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Cal. FGC § 1023 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 1023
Section 1023
Status: in_force

(a) Upon appropriation by the Legislature, the department may develop a pilot program to collect and compile information and data on wildlife-vehicle collisions to support wildlife conservation efforts conducted through regional conservation investment strategies approved pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 1850), the Advance Mitigation Program (Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 800) of Chapter 4 of Division 1 of the Streets and Highways Code), or any policy or project implemented to reduce the loss of wildlife from vehicle collisions. The pilot program shall be at a maximum of three geographically dispersed sites identified by the department to be areas of high wildlife-vehicle collisions.

(b) In developing the pilot program, the department may coordinate with other state agencies that remove dead wildlife from roadways to determine the scope of data collected on wildlife-vehicle collisions.

(c) At the conclusion of the pilot program, the department shall report to the commission on the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions identified during the study period, barriers to additional data collection, and the feasibility of creating a statewide wildlife-vehicle collision reporting system. The report shall include an estimate of the costs of implementing the statewide wildlife-vehicle collision reporting system.
Cal. VEH § 22350 — California Code / Code veh / Division 11 / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 22350
Section 22350
Status: in_force

No person shall drive a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, the traffic on, and the surface and width of, the highway, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.
Cal. SHC § 30401 — California Code / Code shc / Division 17 / Chapter 1 / Article 8 / Section 30401
Section 30401
Status: in_force

In eminent domain proceedings to acquire property for any of the purposes of this chapter, any toll bridge or other toll highway crossing, real property, personal property, franchises, rights, easements, or other property or privileges appurtenant thereto appropriated or dedicated to a public use or purpose by any person, private, public, or municipal corporation, county, city, district, or any political subdivision of the state, may be condemned and taken, and the acquisition and use thereof as provided in this chapter for the same public use or purpose to which such property has been appropriated or dedicated or for any other public use or purpose, shall be deemed a superior and permanent right and necessity, and a more necessary use and purpose than the public use or purpose to which such property has already been appropriated or dedicated.

It shall not be necessary in any eminent domain proceedings pursuant to this section to plead or prove any acts or proceedings preliminary or prior to the adoption of the resolution required by Section 1245.220 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Cal. RTC § 7098 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 7098
Section 7098
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this part only, the board shall not revoke or suspend a person’s permit pursuant to Section 6070 or 6072 unless the board has mailed a notice preliminary to revocation or suspension which indicates that the person’s permit will be revoked or suspended by a date certain pursuant to that section. The board shall mail the notice preliminary to revocation or suspension to the taxpayer at least 60 days before the date certain.
Cal. FIN § 6518 — California Code / Code fin / Division 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 6518
Section 6518
Status: in_force

(a) An association may maintain and rent safes, boxes, or other receptacles or premises for the safekeeping of personal property upon terms and conditions that may be agreed upon.

(b) An association that rents or otherwise makes safe-deposit boxes available to the public is entitled to all of the remedies set forth in Article 2 (commencing with Section 1660) of Chapter 13 of Division 1, and may dispose of the unclaimed contents of safe-deposit boxes in the manner set forth in that article.
Cal. BPC § 3763 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 8.3 / Article 6 / Section 3763
Section 3763
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding six months, or both, for each offense.
Cal. COM § 4303 — California Code / Code com / Division 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 4303
Section 4303
Status: in_force

(a) Any knowledge, notice, or stop-payment order received by, legal process served upon, or setoff exercised by a payor bank comes too late to terminate, suspend, or modify the bank’s right or duty to pay an item or to charge its customer’s account for the item if the knowledge, notice, stop-payment order, or legal process is received or served and a reasonable time for the bank to act thereon expires or the setoff is exercised after the earliest of the following:

(1) The bank accepts or certifies the item.

(2) The bank pays the item in cash.

(3) The bank settles for the item without having a right to revoke the settlement under statute, clearing house rule, or agreement.

(4) The bank becomes accountable for the amount of the item under Section 4302 dealing with the payor bank’s responsibility for late return of items.

(5) With respect to checks, a cutoff hour no earlier than one hour after the opening of the next banking day after the banking day on which the bank received the check and no later than the close of that next banking day or, if no cutoff hour is fixed, the close of the next banking day after the banking day on which the bank received the check.

