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Cal. FAC § 74921 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 12.7 / Article 5 / Section 74921
Section 74921
Status: in_force

This chapter, except as necessary to conduct an implementation referendum, shall not become operative until the secretary finds, in a referendum conducted by him or her, or a person designated by the secretary, that a favorable vote has been given pursuant to this article.
Cal. HSC § 43027 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 5 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 43027
Section 43027
Status: in_force

The following civil penalties apply to the following acts not included within Section 43026:

(a)  Any person who willfully and intentionally violates any provision of this part, or any rule, regulation, permit, variance, or order of the state board, pertaining to fuel requirements and standards, is liable for a civil penalty of not more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000), and the prosecuting agency shall include a claim for an additional penalty in the amount of any economic gain that otherwise would not have been realized from the sale of the fuel determined to be in noncompliance.

(b)  Any person who negligently violates any provision of this part, or any rule, regulation, permit, variance, or order of the state board, pertaining to fuel requirements and standards, exclusive of the documentation requirements specified in subdivision (d), is liable for a civil penalty of not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).

(c)  Any person who violates any provision of this part, or any rule, regulation, permit, variance, or order of the state board, pertaining to fuel requirements and standards, exclusive of the documentation requirements specified in subdivision (d), is strictly liable for a civil penalty of not more than thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000).

(d)  Any person who enters false information in, or fails to keep, any document required to be kept pursuant to any provision of this part, or any rule, regulation, permit, variance, or order of the state board, pertaining to fuel requirements and standards, is strictly liable for a civil penalty of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). In determining the amount of the penalty to be assessed under this subdivision, the court, or in reaching any settlement, the Attorney General or the state board, shall take into consideration, in addition to subdivision (b) of Section 43031, the specific circumstances and intent of the defendant in making the false entry or in failing to keep the document.
Cal. BPC § 5610.3 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 5610.3
Section 5610.3
Status: in_force

The name of a professional architectural corporation and any name or names under which it may be rendering professional services shall contain and be restricted to the name or the last name of one or more of the present, prospective, or former shareholders, or of persons who were associated with a predecessor person, partnership, or other organization and whose name or names appeared in the name of the predecessor organization, and shall include either (1) the words “architectural corporation” or (2) the word “architect” or “architects” and wording or abbreviations denoting corporate existence.
Cal. RTC § 45151 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 23 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 45151
Section 45151
Status: in_force

(a) The fee imposed pursuant to Section 48000 of the Public Resources Code is due and payable to the board quarterly on or before the 25th day of the calendar month following the quarterly period for which the fee is due. Each feepayer shall prepare a return in the form as prescribed by the board, which may include, but not be limited to, electronic media, showing the total amount of solid waste subject to the fee, the amount of fee for the period covered by the return, and any other information that the board determines to be necessary. Returns shall be authenticated in a form or pursuant to methods as may be prescribed by the board.

(b) The feepayer shall deliver the return, together with a remittance of the amount of fee due, to the office of the board on or before the 25th day of the calendar month following the quarterly period for which the fee is due.
Cal. PUC § 100310 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 12 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 100310
Section 100310
Status: in_force

(a) This article shall not displace or supplant the requirements of Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 3610) of Division 4.5 of Title 1 of the Government Code, and the impasse resolution and injunctive relief procedures provided for pursuant to Sections 3612 to 3614, inclusive, of the Government Code shall remain exclusive.

(b) (1) An exclusive representative for employees of the VTA may select to move one or more of its represented bargaining units to the jurisdiction of the Public Employment Relations Board for unfair practice charges. A selection for Public Employment Relations Board jurisdiction pursuant to this paragraph with regard to a bargaining unit shall be irrevocable for that unit. The exclusive representative shall file notification of such a selection with the general counsel of the Public Employment Relations Board, or a designee, and serve one or more of the following:

(A) The general manager, chief executive officer, or the equivalent, of the VTA.

(B) The general legal counsel, or the equivalent, of the VTA.

(C) The VTA, pursuant to applicable regulations.

