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Cal. PRC § 48103 — California Code / Code prc / Division 30 / Part 7 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 48103
Section 48103
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall adopt regulations to implement this chapter.

(b) The regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall include criteria for grant eligibility and shall establish a process that is open and accessible to the public under which grant applications may be reviewed, ranked, and awarded. The regulations shall also develop a process for a farm or ranch property owner to appeal a public entity’s or Native American tribe’s determination of responsibility pursuant to Section 48102.

(c) The regulations adopted under this section shall require the applicant public entity or Native American tribe to certify to both of the following:

(1) That the public entity or Native American tribe is the only applicant for funding under the program for any particular farm or ranch property.

(2) That the owner of the farm or ranch property is not responsible for the illegal disposal of the solid waste.

(3) That the public entity or Native American tribe has in place a program that is sufficient to prevent future incidents of illegal solid waste disposal.

(d) If a public entity or Native American tribe denies a grant application, it shall notify the farm or ranch property owner in writing as to why the application was denied.

(e) Nothing in this section is intended to prevent a farm or ranch property owner from receiving reimbursement for solid waste cleanup or abatement costs under the grant program or pursuant to any other law.
Cal. FGC § 110 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 110
Section 110
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall hold no fewer than eight regular meetings per calendar year, if the commission has adequate funding for related travel, including funding for department travel. The commission may also hold special meetings or hearings to receive additional input from the department and the public.

(b) The commission shall announce the dates and locations of meetings for the year by January 1 of that year, or 60 days prior to the first meeting, whichever comes first. Meeting locations shall be accessible to the public and located throughout the state. To the extent feasible, meetings shall be held in state facilities. In setting the dates and locations for regular meetings, the commission shall also consider the following factors:

(1) Recommendations of the department.

(2) Opening and closing dates of fishing and hunting seasons.

(3) The schedules of other state and federal regulatory agencies whose regulations affect the management of fish and wildlife of this state.

(c) The commission shall cause the notice of the schedule for regular meetings, and notice of any change in the date and location of a meeting, to be disseminated to the public in a manner that will result in broad dissemination and that complies with the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).
Cal. PRC § 5640 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 3.3 / Section 5640
Section 5640
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Act of 2008.
Cal. BPC § 20008 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 5.5 / Article 1 / Section 20008
Section 20008
Status: in_force

“Person” means an individual, a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, a joint venture, an association, a joint stock company, a trust or an unincorporated organization.
Cal. WAT § 60060 — California Code / Code wat / Division 18 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 60060
Section 60060
Status: in_force

The department shall supply information so far as it may be practicable to persons contemplating the formation of districts.
Cal. FAC § 21 — California Code / Code fac / Section 21
Section 21
Status: in_force

Unless the context otherwise requires, the singular number includes the plural, and the plural the singular.
Cal. SHC § 36524 — California Code / Code shc / Division 18 / Part 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 36524
Section 36524
Status: in_force

(a) At the public hearing, the city council shall hear and consider all protests against the establishment of the area, the extent of the area, or the furnishing of specified types of improvements or activities within the area. A protest may be made orally or in writing by any interested person. Any protest pertaining to the regularity or sufficiency of the proceedings shall be in writing and shall clearly set forth the irregularity or defect to which the objection is made.

(b) Every written protest shall be filed with the clerk at or before the time fixed for the public hearing. The city council may waive any irregularity in the form or content of any written protest and at the public hearing may correct minor defects in the proceedings. A written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of the public hearing.

(c) Each written protest shall contain a description of the business in which the person subscribing the protest is interested sufficient to identify the business and, if a person subscribing is not shown on the official records of the city as the owner of the business, the protest shall contain or be accompanied by written evidence that the person subscribing is the owner of the business. A written protest which does not comply with this section shall not be counted in determining a majority protest.
Cal. PRC § 42984.05 — California Code / Code prc / Division 30 / Part 3 / Chapter 20.5 / Article 1 / Section 42984.05
Section 42984.05
Status: in_force

(a) The intent of this chapter is to establish a statewide extended producer responsibility program for apparel and textile articles that emphasizes repair and reuse, and minimizes generation of hazardous waste, generation of greenhouse gases, environmental impacts, environmental justice impacts, and public health impacts.