(b) Subject to subdivision (a), items may be accepted, paid, certified, or charged to the indicated account of its customer in any order.
Cal. ELEC § 10546 — California Code / Code elec / Division 10 / Part 4 / Section 10546
Section 10546
Status: in_force

Recount of votes in any general district election shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 15600) of Division 15.
Cal. INS § 554 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 554
Section 554
Status: in_force

Delay in the presentation to an insurer of notice or proof of loss is waived, if caused by an act of his, or if he omits to make objection promptly and specifically upon that ground.
Cal. COM § 8112 — California Code / Code com / Division 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 8112
Section 8112
Status: in_force

(a) The interest of a debtor in a certificated security may be reached by a creditor only by actual seizure of the security certificate by the officer making the attachment or levy, except as otherwise provided in subdivision (d). However, a certificated security for which the certificate has been surrendered to the issuer may be reached by a creditor by legal process upon the issuer.

(b) The interest of a debtor in an uncertificated security may be reached by a creditor only by legal process upon the issuer at its chief executive office in the United States, except as otherwise provided in subdivision (d).

(c) The interest of a debtor in a security entitlement may be reached by a creditor only by legal process upon the securities intermediary with whom the debtor’s securities account is maintained, except as otherwise provided in subdivision (d).

(d) The interest of a debtor in a certificated security for which the certificate is in the possession of a secured party, or in an uncertificated security registered in the name of a secured party, or a security entitlement maintained in the name of a secured party, may be reached by a creditor by legal process upon the secured party.

(e) A creditor whose debtor is the owner of a certificated security, uncertificated security, or security entitlement is entitled to aid from a court of competent jurisdiction, by injunction or otherwise, in reaching the certificated security, uncertificated security, or security entitlement or in satisfying the claim by means allowed at law or in equity in regard to property that cannot readily be reached by other legal process.
Cal. PUC § 21669.2 — California Code / Code puc / Division 9 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 21669.2
Section 21669.2
Status: in_force

In its deliberations, the department shall be governed by the following guidelines:

(a) Statewide uniformity in standards of acceptable airport noise need not be required, and the maximum amount of local control and enforcement shall be permitted.

(b) Due consideration shall be given to the economic and technological feasibility of complying with the standards promulgated by the department.
Cal. BPC § 2605 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5.7 / Article 1 / Section 2605
Section 2605
Status: in_force

The board shall do all of the following:

(a) Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure.

(b) Provide for the examinations of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants and establish a passing score for each examination.

(c) Issue all licenses for the practice of physical therapy in California. Except as otherwise required by the director pursuant to Section 164, the license issued by the board shall describe the licensee as a “physical therapist” or “physical therapist assistant” licensed by the Physical Therapy Board of California.

(d) Suspend and revoke licenses and otherwise enforce the provisions of this chapter.

(e) Administer a continuing competency program.

(f) Participate, as a member, in the Delegate Assembly, and in applicable committee meetings, of the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.

(g) Publish, at least annually, a newsletter that includes, but is not limited to, actions taken by the board, disciplinary actions, and relevant statutory and regulatory changes.

(h) Provide for the timely orientation and training of new professional and public member appointees to the board directly related to board licensing and disciplinary functions and board rules, policies, and procedures.

(i) Adopt and administer a program of education in matters relevant to the regulation of physical therapy.
Cal. FAM § 3003 — California Code / Code fam / Division 8 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 3003
Section 3003
Status: in_force

“Joint legal custody” means that both parents shall share the right and the responsibility to make the decisions relating to the health, education, and welfare of a child.
Cal. SHC § 1176 — California Code / Code shc / Division 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 1176
Section 1176
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this election, the board shall establish, by order, one or more precincts and appoint three judges for each precinct to conduct the election. The election shall be conducted as nearly as practicable in conformity with the general election laws, but no particular form of ballot need be used. To the right of or below the question on the ballot, the words “Yes” and “No” shall be printed on separate lines, with voting targets. An informality in conducting the election shall not invalidate the election if it was otherwise fairly conducted.
Cal. PRC § 9752 — California Code / Code prc / Division 9 / Chapter 9 / Section 9752
Section 9752
Status: in_force

