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Cal. FIN § 14307 — California Code / Code fin / Division 5 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 14307
Section 14307
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner finds that a subject institution’s books or records are so incomplete or inaccurate that the commissioner is unable through the normal supervisory process to determine the financial condition of the subject institution or of the details or purpose of any transaction or transactions that may materially affect the financial condition of the subject institution, the commissioner may, without any prior notice or hearing, order the subject institution to do any of the following:

(1) To cease any activity or practice that gave rise, in whole or in part, to the incomplete or inaccurate state of the books or records.

(2) To take affirmative action to restore the books or records to a complete and accurate state.

(b) (1) (A) Within 30 days after an order is issued pursuant to subdivision (a), any subject institution or subject person to whom the order is issued may file with the commissioner an application for a hearing on the order.

(B) If the commissioner fails to commence the hearing within 15 business days after the application is filed with the commissioner, or within any longer period to which the subject institution or subject person consents, the order shall be deemed rescinded.

(C) Within 30 days after the hearing, or within any longer period to which the subject institution or subject person consents, the commissioner shall affirm, modify, or rescind the order. If the commissioner fails to affirm, modify, or rescind the order within this time limit, the order shall be deemed rescinded.

(2) The right of any subject institution or subject person to whom an order is issued under subdivision (a) to petition for judicial review of the order shall not be affected by the failure of the subject institution or subject person to apply to the commissioner for a hearing on the order pursuant to paragraph (1).
Cal. HSC § 1374.36 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 2.2 / Article 5.55 / Section 1374.36
Section 1374.36
Status: in_force

(a)  The director shall submit to the Legislature by March 1, 2002, a report on the initial implementation of this article. The report shall include a description of assessments imposed on plans to implement this article, increased staffing and other resources attributable to these new responsibilities, and any redirection of existing staff and resources to carry out these responsibilities. A single copy of the report shall be made available at no cost to members of the public upon request. The department may recover the cost of additional copies that are requested.

(b)  This section shall become operative on January 1, 2001, and then only if Assembly Bill 55 of the 1999–2000 Regular Session is enacted.
Cal. PUC § 527 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 527
Section 527
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall prevent the interchange of free or reduced rate transportation for passenger or express matter between common carriers, their officers, agents, employees, attorneys, physicians and surgeons, and members of their families, where such common carriers are subject in whole or in part to the jurisdiction of the commission or of the federal Surface Transportation Board or where such common carriers, though not in whole or in part subject to the jurisdiction of this commission or of the federal Surface Transportation Board are engaged in the business of transporting passengers and freight by water between the United States and foreign countries, and are permitted by federal law to interchange such free transportation with common carriers which are subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission or the federal Surface Transportation Board.
Cal. RTC § 9433 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 3.5 / Chapter 2 / Article 6 / Section 9433
Section 9433
Status: in_force

The fees paid for licenses and decals issued under Section 9420 shall be deposited in a reserve account in the State Treasury and shall, upon appropriation by the Legislature, be used for administration of the IFTA program.
Cal. BPC § 19225.5 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 3.1 / Article 1 / Section 19225.5
Section 19225.5
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the following provisions shall apply:

(a) “Broker” means a person engaged by others in the act of arranging, for compensation, the intrastate transportation of used household goods by a motor vehicle over the highways of this state for, or on behalf of, a shipper, a consignor, or a consignee.

(b) “Bureau” refers to the Bureau of Household Goods and Services, as established in Section 9810.

(c) “Chief” refers to the chief of the bureau.

(d) “Corporation” includes a corporation, a company, a limited liability company, an association, and a joint stock association.

(e) “Department” refers to the Department of Consumer Affairs.

(f) “Director” refers to the Director of Consumer Affairs.

(g) “Fund” means the Household Goods and Services Fund established pursuant to Section 9870.

(h) “Household mover” includes every corporation or person, their lessees, trustee, receivers, or trustees appointed by any court whatsoever, engaged in the permitted or unpermitted transportation for compensation or hire as a business by means of a motor vehicle or motor vehicles being used in the transportation of used household goods and personal effects over any public highway in this state. A broker, as defined in subdivision (a), shall be considered a household mover. The Legislature intends “household mover” to have the same meaning as “household goods carrier” in former Section 5109 of the Public Utilities Code, as that section read on June 30, 2018.