(b) Due to distinct market elements associated with the textile and apparel industry that can utilize direct-to-consumer transactions from an overseas manufacturer to a consumer, the provisions of this chapter associated with online marketplaces are intended to be unique to this sector.
Cal. FAC § 8551 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 8551
Section 8551
Status: in_force

The district shall have perpetual succession and may do all of the following:

(a) Sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.

(b) Adopt a seal and alter it at pleasure.

(c) Take by grant, purchase, gift, devise, lease, or otherwise, and hold, use and enjoy, and lease, or otherwise dispose of, real and personal property of every kind and description within or without the district necessary to the full and convenient exercise of its powers.

(d) Cause assessments to be levied, as provided in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 8601) to pay any obligation of the district and to accomplish the purposes of the district in the manner provided in this part.

(e) Make contracts, and employ, except as otherwise provided in this part, all persons, firms, and corporations necessary to carry out the purposes and the powers of the district, and at any salary, wage, or other compensation as the board of directors shall determine.

(f) Eradicate, remove, or prevent the spread of any and all citrus pests.

(g) Enter into or upon any land included within the boundaries of the district for the purpose of inspecting and treating the citrus trees and other host plants and fruit growing on them.

(h) Perform any and all acts either within or outside the district necessary or proper to fully and completely carry out the purposes for which the district was organized.
Cal. ELEC § 10526 — California Code / Code elec / Division 10 / Part 4 / Section 10526
Section 10526
Status: in_force

At least 30 days prior to the day fixed for the next general district election, the county elections official shall have prepared a sufficient number of ballots for the voters of each resident voter district participating in the election.
Cal. HSC § 108040 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 108040
Section 108040
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Product Recall Safety and Protection Act.
Cal. FAC § 36033 — California Code / Code fac / Division 15 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 11 / Section 36033
Section 36033
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to sell or use any milk bottle caps which are not packed by the manufacturer in single column in unopened, dustproof tubular packages.
Cal. SHC § 2226 — California Code / Code shc / Division 3 / Chapter 5.1 / Section 2226
Section 2226
Status: in_force

For the duration of the combined road plan demonstration program, state matching funds and state exchange funds under Sections 2209 and 2210 shall continue to be made available, in the same amounts, to those agencies which received those funds in the 1988–89 fiscal year.
Cal. LAB § 142.4 — California Code / Code lab / Division 1 / Chapter 6 / Section 142.4
Section 142.4
Status: in_force

(a) Occupational safety and health standards and orders shall be adopted, amended, or repealed as provided in Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, except as modified by this chapter.

(b) If an emergency regulation is based upon an emergency temporary standard published in the Federal Register by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to Section 6(c)(1) of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-596; 29 U.S.C. Sec. 655(c)(1)), the 120-day period specified in Section 11346.1 of the Government Code shall be deemed not to expire until 120 days after a permanent standard is promulgated by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to Section 6(c)(3) of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 655(c)(3)).
Cal. INS § 799.03 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 6.9 / Section 799.03
Section 799.03
Status: in_force

(a) A life or disability income insurer shall not require a test for HIV or for the presence of antibodies to HIV for the purpose of determining insurability other than pursuant to the informed consent, counseling, and privacy protection provisions of this article and Article 6.6 (commencing with Section 791). Notwithstanding any other law, this constitutes the exclusive requirements for counseling, informed consent, and privacy protection for that testing.

(b) A life or disability income insurer that asks an applicant to undergo an HIV test shall obtain the applicant’s written informed consent for the test. Written informed consent shall include a description of the test to be performed, including its purpose, potential uses, and limitations, the meaning of its results, procedures for notifying the applicant of the results, and the right to confidential treatment of the results. Before the applicant signs the consent, the insurer shall provide the applicant with both of the following, on paper or electronically, whichever the applicant chooses:

(1) Material describing HIV, its causes and symptoms, the manner in which it is spread, the test or tests used to detect HIV or the HIV antibody, and what a person can do whose test results are positive or negative.

