of financing feasibility studies.

(c) A grant for a feasibility study shall not affect the maximum amount of any loan that may be made under this article.
Cal. ELEC § 13204 — California Code / Code elec / Division 13 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 13204
Section 13204
Status: in_force

(a) The instructions to voters shall be printed below the ballot identification and above the contests to be voted on, or in the first column of the ballot as long as no contest is placed below the instructions in that column. The instructions shall be in at least 10-point type and in an area clearly separated from the ballot contests.

(b) (1) The instructions shall be written in plain language to communicate the following information:

(A) How to vote for a candidate or in a contest with “Yes” and “No” options.

(B) How to write in a candidate.

(C) What to do if a mistake is made.

(2) The instructions may also include warnings and checks to help voters mark their ballot correctly and avoid errors. Instructions for specific types of contests are required only if a contest of that type appears on the ballot.

(c) (1) For purposes of the instructions described in this section, the following text is recommended:

“Instructions for voting

To vote for a candidate, completely fill in the [voting target] next to the candidate’s name or the word “Yes” or “No.”

To vote for a qualified write-in candidate, write the name in the blank space provided and fill in the [voting target].

If you make a mistake, [instructions for making a correction] [or ask for a new ballot].

Make sure your vote counts.

Use a [blue or black ballpoint pen].

Do not select more candidates than the number to be elected. You may vote in as many or as few contests as you want.

A mistake in one contest does not affect the rest of the ballot.”

(2) The recommended instructions in paragraph (1) may be modified to apply to the voting system and ballot format in each county, and the administration of elections in that county.

(d) The instructions may be accompanied by illustrations, customized to the ballot design in each county, that show the correct way of marking a selection on the ballot, writing in a candidate name, or correcting a mistake.
Cal. WIC § 4435.2 — California Code / Code wic / Division 4.1 / Part 1 / Section 4435.2
Section 4435.2
Status: in_force

(a) No later than July 1, 2025, the department, with input from stakeholders, including consumers and families, relevant state agencies, and other entities overseeing benefits or services considered generic services by regional centers, including representatives of the State Department of Education, the Department of Rehabilitation, the State Department of Social Services, and the State Department of Health Care Services, shall provide all of the following information to the Legislature in accordance with Section 9795 of the Government Code:

(1) A definition of generic services.

(2) Options to improve coordination of generic services for individuals and families.

(3) A description of regional center efforts to coordinate generic services for individuals and families.

(4) Identified barriers to accessing generic services.

(b) The department shall explore the feasibility of including the functionality in its new case management system to track utilization of generic services. This functionality shall be used to the extent that data are available.

(c) (1) The department shall, with input from stakeholders, including consumers and families, evaluate the availability of common services and supports that individuals served by regional centers can access when determined necessary by their individual program planning team or their individualized family service plan team.

(2) The department shall evaluate these common services and supports for all of the following:

(A) Inconsistencies in the availability of services or supports across the state.

(B) Availability of services or supports based on the preferred language of consumers.

(C) Recommendations for addressing inconsistencies, including data collection and related infrastructure requirements that may be necessary to analyze service or support use patterns.

(3) By January 10, 2025, the department shall provide a status update on efforts to complete the evaluation described in this subdivision and a projected date for completing the evaluation.

(d) As part of its quarterly updates to the Legislature pursuant to Section 4474.17, the department shall provide information on the status of implementation of this section.
Cal. PRC § 2695 — California Code / Code prc / Division 2 / Chapter 7.8 / Section 2695
Section 2695
Status: in_force

(a) The board, in consultation with the survey and the commission, shall develop all of the following:

(1) Guidelines for the preparation of maps of seismic hazard zones in the state.

(2) Priorities for mapping of seismic hazard zones. In setting priorities, the board shall take into account the following factors:

(A) The population affected by the seismic hazard in the event of an earthquake.

(B) The probability that the seismic hazard would threaten public health and safety in the event of an earthquake.

(C) The willingness of lead agencies and other public agencies to share the cost of mapping within their jurisdiction.

(D) The availability of existing information.

(3) Policies and criteria regarding the responsibilities of cities, counties, and state agencies pursuant to this chapter. The policies and criteria shall address, but not be limited to, the following:

(A) Criteria for approval of a project within a seismic hazard zone, including mitigation measures.

(B) The contents of the geotechnical report.

(C) Evaluation of the geotechnical report by the lead agency.

(4) Guidelines for evaluating seismic hazards and recommending mitigation measures.

(5) Any necessary procedures, including, but not limited to, processing of waivers pursuant to Section 2697, to facilitate the implementation of this chapter.