(i) “Inspector” refers to an inspector either employed by, or under contract to, the bureau.

(j) “Motor vehicle” means every motor truck, tractor, or other self-propelled vehicle used for transportation of property over the public highways, other than upon fixed rails or tracks, and any trailer, semitrailer, dolly, or other vehicle drawn thereby.

(k) “Owner,” with respect to a motor vehicle used in the transportation of property for compensation by a household mover, means the corporation or person who is registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles as the owner of the vehicle, or who has a legal right to possession of the vehicle pursuant to a lease or rental agreement.

(l) “Person” includes an individual, a firm, or a partnership.

(m) “Public highway” includes every public street, road, or highway in this state.
Cal. RTC § 5147 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 1 / Part 9 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 5147
Section 5147
Status: in_force

(a) No refund action hereafter commenced shall be further prosecuted, and no further proceedings shall be had therein, and any refund action hereafter commenced shall be dismissed by the court in which the action was commenced, on the court’s own motion or on the motion of any defendant therein, unless the summons was issued and served and the return thereon was made within one year after the commencement of the action, except where the parties have filed a stipulation in writing that the time may be extended or the party against whom the action is prosecuted has made a general appearance in the action.

(b) For purposes of this section, none of the following constitutes a general appearance in the action:

(1) A stipulation pursuant to Section 583.230 of the Code of Civil Procedure extending the time within which service must be made.

(2) A motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter, whether joined with a motion to quash service or a motion to set aside a default judgment, or otherwise.

(3) An extension of time to plead after a motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter.
Cal. HSC § 113260 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 6 / Chapter 11 / Article 3 / Section 113260
Section 113260
Status: in_force

The container shall bear a suitable legend to warn consumers that the product must be kept frozen until ready for use and that the contents should not be heated before opening.
Cal. INS § 12921.6 — California Code / Code ins / Division 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 12921.6
Section 12921.6
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If no fee is designated in this code for the review of filings required to be made pursuant to this code, the commissioner may establish a fee to permit the department to recover the actual cost of review of those filings. The fee so established shall not be increased by more than twenty-five dollars ($25), unless the increase is made by law.

(2) If this code designates a fee for any required filing, which fee the commissioner determines to be inadequate to cover the actual cost of review, the commissioner may assess an additional fee pursuant to this section not to exceed 25 percent of the fee designated by the code for the filing.

(3) Any person assessed a fee under this section shall be entitled, upon request, to receive reasonable substantiation from the department for the fee assessed, based upon the cost records of the department.

(4) As used in this section, “filings” means those items which the insurers are required to file with the department or commissioner pursuant to this code.

(b) The fee provided for by this section shall be assessed without regard to the requirements of Section 12978 as to uniformity of increase, but shall be based upon the actual cost to the department for the review of the filing.

(c) As used in this section, “person” means any person or entity subject to examination by the commissioner, or purporting to do insurance business in this state, or in the process of organization with intent to do insurance business in this state, or from whom the commissioner’s certificate of authority is required for the transaction of business, or whose certificate of authority is revoked or suspended.
Cal. PCC § 6984 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6.8 / Section 6984
Section 6984
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning 12 months after an entity is awarded a covered public contract, the contractor shall annually submit information that is necessary to demonstrate its compliance with the requirements, as specified in Sections 6983 and 6985, to the relevant public agency.

(b) Before receiving any final payment on a covered public contract, a contractor shall submit a final report to the relevant public agency that demonstrates its compliance with the requirements, as specified in Sections 6983 and 6985, for the duration of the covered public contract.

(c) If a contractor fails to comply with the reporting requirements specified in subdivision (a), for each missed report the relevant public agency shall withhold ten thousand dollars ($10,000) in payment to the contractor, or the full payment to the contractor if the amount due is less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), until the contractor takes steps to cure the defect, pursuant to subdivision (e).

(d) If a contractor fails to comply with the final reporting requirements specified in subdivision (b), the relevant public agency shall withhold ten thousand dollars ($10,000) from the final payment, or the full final payment, if the amount due is less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), until the contractor takes steps to cure the defect, pursuant to subdivision (e).