(2) A list of counseling resources available, where the applicant can obtain assistance in understanding the meaning of the test and its results. The list shall be provided from publicly available information or internet websites, and shall include resources available from the State Department of Public Health and the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

(c) The life or disability income insurer that asks an applicant to undergo an HIV test shall notify an applicant of a positive test result by notifying the applicant’s designated physician. If the applicant tested has not given written consent authorizing a physician to receive the test results, the applicant shall be urged, at the time the applicant is informed of the positive test results, to contact a private physician, the county department of health, the State Department of Public Health, local medical societies, or alternative test sites for appropriate counseling.
Cal. PROB § 17302 — California Code / Code prob / Division 9 / Part 5 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 17302
Section 17302
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this article, proceedings relating to trusts under continuing court jurisdiction are governed by this part.
Cal. PUC § 25722 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 25722
Section 25722
Status: in_force

Neither the general manager nor any director of the district shall in any manner be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract awarded or to be awarded by the board, or in the profits to be derived therefrom. Any violation of this provision is a misdemeanor, and conviction shall work a forfeiture of office. This section has no application to contracts awarded to corporations in which such officer owns less than 1 percent of the entire capital stock.
Cal. SHC § 27500 — California Code / Code shc / Division 16 / Part 3 / Chapter 18 / Article 1 / Section 27500
Section 27500
Status: in_force

Unless the particular provision or the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
Cal. ELEC § 8651 — California Code / Code elec / Division 8 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 8651
Section 8651
Status: in_force

(a) The declaration of write-in candidacy for presidential elector shall contain the following information:

(1) Candidate’s name.

(2) Residence address.

(3) A declaration stating that the candidate is a write-in candidate for the office of presidential elector.

(4) Oath or affirmation as set forth in Section 3 of Article XX of the California Constitution.

(5) The date of the general election.

(6) The names of the candidates for President and Vice President of the United States for which the group of presidential electors are pledged.

(b) The declaration of write-in candidacy described in subdivision (a) shall be accompanied by a declaration of an individual who will serve as an alternate elector if the elector vacates the elector’s office. The accompanying declaration shall state that the individual is an alternate to the write-in candidate for the office of presidential elector and shall contain the information described in paragraphs (1), (2), (4), (5), and (6) of subdivision (a).
Cal. PRC § 4116 — California Code / Code prc / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 4116
Section 4116
Status: in_force

Any claim for damages arising against the state under Section 4114 or 4115 shall be presented to the Department of General Services in accordance with Part 3 (commencing with Section 900) and Part 4 (commencing with Section 940) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code and, if not covered by insurance, shall be payable only out of funds appropriated by the Legislature for that purpose. If the state has elected to acquire liability insurance, the Department of General Services may automatically deny this claim.
Cal. HSC § 25117.6 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 6.5 / Article 2 / Section 25117.6
Section 25117.6
Status: in_force

(a)  “Minor violation” means a deviation from the requirements of this chapter, or any regulation, standard, requirement, or permit or interim status document condition adopted pursuant to this chapter, that is not a class I violation.

(b)  (1)  A minor violation does not include any of the following:

(A)  Any knowing, willful, or intentional violation of this chapter.

(B)  Any violation of this chapter that enables the violator to benefit economically from noncompliance, either by reduced costs or competitive advantage.

(C)  Any class II violation that is a chronic violation or that is committed by a recalcitrant violator.

(2)  In determining whether a violation is chronic or a violator is recalcitrant, for purposes of subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1), the department, or the local officer or agency authorized to enforce this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 25180, shall consider whether there is evidence indicating that the violator has engaged in a pattern of neglect or disregard with respect to the requirements of this chapter.
Cal. FAC § 18873 — California Code / Code fac / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 8 / Section 18873
Section 18873
Status: in_force

Any livestock product or poultry product or any dead, dying, disabled, or diseased livestock or poultry that is being transported in intrastate commerce, or is otherwise subject to this chapter, or is held for sale in this state after such transportation shall be liable to be proceeded against, seized, and condemned, at any time, in any proper court within the jurisdiction of which such article or animal is found, in any of the following cases:

(a) The product is or has been prepared, sold, transported, or otherwise distributed or offered or received for distribution in violation of this chapter.

(b) The product is capable of use as human food and is adulterated or misbranded.

(c) In any other way is in violation of this chapter.