The commission is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to formulate and submit to the Secretary of Agriculture, in conformity with the provisions of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, a state plan for each calendar year beginning with the year 1949. It shall be the purpose of each such plan to promote such utilization of land and such farming practices as the commission finds will tend, in conjunction with the operation of such other plans as may be approved for other states by the Secretary of Agriculture, to preserve and improve soil fertility, promote the economic use of land, diminish the exploitation and wasteful and unscientific use of natural soil resources, and reestablish and maintain the ratio between the purchasing power of the net income per person on farms and that of the income per person not on farms as defined in subsection (a) of Section 7 of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act. Each such plan shall provide for adjustments in the utilization of land and in farming practices, through agreements with producers or through other voluntary methods, and for benefit payments in connection therewith, and also for such methods of administration not in conflict with any law of this state and such reports as the Secretary of Agriculture finds necessary for the effective administration of the plan and for ascertaining whether the plan is being carried out according to its terms.
Cal. WIC § 5364 — California Code / Code wic / Division 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 5364
Section 5364
Status: in_force

(a) At any time, the conservatee may petition the superior court for a rehearing as to their status as a conservatee. However, after the filing of the first petition for rehearing pursuant to this section, no further petition for rehearing shall be submitted for a period of six months. If the conservatorship is terminated pursuant to this section, the court shall provide notice to the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 2211.5 of the Elections Code.

(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024.
Cal. WIC § 14185 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 7 / Article 5.6 / Section 14185
Section 14185
Status: in_force

(a) A managed care plan, as defined in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 14093.05, that has prescription drugs as one of its benefits and that enters into a contract with the department pursuant to this chapter or Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 14200), shall ensure the timely and efficient processing of authorization requests for drugs, when prescribed for plan enrollees, that are covered under the terms of the plan’s contract with the department and require prior authorization from the plan, by providing both of the following:

(1) A response within 24 hours or one business day to a request for prior authorization made by telephone or other telecommunication device.

(2) The dispensing of at least a 72-hour supply of a covered outpatient drug in an emergency situation.

(b) A managed care plan, as defined in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 14093.05, that has prescription drugs as one of its benefits and that enters into a contract with the department pursuant to this chapter or Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 14200), shall permit a Medi-Cal beneficiary enrolled in the plan to continue use of a single-source drug which is part of a prescribed therapy in effect for the beneficiary immediately prior to the date of enrollment, whether or not the drug is covered by the plan, until the prescribed therapy is no longer prescribed by the contracting physician.

(c) This section shall not alter or affect the terms of a contract between the department and a managed care plan regarding the responsibilities of the plan to cover prescription drugs prescribed by a physician other than the treating or attending physician of the plan.
Cal. RTC § 43512 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 22 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 43512
Section 43512
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall establish the position of the Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate. The advocate or his or her designee shall be responsible for facilitating resolution of taxpayer complaints and problems, including any taxpayer complaints regarding unsatisfactory treatment of taxpayers by board employees, and staying actions where taxpayers have suffered or will suffer irreparable loss as the result of those actions. Applicable statutes of limitation shall be tolled during the pendency of a stay. Any penalties and interest that would otherwise accrue shall not be affected by the granting of a stay.

(b) The advocate shall report directly to the executive officer of the board.
Cal. INS § 12141 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 12141
Section 12141
Status: in_force

Except where the context otherwise requires, the terms used in this part shall be given the meanings set forth in this chapter, but such meaning shall not, merely by reason of enactment in this chapter, govern the interpretation of any other provision of this code.
Cal. MVC § 998.209 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 4 / Chapter 6 / Article 5v / Section 998.209
Section 998.209
Status: in_force

(a) So long as bonds authorized under this article are outstanding, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall, at the close of each fiscal year, require a survey of the financial condition of the Division of Farm and Home Purchases, together with a projection of the division’s operations, to be made by an independent public accountant of recognized standing. The results of each survey and projection shall be reported in writing by the public accountant to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the California Veterans Board, and the committee.

