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Cal. WAT § 51200 — California Code / Code wat / Division 15 / Part 7 / Chapter 1 / Section 51200
Section 51200
Status: in_force

The assessments levied by a district shall include all lands and rights of way within the district, owned by the State or by any city, county, public corporation, or utility district formed under the laws of the State other than public roads, highways, and school districts.
Cal. PRC § 29725 — California Code / Code prc / Division 19.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 29725
Section 29725
Status: in_force

“Local government” means the Counties of Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, and Yolo, and the Cities of Sacramento, Stockton, Tracy, Antioch, Pittsburg, Isleton, Lathrop, Brentwood, West Sacramento, and Oakley, and any other cities that may be incorporated in the future in the primary zone.
Cal. PUC § 99287 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 99287
Section 99287
Status: in_force

(a) No provision of this article shall preclude the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District from planning, acquiring, constructing, and operating its system within or without the territory of the district as provided for by Article 5 (commencing with Section 29030), Chapter 6, Part 2 of Division 10. Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (d) of Section 99220, in the event an extension is to be made into a county for which services have not been provided, the moneys within the fund of that county may be used to pay the costs of securing such services.

(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) or the limitations of Section 99231, during a period of up to five years that the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is planning any extension of its system into a county outside of the district but with a coterminous boundary with the district and which contains a major transportation facility belonging to another county or city and county, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission may order that any funds in the local transportation fund of such county that are not necessary to pay approved claims under Article 4 (commencing with Section 99260) of this chapter be retained.
Cal. FAC § 57410 — California Code / Code fac / Division 20 / Chapter 11 / Section 57410
Section 57410
Status: in_force

The Secretary of State may adopt any regulations necessary to carry out his or her duties pursuant to this chapter, including prescribing necessary forms.
Cal. PRC § 37042 — California Code / Code prc / Division 28 / Chapter 7 / Section 37042
Section 37042
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that the expenditure of bond funds pursuant to this chapter does not constitute the use of bond proceeds or other indebtedness to pay a year-end state budget deficit, as prohibited by subdivision (c) of Section 1.3 of Article XVI of the California Constitution.
Cal. WAT § 2816 — California Code / Code wat / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 11 / Section 2816
Section 2816
Status: in_force

All persons claiming rights under incomplete appropriations who fail to complete their appropriations within the limit of time fixed by the board in its order of determination, or within such further time granted upon motion made prior to the expiration of the time limit as the court finds equitable and just, shall be deemed to have abandoned their rights of appropriation insofar as the same remain incomplete, and such appropriators shall be deemed and held to have no right, title or interest in or to the water of the stream system insofar as their appropriations have not been completed.
Cal. PRC § 33215 — California Code / Code prc / Division 23 / Chapter 3 / Section 33215
Section 33215
Status: in_force

The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Fund is hereby established. Money deposited in the fund pursuant to Sections 33202, 33203, 33204, 33205, and 33206 shall be available for the purposes of this division, upon appropriation therefor by the Legislature. A separate federal grant account shall be established within the fund. Grants received pursuant to Section 507(n) of the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 460kk(n)) shall be deposited in the separate federal grant account.
Cal. RTC § 97.38 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 1 / Part 0.5 / Chapter 6 / Article 3 / Section 97.38
Section 97.38
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any contrary provision in paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 97.3 , for the County of Marin , commencing with the 1993–94 fiscal year, and for the County of Mono, commencing with the 1994-95 fiscal year, if, after making the allocations pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 97.3 as required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 97.3 and after making the allocation pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 97.3, the auditor determines that each community college district located entirely within that county is an excess school tax entity as defined in subdivision (n) of Section 95, the auditor shall then apply any remaining funds to decrease the amounts of those reductions calculated pursuant to Section 97.3 with respect to the county, cities, and special districts in proportion to the amount of the reduction otherwise calculated under Section 97.3 for each of those agencies.
Cal. PUC § 131006 — California Code / Code puc / Division 12.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 131006
Section 131006
Status: in_force

“Board of supervisors” means the board of supervisors of any of the nine San Francisco Bay area counties listed in Section 66502 of the Government Code.
Cal. PUC § 101346 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 9 / Section 101346
Section 101346
Status: in_force