If such article or animal is condemned it shall, after entry of the decree, be disposed of by destruction or sale as the court may direct and if sold the proceeds, less the court costs and fees, and storage and other proper expenses, shall be paid into the State Treasury, but in no event shall the article or animal be sold contrary to the provisions of this chapter, or the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the Federal Poultry Products Inspection Act, or the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The court may direct that such article or animal be delivered to the owner upon the execution and delivery of a good and sufficient bond upon the condition that the article or animal shall not be sold or otherwise disposed of contrary to the provisions of this chapter, or the laws of the United States, and subject to such supervision by an authorized representative of the director as is deemed necessary to insure compliance with the applicable laws. When a decree of condemnation is entered against the article or animal and it is released under bond, or destroyed, court costs and fees, and storage and other proper expenses shall be awarded against the person, if any, intervening as claimant of such article or animal.
Cal. PCC § 20136 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 3.5 / Section 20136
Section 20136
Status: in_force

Whenever the board enters into a contract for the erection, construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or other structure, the contract shall not be altered or changed in any manner, except:

(a) As provided in Section 20142.

(b) As provided for in the contract itself, or specifications.

(c) By order adopted by a vote of two-thirds of the board, and the consent of the contractor.
Cal. WIC § 14138 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 14138
Section 14138
Status: in_force

(a) To the extent permitted by federal law, the department shall purchase vaccines and biological products in bulk from the Centers for Disease Control or any other sources at the lowest cost possible, for use by providers of services under this chapter and the Child Health and Disability Prevention program under Article 6 (commencing with Section 124025) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code, in the immunization of eligible children.

(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that, to the maximum extent possible, any savings of General Fund moneys realized from the program established pursuant to this section shall be reinvested in programs that are most likely to increase access to, and the quality of, immunization services for children.

(c) In order to achieve maximum cost savings, the Legislature hereby determines that an expedited contract process for contracts under this section is necessary. Therefore, contracts under this section may be on a nonbid basis and shall be exempt from the provisions of the Public Contract Code.

(d) No part of this section shall be construed to require the department to undertake distribution of vaccines and biological products.
Cal. ELEC § 9342 — California Code / Code elec / Division 9 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 9342
Section 9342
Status: in_force

The governing board of any district to which Section 9340 applies may refer legislative questions to the voters of the district in the same manner as the board of supervisors may refer county questions pursuant to Section 9140.
Cal. BPC § 22902.5 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 28 / Section 22902.5
Section 22902.5
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter permits the offering or enforcement of a provision in a dealer contract that requires a dealer to comply with a minimum price-fixing provision or any other provision to limit competition. For purposes of this chapter, a provision in a dealer contract providing for exclusive territorial rights and its corresponding provisions shall not be prohibited.
Cal. FAC § 59244 — California Code / Code fac / Division 21 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 21 / Section 59244
Section 59244
Status: in_force

At the time and place which is designated for such administrative hearing, the director shall hear the parties to the complaint and shall enter in his office at Sacramento, his findings which are based upon the facts that are established at such hearing. If from the testimony and evidence which is adduced at the administrative hearing the director finds that no violation has occurred, he shall forthwith dismiss such complaint and notify the parties to such complaint.
Cal. HSC § 11842 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 10.5 / Part 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 11842
Section 11842
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, “substance use disorder program” means any program that provides any service of care, treatment, rehabilitation, counseling, vocational training, self-improvement classes or courses, narcotic replacement therapy in maintenance or detoxification treatment, or other medication services for detoxification and treatment, and any other services that are provided either public or private, whether free of charge or for compensation, which services are intended in any way to alleviate the problems of substance use or misuse in whole or in part related to substance use disorders, or any combination of these problems.
Cal. WIC § 5859 — California Code / Code wic / Division 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 5859
Section 5859
Status: in_force

If applications are deficient and not ready for approval, department program staff shall provide specific written descriptions of areas of deficiency to counties and provide, to the extent feasible, any requested training, consultation, and technical assistance to assist the applicant county to achieve necessary compliance and department approval.
Cal. BPC § 1634 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 1634
Section 1634
Status: in_force

A person successfully passing the examination shall be registered as a licensed dentist on the board register, as provided in Section 1612, and shall be granted by the board a license to practice dentistry in the State of California.
Cal. HSC § 32300.1 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 23 / Chapter 4 / Section 32300.1
Section 32300.1
Status: in_force

In determining the amount of bonds to be issued, the legislative body may include:

(a)  All costs and estimated costs incidental to or connected with the acquisition, construction, improving or financing of the project.

(b)  All engineering, inspection, legal and fiscal agent’s fees, costs of the bond election and of the issuance of such bonds, and bond interest estimated to accrue during the construction period and for a period of not to exceed 12 months after completion of construction.