(2) If a selection is made pursuant to paragraph (1) for Public Employment Relations Board jurisdiction over unfair practice charges, the initial determination as to whether the charge of unfair practice is justified and, if so, the appropriate remedy necessary to effectuate the purposes of this article, is a matter within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Public Employment Relations Board, except that in an action to recover damages due to an unlawful strike, the Public Employment Relations Board shall not award strike-preparation expenses as damages and shall not award damages for costs, expenses, or revenue losses incurred during, or as a consequence of, an unlawful strike.
Cal. FAC § 20905 — California Code / Code fac / Division 10 / Chapter 5 / Section 20905
Section 20905
Status: in_force

A cattle record brand for dairy cattle of the Holstein, Jersey, Guernsey, Ayrshire, Brown Swiss, Dutch Belted, and Milking Shorthorn breeds may be placed upon the right hip rather than upon the loin.
Cal. FAC § 27561.5 — California Code / Code fac / Division 12 / Part 4 / Chapter 1 / Article 5 / Section 27561.5
Section 27561.5
Status: in_force

(a) The department may refuse to issue, or may suspend or revoke, a certificate of registration if either of the following occur:

(1) The applicant fails to pay in full by the due date a fine, fee, assessment, or penalty levied by the department for a violation of this chapter, including a violation that occurred before January 1, 2016.

(2) The applicant has violated a provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted to implement this chapter.

(b) The department may reverse its refusal to issue or its suspension or revocation of a certificate of registration if the department finds substantial grounds to do so.

(c) (1) The department shall adopt regulations that do both of the following:

(A) Establish procedures for an appeals process, including a noticed hearing, for a person who wishes to contest the department’s refusal to issue a certificate of registration or the department’s suspension or revocation of a certificate of registration.

(B) Specify the maximum time period following the refusal to issue, suspension, or revocation of a certificate of registration during which the applicant shall not reapply for another egg handler or egg producer certificate of registration. The time period shall be based on the severity or number of violations of this chapter, and shall not exceed three years from the date of the original refusal to issue, suspension, or revocation of the certificate of registration.

(2) Regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall not be subject to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Cal. INS § 1968 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 5 / Section 1968
Section 1968
Status: in_force

Where it has been agreed that an insurance upon a particular subject matter, or class of subject matter, is to be free from particular average, a marine insurer is not liable for any particular average loss not depriving the insured of the possession, at the port of destination of the whole of such subject matter or class, even though the subject matter or class becomes entirely worthless; but such insurer is liable for his proportion of all general average loss assessed upon the subject matter insured.
Cal. BPC § 5442 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 8 / Section 5442
Section 5442
Status: in_force

Section 5440 does not apply to any advertising structure or sign if the advertising display is used exclusively for any of the following purposes:

(a) To advertise the sale or lease of the property upon which the advertising display is placed.

(b) To designate the name of the owner or occupant of the premises upon which the advertising display is placed, or to identify the premises.

(c) To advertise goods manufactured or produced, or services rendered, on the property upon which the advertising display is placed.
Cal. WIC § 1860 — California Code / Code wic / Division 2.5 / Chapter 1 / Article 9 / Section 1860
Section 1860
Status: in_force

(a) From any state moneys made available to it for that purpose, the Youth Authority shall share in the cost pursuant to this article of the construction of youth correctional centers established by counties which apply therefor.

(b) “Construction” as used in this section includes construction of new buildings and acquisition of existing buildings and initial equipment of any such buildings, and, to the extent provided for in regulations adopted by the Department of the Youth Authority, remodeling of existing buildings owned by the county, to serve as a youth correctional center, and initial equipment thereof. “Construction” also includes payments made by a county under any lease-purchase agreement or similar arrangement authorized by law and payments for the necessary repair or improvements of property which is leased from the federal government or other public entity without cost to the county for a term of not less than 10 years. It does not include architects’ fees or the cost of land acquisition.

(c) The amount of state assistance which shall be provided to any county shall not exceed 50 percent of the project cost approved by the Youth Authority and in no event shall it exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000) per offender the program is designed to accommodate.

(d) Application for state assistance for construction funds under this article shall be made to the Youth Authority in the manner and form prescribed by the Youth Authority, and the Youth Authority shall prescribe the time and manner of payment of state assistance, if granted.
Cal. MVC § 1030.1 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 1030.1
Section 1030.1
Status: in_force

The department may enter into contracts with the United States or any agency thereof, any governmental agency, any person, or any corporation for the performance of services or manufacture of articles by disabled members of the homes. The proceeds of a contract described in this section, less the actual operating expenses, shall be paid to the individual disabled veterans who perform the services or labor.
Cal. WAT § 23287 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 6 / Chapter 2 / Article 6 / Section 23287
Section 23287
Status: in_force

A majority vote at an election shall be sufficient to authorize the execution of the contract.
Cal. FIN § 21206 — California Code / Code fin / Division 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 21206
Section 21206
Status: in_force

Every pawnbroker shall produce his or her records of loans and all pledged property, for inspection by the following persons:

(a) Any officer holding a warrant authorizing him or her to search for personal property.