(e) A contractor that fails to comply with the reporting requirements established in subdivision (a) or (b) shall, after notice, be allowed to cure the defect. Notwithstanding any other law, if, after at least 15 calendar days, but not more than 30 calendar days from the date of notice, the contractor refuses to comply with the reporting requirements, the relevant public agency shall permanently deduct ten thousand dollars ($10,000) from the final payment, or the full payment if the amount due is less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

(f) For covered public contracts awarded pursuant to a master agreement or master contract agreement, the Department of General Services may prescribe additional or alternative mechanisms for enforcing the reporting requirements described in subdivisions (a) and (b).

(g) This section does not limit the availability of standard breach of contract remedies if a contractor fails to comply with the requirements specified in Sections 6983 and 6985, including, but not limited to, termination of the covered contract.
Cal. RTC § 18635.5 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 10.2 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 18635.5
Section 18635.5
Status: in_force

(a) Section 6034A of the Internal Revenue Code, relating to information to beneficiaries of estates and trusts, shall apply, except as otherwise provided.

(b) Section 6034A(a) is modified to refer to Section 18505 in lieu of Section 6012(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(c) Section 6034A(c)(3) is modified to refer to Section 19051 in lieu of Section 6213(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(d) Section 6034A(c)(5) is modified to refer to Article 7 of Chapter 4 of this part in lieu of Part II of Subchapter A of Chapter 68 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Cal. PUC § 99563.4 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 99563.4
Section 99563.4
Status: in_force

Transit district employers, or the representatives as they may designate, shall engage in meeting and conferring with the employee organization selected as exclusive representative of an appropriate unit on all matters within the scope of representation.
Cal. HSC § 1416.74 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 2.35 / Article 5 / Section 1416.74
Section 1416.74
Status: in_force

(a)  The time allowed for abatement of violation shall begin the first day after the order of abatement has been served or received. If a licensee who has been issued an order of abatement is unable to complete the correction within the time set forth in the citation because of conditions beyond his or her control after the exercise of reasonable diligence, the licensee may request from the program an extension of time in which to complete the correction. The request shall be in writing and made within the time set for abatement.

(b)  An order of abatement shall either be personally served upon the licensee or mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested.

(c)  When an order of abatement is not contested, or if the order is appealed and the licensee does not prevail, failure to abate the violation cited within the time specified in the citation shall constitute a violation and failure to comply with the order of abatement. Where a licensee has failed to correct a violation within the time specified in the citation the department shall assess the licensee a civil penalty in the amount of fifty dollars ($50) for each day that the violation continues beyond the date specified in the citation. If the licensee disputes a determination by the department regarding alleged failure to correct a violation or regarding the reasonableness of the proposed deadline for correction, the licensee may request an informal conference to contest the determination.

(d)  Any unpaid administrative fine shall begin accruing a 7-percent interest penalty on the unpaid balance due. This interest shall continue to accrue until the administrative fine and interest are paid in full.
Cal. SHC § 10423 — California Code / Code shc / Division 12 / Chapter 5 / Section 10423
Section 10423
Status: in_force

The deed of the tax collector is prima facie evidence of the truth of all the matters which it recites, and of the regularity of all proceedings prior to the execution of the deed.
Cal. BPC § 4656 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 10.7 / Section 4656
Section 4656
Status: in_force

It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7, for a person to use the title “Board Certified Music Therapist” if they do not meet the requirements of Section 4654.
Cal. BPC § 10177.2 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 10177.2
Section 10177.2
Status: in_force

The commissioner may, upon his or her own motion, and shall, upon the verified complaint in writing of any person, investigate the actions of any licensee, and he or she may suspend or revoke a real estate license at any time where the licensee in performing or attempting to perform any of the acts within the scope of Section 10131.6 has been guilty of any of the following acts:

(a) Has used a false or fictitious name, knowingly made any false statement, or knowingly concealed any material fact, in any application for the registration of a mobilehome, or otherwise committed a fraud in that application.

(b) Failed to provide for the delivery of a properly endorsed certificate of ownership or certificate of title of a mobilehome from the seller to the buyer thereof.

(c) Has knowingly participated in the purchase, sale, or other acquisition or disposal of a stolen mobilehome.