The district shall not acquire any existing system or part thereof whether by purchase, lease, condemnation, or otherwise, nor shall the district dispose of or lease any transit system or part thereof, nor merge, consolidate, or coordinate any transit system or part thereof, or reduce or limit the lines or service of any existing system or of its system, or terminate any lease arrangement or management contract, unless it shall first have made adequate provision for any employees who are or may be displaced. The terms and conditions of such provision shall be a proper subject of collective bargaining.
Cal. HSC § 1522.06 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 1522.06
Section 1522.06
Status: in_force

(a) Individuals who are volunteer candidates for mentoring children in foster care settings, as defined by the department, in private alternative boarding schools, or in private alternative outdoor programs, shall be subject to a criminal background investigation prior to having unsupervised contact with the children. The criminal background check shall be initiated and conducted pursuant to either Sections 1522 and 1522.1 or Section 1596.603, as applicable. Sections 1522 and 1522.1 may be utilized by a county social services agency in cooperation with, or as a component of, a licensed foster family agency.

(b) (1) The Department of Justice shall not charge a processing fee with respect to any individual to whom subdivision (a) applies for a state-level criminal offender record information search pursuant to Section 1522.

(2) The State Department of Social Services shall not charge a fee for the cost of a criminal background investigation under Section 1522 with respect to any individual to whom subdivision (a) applies.
Cal. VEH § 17460 — California Code / Code veh / Division 9 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 17460
Section 17460
Status: in_force

The acceptance or retention by a resident of this state of a driver’s license issued pursuant to the provisions of this code, shall constitute the consent of the person that service of summons may be made upon him within or without this state, whether or not he is then a resident of this state, in any action brought in the courts of this state upon a cause of action arising in this state out of his operation of a motor vehicle anywhere within this state.
Cal. WIC § 18900.4 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 6 / Chapter 10 / Section 18900.4
Section 18900.4
Status: in_force

(a) (1) To the extent permitted under federal law, an individual shall have the option to complete an application or recertification interview and provide the required client signature by telephone.

(2) To fulfill the requirements of paragraph (1), counties may implement any method of electronic signature, including telephonic signature, in compliance with state and federal program requirements, that is supported by county business practices and available technology.

(3) Counties currently using the Consortium IV (C-IV) or LEADER Replacement System (LRS) of the Statewide Automated Welfare System (SAWS) shall comply with this subdivision beginning on or before January 1, 2023, and counties currently using the CalWORKs Information Network (CalWIN) system of SAWS shall comply with this section beginning on or before January 1, 2024.

(b) (1) The department, in consultation with counties, representatives of the statewide automated welfare system consortia, recognized exclusive representatives of eligibility workers, and advocates for CalFresh participants shall develop recommendations to implement a fully telephone-based service model statewide, including, but not limited to, the ability to complete the application, semi-annual report and recertification processes by telephone in all counties. The recommendations shall assess implementation of a telephone-based service model statewide in addition to, not in place of, existing options to complete the application, semi-annual report, and recertification for CalFresh in person, by mail, or online.

(2) The recommendations shall be provided to the Legislature during the 2022–23 budget hearings.

(3) The fully telephone-based service model assessed pursuant to subdivision (b) shall, to the extent permitted under federal law, satisfy both of the following criteria:

(A) Use simple, user-friendly language and instructions for CalFresh applicants, participants, eligibility workers, and application assisters.

(B) Provide service and assistance to applicants and participants in a manner that is accessible to individuals with disabilities and those who have limited English proficiency as required by applicable state and federal laws.
Cal. HSC § 18004.6 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 13 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 18004.6
Section 18004.6
Status: in_force

“Fraud” includes any act or omission which is included within the definition of either “actual fraud” or “constructive fraud” as defined, respectively, in Sections 1572 and 1573 of the Civil Code, and the term “deceit” has the same meaning as defined in Section 1710 of the Civil Code.

In addition, the terms “fraud” and “deceit” include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a)  A misrepresentation in any manner, whether intentionally false or due to gross negligence, of a material fact.

(b)  A promise or representation not made honestly and in good faith.

(c)  An intentional failure to disclose a material fact.