(b) (1) In developing the policies and criteria pursuant to subdivision (a), the board shall consult with and consider the recommendations of an advisory committee, appointed by the board in consultation with the commission, composed of the following members:

(A) An engineering geologist registered in the state.

(B) A seismologist.

(C) A civil engineer registered in the state.

(D) A structural engineer registered in the state.

(E) A representative of city government, selected from a list submitted by the League of California Cities.

(F) A representative of county government, selected from a list submitted by the County Supervisors Association of California.

(G) A representative of regional government, selected from a list submitted by the Council of Governments.

(H) A representative of the insurance industry.

(I) The Insurance Commissioner.

(2) All of the members of the advisory committee shall have expertise in the field of seismic hazards or seismic safety.

(c) At least 90 days prior to adopting measures pursuant to this section, the board shall transmit or cause to be transmitted a draft of those measures to affected cities, counties, and state agencies for review and comment.
Cal. PUC § 40246 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 4 / Chapter 7 / Article 3 / Section 40246
Section 40246
Status: in_force

All premiums and accrued interest received on the sale of bonds shall be placed in the fund to be used for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds. The remainder of the proceeds of the bonds shall be placed in the district treasury to the credit of the proper fund, and shall be used exclusively for the objects or purposes for which the bonds were voted; provided that when such objects and purposes have been accomplished any moneys remaining shall be transferred to the fund to be used for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds, and that when all principal of and interest on the bonds shall have been paid, any balance of money then remaining shall be transferred to the general fund of the district.
Cal. HSC § 18080 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 13 / Part 2 / Chapter 8 / Article 2 / Section 18080
Section 18080
Status: in_force

Ownership registration and title to a manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, or truck camper, or floating home subject to registration may be held by two or more coowners as follows:

(a)  A manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home may be registered in the names of two or more persons as joint tenants. Upon the death of a joint tenant, the interest of the decedent shall pass to the survivor or survivors. The signature of each joint tenant or survivor or survivors, as the case may be, shall be required to transfer or encumber the title to the manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home.

(b)  A manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home may be registered in the names of two or more persons as tenants in common. If the names of the tenants in common are separated by the word “and,” each tenant in common may transfer his or her individual interest in the manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home without the signature of the other tenant or tenants in common. However, the signature of each tenant in common shall be required to transfer full interest in the title to a new registered owner. If the names of the tenants in common are separated by the word “or,” any one of the tenants in common may transfer full interest in the title to the manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home to a new registered owner without the signature of the other tenant or tenants in common. The signature of each tenant in common is required in all cases to encumber the title to the manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home.

(c)  A manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home may be registered as community property in the names of the spouses. The signature of each spouse shall be required to transfer or encumber the title to the manufactured home, mobilehome, commercial coach, truck camper, or floating home.

(d)  All manufactured homes, mobilehomes, commercial coaches, truck campers, and floating homes registered, on or before January 1, 1985, in the names of two or more persons as tenants in common, as provided in subdivision (b), shall be considered to be the same as if the names of the tenants in common were separated by the word “or,” as provided in subdivision (b).
Cal. FGC § 2860 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 3 / Chapter 10.5 / Section 2860
Section 2860
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may regulate commercial and recreational fishing and any other taking of marine species in MPAs.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the taking of a marine species in a marine life reserve is prohibited for any purpose, including recreational and commercial fishing, except that the commission may authorize the taking of a marine species for scientific purposes, consistent with the purposes of this chapter, under a scientific collecting permit issued by the department.
Cal. HSC § 104920 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 103 / Part 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 104920
Section 104920
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature that the California Commission on Aging be the coordinating agency of all programs for the aging in this state, except those programs designated elsewhere by the Governor or Legislature. It is further the intent of the Legislature that the commission cooperate with the department to evaluate and further coordinate programs for outpatient medical services for the aging.
Cal. HSC § 127673.4 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 107 / Part 2 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 127673.4
Section 127673.4
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall develop regulations on data quality and improvement processes and shall make these processes publicly available.

(b) Data quality processes shall be applied to each major phase of the system life cycle, including, but not limited to:

(1) Source data intake.

(2) Data conversion and processing.

(3) Data analysis, reporting, and release.

(4) Other data processes necessary for the system.

(c) The department shall provide, upon request of an interested party, to the interested party, and shall regularly report to the health care data policy advisory committee, information on data quality and data quality improvement processes, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Descriptions of processes and methodologies.

(2) Periodic updates on known issues and the implications of the issues for data quality and data availability.

(3) Other impediments to the functioning of the system.