(d) Has submitted a check, draft, or money order to the Department of Housing and Community Development for any obligation or fee due the state and it is thereafter dishonored or refused payment upon presentation.
Cal. PUC § 14403 — California Code / Code puc / Division 6 / Chapter 11.5 / Section 14403
Section 14403
Status: in_force

Before the board adopts any change in rates and charges for commodities or services furnished by an electricity district intended to increase or decrease revenues, the general manager shall file with the board a report and recommendation on the proposed changes in writing. Within 90 days, but not less than 30 days after the report is filed, except when unanticipated events cause a sudden and significant change in the electricity district’s financial condition requiring an immediate response, the board shall hold a hearing on the report and recommendation. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be published within the district pursuant to Section 6063 of the Government Code, except that, in the case of an unanticipated event requiring an immediate response, notice may be given pursuant to Section 6063a of the Government Code.
Cal. FAC § 12110 — California Code / Code fac / Division 6 / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 12110
Section 12110
Status: in_force

Each dealer shall be responsible for the acts of each person employed by him in the solicitation and sale of pesticides and all claims and recommendations for use of pesticides. The dealer’s license shall be subject to disciplinary action for any violation of this chapter whether committed by the dealer, or by any officer, agent or employee.
Cal. HSC § 117450 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 13 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 117450
Section 117450
Status: in_force

Violation of any of the provisions of this article or of any order or orders of a health officer made pursuant to this article for the protection of human health and comfort shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred dollars ($200) for each offense or by imprisonment for not less than thirty (30) days or by both the fine and imprisonment.
Cal. HSC § 27002 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 24 / Section 27002
Section 27002
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), it shall be unlawful for the operator of an addictive internet-based service or application, between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., in the user’s local time zone, and between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., from Monday through Friday from September through May in the user’s local time zone, to send notifications to a user if the operator has actual knowledge that the user is a minor unless the operator has obtained verifiable parental consent to send those notifications.

(2) Commencing January 1, 2027, it shall be unlawful for the operator of an addictive internet-based service or application, between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., in the user’s local time zone, and between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., from Monday through Friday from September through May in the user’s local time zone, to send notifications to a user whom the operator has not reasonably determined is not a minor, including pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Attorney General, unless the operator has obtained verifiable parental consent to send those notifications.

(b) The operator of an addictive internet-based service or application shall provide a mechanism through which the verified parent of a user who is a minor may do any of the following:

(1) Prevent their child from accessing or receiving notifications from the addictive internet-based service or application between specific hours chosen by the parent. This setting shall be set by the operator as on by default, in a manner in which the child’s access is limited between the hours of 12 a.m. and 6 a.m., in the user’s local time zone.

(2) Limit their child’s access to any addictive feed from the addictive internet-based service or application to a length of time per day specified by the verified parent. This setting shall be set by the operator as on by default, in a manner in which the child’s access is limited to one hour per day unless modified by the verified parent.

(3) Limit their child’s ability to view the number of likes or other forms of feedback to pieces of media within an addictive feed. This setting shall be set by the operator as on by default.

(4) Require that the default feed provided to the child when entering the internet-based service or application be one in which pieces of media are not recommended, selected, or prioritized for display based on information provided by the user, or otherwise associated with the user or the user’s device, other than the user’s age or status as a minor.

(5) Set their child’s account to private mode, in a manner in which only users to whom the child is connected on the addictive internet-based service or application may view or respond to content posted by the child. This setting shall be set by the operator as on by default.
Cal. SHC § 229.18 — California Code / Code shc / Division 1 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 2 / Section 229.18
Section 229.18
Status: in_force

The department shall administer the generic tourist oriented directional sign program and collect the fees described in this chapter.
Cal. PUC § 50102 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 5 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 50102
Section 50102
Status: in_force

The board may consolidate any of the district offices in one person.
Cal. FGC § 4655 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 4 / Part 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 4655
Section 4655
Status: in_force

(a) Wild pig validations are valid only during that portion of the current hunting license year in which wild pigs may be taken or possessed in any area of the state.

(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2024.
Cal. BPC § 12311 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 12311
Section 12311
Status: in_force

Every sealer having knowledge that a county standard may be incorrect, regardless of the cause, shall notify the department of the condition, and shall, if deemed by the department to be necessary, arrange to have the standard in question retested, adjusted, or replaced.