(d)  Any act falling within the provisions of Section 484 of the Penal Code.
Cal. PRC § 6829.2 — California Code / Code prc / Division 6 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 6829.2
Section 6829.2
Status: in_force

The commission, in the interest of increasing the ultimate recovery of oil or gas, the protection of oil or gas from unreasonable waste, the possible arresting or amelioration of land subsidence, or protecting adjacent landowners, may include in any oil and gas lease executed under this chapter a provision which may require the lessee to enter into any unit or cooperative agreement with respect to the leased lands when the commission gives notice of intention to lease those lands. For any of those purposes, the commission, on behalf of the state as lessor or prospective lessor, may negotiate and enter into unit or cooperative agreements with respect to lands owned by the state, or lands in which the oil and gas deposits are reserved to the state, for the purpose of bringing about the unitized or cooperative development and operation of all, or a part or parts, of the oil and gas field in which the lands are located. Subject to the provisions of this section and notwithstanding any competitive bidding requirements or restrictions on term contained in this code or any other statute, the commission may negotiate and execute all agreements necessary to effectuate, implement, or modify any such unit or cooperative agreement, including the power to bind and commit lands, including tide and submerged lands, or any interest in lands, to the cooperative or unit agreement for the full term thereof, irrespective of whether the term thereof is for a period extending over the life of the field or for any other indefinite period. The power of the commission to enter into unit or cooperative agreements includes the power to do other acts or things, and to incur on behalf of the state other commitments and obligations, that are customary in unit or cooperative agreements. The commission may designate a representative or representatives to attend unit meetings, vote, and otherwise represent and bind the interest of the state in accordance with the terms and conditions of any such unit or cooperative agreement.
Cal. RTC § 2196 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 1 / Part 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 2196
Section 2196
Status: in_force

(a) If the tax collector determines, following the presentation of evidence by the owner or assessee of real property, that a lien on that property for unpaid taxes, assessments, fees, or charges levied by a local public entity has been erroneously filed for recordation, the tax collector shall send a document to the recorder stating the facts that indicate the erroneous filing. The document shall be clearly labeled with the words “Removal of Invalid Lien,” and shall be signed by either the tax collector or his or her deputy.

(b) The recorder shall mail the original “Removal of Invalid Lien” document to the owner of the property after recording the document.

(c) For purposes of this section, “local public entity” means a county, a city, or a district.
Cal. BPC § 8024 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 13 / Article 3 / Section 8024
Section 8024
Status: in_force

(a) All certificates issued pursuant to this chapter shall be valid for a period of one year, except for the initial period of licensure as prescribed by the board, and shall expire at 12 midnight on the last day of the month of birth of the licensee unless renewed.

(b) (1) The board shall indicate on each certificate issued pursuant to this chapter whether the certificate holder met the certified shorthand reporter examination requirements through the use of stenography, voice writing, or both.

(2) A certified shorthand reporter shall only provide services pursuant to this chapter using the methodology indicated on their certificate pursuant to paragraph (1).

(3) Except as provided in paragraph (2), nothing in this section shall be construed to confer any distinction in privilege or practice authority based upon whether a certificate holder met the certified shorthand reporter examination requirements through the use of stenography, voice writing, or both.

(4) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the board shall indicate the methodology used by a certificate holder to meet the certified shorthand reporter examination requirements by providing a letter or notice to the certificate holder instead of indicating it on the certificate until July 1, 2023, or until the board has updated its systems and procedures in order to implement paragraph (1), whichever occurs first.

(c) To renew an unexpired certificate, the certificate holder shall, on or before each of the dates on which it would otherwise expire, do all of the following:

(1) Apply for renewal on a form prescribed by the board.

(2) Pay the renewal fee prescribed by this chapter.

(3) Notify the board whether they have been convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor if the misdemeanor is substantially related to the functions and duties of a court reporter and whether any disciplinary action by any regulatory or licensing board in this or any other state was taken against the licensee subsequent to the licensee’s last renewal.
Cal. HSC § 50251 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 31 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 50251
Section 50251
Status: in_force

(a) The Encampment Resolution Funding program is hereby established to, upon appropriation by the Legislature, increase collaboration between the council, local jurisdictions, and continuums of care for the following purposes:

(1) Assist local jurisdictions in ensuring the safety and wellness of people experiencing homelessness in encampments.

(2) Provide encampment resolution grants to local jurisdictions and continuums of care to resolve critical encampment concerns and transition individuals into safe and stable housing.

(3) Encourage a data-informed, coordinated approach to address encampment concerns.

(b) (1) The council shall administer the program.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the council may consult with and designate a state agency or department to support the administration of the program.