(b) Any peace officer or employee designated by the chief of police or sheriff.

(c) Any officer holding a court order directing him or her to examine such records or pledged property.
Cal. HSC § 117895 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 117895
Section 117895
Status: in_force

Registration pursuant to this part shall allow a small quantity generator to generate medical waste at temporary events, including, but not limited to, health fairs, vaccination clinics, and veteran stand downs, without further registration or permitting required. The small quantity generator shall notify the local enforcement agency of their intended participation in a temporary event at least 72 hours before the event, unless the sponsor of the temporary event previously notified the local enforcement agency of the event.
Cal. HSC § 25169.9 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 6.5 / Article 6.6 / Section 25169.9
Section 25169.9
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall submit to the Department of Justice fingerprint images and related information required by the Department of Justice for any person applying for registration as a hazardous waste transporter who will transport hazardous waste of concern and submits a disclosure statement containing the information specified in subdivision (a) of Section 25112.5 pursuant to subdivision (u) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code.

(b) The Department of Justice shall provide a state- or federal-level response pursuant to subdivision (p) of Section 11105 of the Penal Code.
Cal. VEH § 21291 — California Code / Code veh / Division 11 / Chapter 1 / Article 7 / Section 21291
Section 21291
Status: in_force

An electrically motorized board shall be operated only by a person who is 16 years of age or older.
Cal. FAC § 79158 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 25.5 / Article 2 / Section 79158
Section 79158
Status: in_force

“Spiny lobster” means the Panulirus interruptus species.
Cal. PRC § 71064 — California Code / Code prc / Division 34 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 71064
Section 71064
Status: in_force

(a) There is in the agency the Environmental Data Management Advisory Committee. The advisory committee shall consist of not more than seven members appointed by the secretary. The secretary shall select members who represent business, government, and environmental groups, and who have proven expertise and current knowledge in the field of electronic data exchange.

(b) The advisory committee shall advise the secretary on the quickest, most effective, and least expensive alternative systems of electronic standards for formatting data.

(c) The meetings of the advisory committee shall be open to the public and shall provide an opportunity for the public to be heard on matters considered by the advisory committee.
Cal. SHC § 2704.76 — California Code / Code shc / Division 3 / Chapter 20.5 / Section 2704.76
Section 2704.76
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Of the one billion one hundred million dollars ($1,100,000,000) appropriated pursuant to Item 2665-104-6043 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2012, six hundred million dollars ($600,000,000) shall be allocated solely for purposes of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission Memorandum of Understanding, as approved by the High-Speed Rail Authority on April 12, 2012, in High-Speed Rail Authority Resolution 12-11, and five hundred million dollars ($500,000,000) shall be allocated for purposes of the Southern California Memorandum of Understanding, as approved by the High-Speed Rail Authority on April 12, 2012, in High-Speed Rail Authority Resolution 12-10.

(2) Transfers from Item 2665-104-6043 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2012 pursuant to Provision 2 of that item to Item 2665-004-6043 or Item 2665-306-6043 shall be limited to temporary transfers for account management purposes. Funds appropriated by Item 2665-104-6043 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2012 shall not otherwise be used in high-speed rail project segments other than the segments that are the subjects of the two memoranda of understanding referenced in paragraph (1).

(b) Funds appropriated pursuant to Items 2660-104-6043, 2660-304-6043, and 2665-104-6043 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2012, to the extent those funds are allocated to projects in the San Francisco to San Jose segment, shall be used solely to implement a rail system in that segment that primarily consists of a two-track blended system to be used jointly by high-speed rail trains and Peninsula Joint Powers Board commuter trains (Caltrain), with the system to be contained substantially within the existing Caltrain right-of-way.

(c) This section shall remain in effect as long as the appropriation in Item 2665-104-6043 of Section 2.00 of the Budget Act of 2012 remains available for encumbrance or liquidation, and shall be inoperative thereafter.
Cal. VEH § 1673.4 — California Code / Code veh / Division 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 1673.4
Section 1673.4
Status: in_force

(a) Any claim submitted by a person other than a registered owner or lessee shall be filed within 30 days from the effective date of this section.