(b) The Division of Farm and Home Purchases shall reimburse the public accountant for these services out of money that the division may have available on deposit with the Treasurer.
Cal. RTC § 7704 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 5 / Section 7704
Section 7704
Status: in_force

If a supplier fails to make the supplier’s weekly return or to pay any weekly installment of the tax, or any part thereof, pursuant to the requirement imposed upon the supplier under Section 7701, the full amount of the installment becomes immediately due and payable. The board shall thereupon make a jeopardy determination under Section 7698 and the Controller and the Attorney General shall forthwith collect the tax due from the supplier in the manner prescribed by Chapters 5 (commencing with Section 7651) and 6 (commencing with Section 7851). All provisions of those chapters, where relevant, apply to collections required to be made under this article.
Cal. PRC § 80145 — California Code / Code prc / Division 46 / Chapter 11.5 / Section 80145
Section 80145
Status: in_force

(a) The sum of five hundred fifty million dollars ($550,000,000) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for flood protection and repair.

(1) (A) Of the funds available pursuant to this subdivision, three hundred fifty million dollars ($350,000,000) shall be available to the Department of Water Resources for flood protection facilities, levee improvements, and related investments that protect persons and property from flood damage in the Central Valley. The Department of Water Resources may require that moneys provided under this paragraph be matched by local and regional public agencies.

(B) Of the amount subject to this paragraph, fifty million dollars ($50,000,000) shall be available for levee repairs and restoration within the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.

(C) Of the amount subject to this paragraph, three hundred million dollars ($300,000,000) shall be available for multibenefit projects that achieve public safety improvements and measurable fish and wildlife enhancement. The Department of Water Resources shall coordinate the expenditure of multibenefit funds with the Central Valley Flood Protection Board and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, levee setbacks, creation or enhancement of flood plains or bypasses, groundwater recharge projects in flood plains, and land acquisition and easements necessary for these projects.

(2) Of the funds available pursuant to this subdivision, one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) shall be available for the purposes of stormwater, mudslide, and other flash-flood-related protections.

(3) Of the amount made available pursuant to this subdivision, one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) shall be available to the Natural Resources Agency for competitive grants for the purposes of multibenefit projects in urbanized areas to address flooding. Eligible projects shall include, but are not limited to, stormwater capture and reuse, planning and implementation of low-impact development, restoration of urban streams and watersheds, and increasing permeable surfaces to help reduce flooding.

(4) Funding made available pursuant to paragraphs (2) and (3) shall support projects that protect persons and property from flood damage. Unless the project has been identified as serving a disadvantaged community, an entity that receives an award pursuant to paragraphs (2) or (3) shall be required to provide a match of 25 percent as a local share.

(b) Funds provided by this chapter shall not be expended to pay the costs of the design, construction, operation, mitigation, or maintenance of Delta conveyance facilities. Those costs shall be the responsibility of the water agencies that benefit from the design, construction, operation, mitigation, or maintenance of those facilities.
Cal. BPC § 12025 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 12025
Section 12025
Status: in_force

Any person, who by himself, or his employee or agent, or as a proprietor or manager, refuses to exhibit any commodity being sold at a given weight or quantity, or ordinarily so sold, to a sealer for the purpose of allowing the same to be proved as to the quantity thereof is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Cal. SHC § 27021 — California Code / Code shc / Division 16 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 27021
Section 27021
Status: in_force

A district may consist of part or all of one or more contiguous counties.
Cal. INS § 11112 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 10 / Article 6 / Section 11112
Section 11112
Status: in_force

All decisions and findings of the commissioner made under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to review by proper proceedings in any court of competent jurisdiction in this State.
Cal. INS § 10235.35 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 2.6 / Article 4 / Section 10235.35
Section 10235.35
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, the commissioner may require the administration by an insurer of the contingent benefit upon lapse, as described in Section 28 (A), (D) (3), (E), (F), (G), and (J) of the Long-Term Care Insurance Model Regulation promulgated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, as adopted in September 2014, as a condition of approval or acknowledgment of a rate adjustment for a block of business for which the contingent benefit upon lapse is not otherwise available.

(b) The insurer shall notify policyholders and certificate holders of the contingent benefit upon lapse when required by the commissioner in conjunction with the implementation of a rate adjustment. The commissioner may require an insurer who files for such a rate adjustment to allow policyholders and certificate holders to reduce coverage pursuant to Section 10235.50 to avoid an increase in the policy’s premium amount.

(c) The commissioner may also approve any other alternative mechanism filed by the insurer in lieu of the contingent benefit upon lapse.