(c) (1) The council’s decision to approve or deny an application and the determination of the amount of funding to be provided shall be final and not subject to appeal.

(2) In determining which applications to approve, the council shall evaluate and score proposals based on all of the following criteria:

(A) The applicant’s capacity to carry out the proposal.

(B) Whether the site selected for services aligns with the proposed service delivery model.

(C) Whether the demographics and needs of service recipients align with the proposed service delivery model.

(D) The applicant’s ability to develop a detailed service delivery plan, including a description of how individuals will be served with permanent housing solutions.

(E) The applicant’s ability to coordinate with other systems to increase services and housing options.

(F) The applicant’s capacity to involve people with lived experience and local community partners in the implementation of its project.

(G) The applicant’s ability to recruit and deploy personnel with experience and expertise needed to support the success of their proposal.

(H) The applicant’s ability to demonstrate a prudent and effective use of requested funding relative to the number of people it seeks to serve and the types of services to be provided in the proposal.

(d) The council shall maintain records of the following:

(1) The number of applications for program grants received by the council.

(2) The number of applications for program grants denied by the council.

(3) The name of each recipient of a program grant.

(4) The amount of funds allocated to each applicant.

(e) The council may adopt regulations to implement this chapter. The adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation authorized by this subdivision is hereby exempted from the rulemaking provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).
Cal. PRC § 4681 — California Code / Code prc / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 10 / Article 2 / Section 4681
Section 4681
Status: in_force

State nurseries shall be maintained under the management of the department for all of the following purposes:

(a) Operation of a state seed bank to provide facilities for the processing and storage of adequate supplies of high-quality seed necessary to protect the genetic integrity and diversity of forest tree and plant species, giving emphasis to those native species threatened with extinction.

(b) Reforestation of public and private lands, giving preference to forest land which has been substantially damaged by fire, flood, insects, disease, or other natural causes.

(c) Production for sale of tree seedlings planted for purposes of meeting resource conservation standards required pursuant to Section 4561 and the rules and regulations of the board. For this purpose, the department shall take whatever steps are necessary to ensure to the maximum degree feasible that the seedlings are adapted to the planting site, and represent an appropriate diversity of forest species.

(d) Propagation and distribution of tree seedlings of the species Taxus brevifolia (Pacific yew) for research related to taxol in the treatment of cancer.
Cal. WAT § 26603 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 10 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 26603
Section 26603
Status: in_force

Within 30 days of the receipt of such resolution, the board of supervisors shall adopt a resolution advising the district of the charges to be made for the services to be performed by the county. If the board of directors elects to accept the terms offered by the county, it shall adopt a resolution reciting its acceptance, dispensing with the office of district assessor or with both the offices of district assessor and district collector, and transferring their duties to the assessor or to the assessor and tax collector of the county or counties in which the lands within the district are located. Such resolution shall specify whether, under the agreed upon procedure, lands subject to sale for unpaid assessments shall be sold to the district or be declared tax-defaulted for the nonpayment of those assessments.
Cal. PUC § 99663 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 99663
Section 99663
Status: in_force

(a) In accordance with regulations and guidelines of the commission, each application shall be accompanied by a plan describing how the grant funds will be used, what other capital funds are available for the project, and how those funds will be used. The plan shall include a plan for operating any new service, including a financial plan for operation.

(b) The plan shall also identify the sources of the remainder of the funds required for construction and operation of any new service.

(c) The application shall demonstrate that a reasonable share of the cost of any new or rehabilitated passenger rail service, as determined by the commission, will be covered by farebox revenue.
Cal. HNC § 774.4 — California Code / Code hnc / Division 3 / Chapter 5 / Article 4 / Section 774.4
Section 774.4
Status: in_force

(a) This article does not impose any mandatory duties upon any public entity to monitor sea or weather conditions or to warn or prevent vessels from leaving or entering a harbor entrance during unsafe conditions.

(b) No public entity or employee thereof is liable for any injury which results from any act, or omission to act, prohibiting an operator for a for-hire vessel from leaving or entering a harbor.
Cal. WAT § 265 — California Code / Code wat / Division 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 2.6 / Section 265
Section 265
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provisions of the State Contract Act, the department may award and enter into construction contracts which require expenditures in excess of funds presently available therefor, but the obligation of the department and the State in such contracts shall be expressly contingent upon sufficient funds being made available by future appropriations or by law.