(b) If a claimant other than the registered owner or lessee files a claim, or has filed a claim prior to the effective date of this section, for refund in a manner and form verified by the department, the department shall mail a notification to the registered owner or lessee informing that person that he or she is eligible for a refund of the smog impact fee and that a competing claim for that fee has been filed. The registered owner or lessee shall have three years from the effective date of this section to inform the department that the registered owner or lessee opposes payment of the smog impact fee refund to the competing claimant. In that case, the refund shall be made to the registered owner or lessee and notice of that action shall be sent to the competing claimant. If the registered owner or lessee does not notify the department within the three-year period that he or she opposes the payment, the department shall pay the refund to the competing claimant.

(c) If any refund paid by the department under this section is disputed, any party that filed a claim may commence an action in small claims court. The small claims court action may not be filed if three years or more have elapsed from the date the department mailed the refund to either party.

(d) The State of California, its departments and agencies, and their officers or employees shall not be a party to a lawsuit between competing claimants relating to smog impact fee refunds.
Cal. LAB § 3733 — California Code / Code lab / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 3733
Section 3733
Status: in_force

(a) The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the best interest of the State of California to provide a person, regardless of his or her citizenship or immigration status, with the benefits provided pursuant to this article, and therefore enacts this section pursuant to Section 1621(d) of Title 8 of the United States Code.

(b) A person shall not be prohibited from receiving compensation paid or payable from the Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund solely because of his or her citizenship or immigration status.

(c) It is the intent of the Legislature to override Section 15740 of Article 1 of Subchapter 2.1.1 of Chapter 8 of Division 1 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.

(d) The provisions of this section are declaratory of existing law.
Cal. SHC § 2551.6 — California Code / Code shc / Division 3 / Chapter 14 / Section 2551.6
Section 2551.6
Status: in_force

A service authority may agree to operate the freeway service patrol in the county or region in which the service authority was created. If another agency is operating a freeway service patrol in the county or region, the service authority shall obtain approval from that agency before operating the freeway service patrol.
Cal. HSC § 11651 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 10 / Chapter 13 / Section 11651
Section 11651
Status: in_force

Any orders and regulations promulgated pursuant to any law affected by this division and in effect on the effective date of this division, not in conflict with it continue in effect until modified, superseded, or repealed.
Cal. WAT § 13902 — California Code / Code wat / Division 7 / Chapter 11 / Section 13902
Section 13902
Status: in_force

Each regional board shall investigate its region to determine areas in which discharges of waste from houseboats are inadequately regulated by local ordinance.
Cal. PCC § 21341 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 99 / Section 21341
Section 21341
Status: in_force

(a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder. The board shall advertise by three insertions in a daily newspaper of general circulation or two insertions in a weekly newspaper of general circulation published by the agency inviting sealed proposals for the construction of the work before any contract is made, and may let by contract separately any part of the work. The board shall require the successful bidder to file with the board good and sufficient bonds to be approved by the board conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract and upon the payment of the claims for labor and material, the bonds to contain the terms and conditions set forth in Title 3 (commencing with Section 9000) of Part 6 of Division 4 of the Civil Code, and to be subject to the provisions of that title. The board shall also have the right to reject any bid, in which case the board may advertise for new bids. In the event no proposals are received pursuant to advertisement or where the estimated cost of the work does not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), or where the work consists of emergency work, the board, by unanimous vote of all members present, may, without advertising for bids, have the work done by force account. In case of an emergency, if notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the board shall comply with Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 22050). The agency may purchase in the open market, without advertisement for bids, materials and supplies for use in any work either under contract or by force account.

(b) The provisions of this section have no application to a contract entered into with the United States under the authority of Section 59 of Chapter 1512 of the Statutes of 1957, or to a contract authorized by a vote of the electorate of the agency.
Cal. RTC § 12434 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 7 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 12434
Section 12434
Status: in_force

(a) Any notice required by this article shall be placed in a sealed envelope, with postage paid, addressed to the insurer or surplus line broker at its address as it appears in the records of the commissioner or the board. The giving of notice shall be deemed complete at the time of deposit of the notice in the United States Post Office, or a mailbox, subpost office, substation or mail chute or other facility regularly maintained or provided by the United States Postal Service, without extension of time for any reason. In lieu of mailing, a notice may be served personally by delivering to the person to be served and service shall be deemed complete at the time of the delivery. Personal service to a corporation may be made by delivery of a notice to any person designated in the Code of Civil Procedure to be served for the corporation with summons and complaint in a civil action.

(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2013.