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Cal. RTC § 60496 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 31 / Chapter 7 / Article 7 / Section 60496
Section 60496
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 706.071, 706.073, 706.080, 706.101, and 706.105 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration may serve earnings withholding orders for taxes and any other notice or document required to be served or provided in connection with an earnings withholding order for taxes according to Article 4 (commencing with Section 706.070) of Chapter 5 of Division 2 of Title 9 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure to government and private employers by electronic transmission or other electronic technology.

(b) Upon consent of the employer, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration may provide service by electronic transmission or other electronic technology under this section.

(c) Notwithstanding Sections 706.071, 706.073, 706.080, 706.101, 706.125, and 706.126 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration may receive the employer’s return, as described in Section 706.126 of the Code of Civil Procedure, by electronic transmission or other electronic technology.

(d) This section shall apply in the same manner and with the same force and effect and to the full extent as if this section had been incorporated in full into Article 4 (commencing with Section 706.070) of Chapter 5 of Division 2 of Title 9 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

(e) This section shall apply to notices served or provided on or after the effective date of the act adding this section.
Cal. VEH § 25253 — California Code / Code veh / Division 12 / Chapter 2 / Article 7 / Section 25253
Section 25253
Status: in_force

(a) Tow trucks used to tow disabled vehicles shall be equipped with flashing amber warning lamps. This subdivision does not apply to a tractor-trailer combination.

(b) Tow trucks may display flashing amber warning lamps while providing service to a disabled vehicle. A flashing amber warning lamp upon a tow truck may be displayed to the rear when the tow truck is towing a vehicle and moving at a speed slower than the normal flow of traffic.

(c) A tow truck shall not display flashing amber warning lamps on a freeway except when an unusual traffic hazard or extreme hazard exists.
Cal. FGC § 2021.5 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 2021.5
Section 2021.5
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 2021, all of the following provisions apply:

(1) Any person who holds a license or permit issued by the department to take or land sharks for recreational or commercial purposes may possess, including for purposes of consumption or taxidermy, or may donate to a person licensed or permitted pursuant to Section 1002, a shark fin or fins consistent with that license or permit.

(2) Nothing in Section 2021 prohibits the sale or possession of a shark carcass, skin, or fin for taxidermy purposes pursuant to Section 3087.

(b) (1) The Ocean Protection Council shall submit an annual report to the Legislature that lists any shark species that have been independently certified to meet internationally accepted standards for sustainable seafood, as defined in Section 35550 of the Public Resources Code, and adopted by the Ocean Protection Council pursuant to Section 35617 of the Public Resources Code, including chain of custody standards.

(2) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
Cal. HSC § 1727.1 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 8 / Section 1727.1
Section 1727.1
Status: in_force

A licensed home health agency may also provide, or arrange for the provision of, other therapeutic services to persons in their temporary or permanent place of residence. Therapeutic services include, but are not limited to, physical, speech, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services.
Cal. RTC § 23221 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 11 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 23221
Section 23221
Status: in_force

(a) Any credit union that incorporates under the laws of this state or qualifies to transact intrastate business in this state shall thereupon prepay a tax of twenty-five dollars ($25) as provided in Section 23153. The prepayment shall be made to the Secretary of State with the filing of the articles of incorporation or the statement and designation by a foreign corporation. The Secretary of State shall transmit the amount of the prepayment to the Franchise Tax Board. The Franchise Tax Board shall certify to the Secretary of State on an individual or class basis those domestic or foreign corporations that are exempt from prepayment or for which prepayment to the Secretary of State is waived.

(b) This section shall become operative and apply beginning on or after January 1, 2001.
Cal. HSC § 105305 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 103 / Part 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 105305
Section 105305
Status: in_force

The program implemented pursuant to this chapter shall be fully supported from the fees collected pursuant to Section 105310. Notwithstanding the scope of activity mandated by this chapter, in no event shall this chapter be interpreted to require services necessitating expenditures in any fiscal year in excess of the fees, and earnings therefrom, collected pursuant to Section 105310. This chapter shall be implemented only to the extent fee revenues pursuant to Section 105310 are available for expenditure for purposes of this chapter.
Cal. PRC § 8013 — California Code / Code prc / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 10 / Section 8013
Section 8013
Status: in_force

The department may enter into cooperative agreements with any department of the State qualified in the making and using of surveys and maps for the performance of such duties, reasonably connected with the functions of the department, as may aid in the accomplishment of the objectives prescribed in this article.
Cal. PRC § 21168.6.2 — California Code / Code prc / Division 13 / Chapter 6 / Section 21168.6.2
Section 21168.6.2
Status: in_force

(a) On and after January 1, 2027, and subject to subdivisions (b) and (c), for a project, located in a geographic area for which the Governor declared a state of emergency pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code, that is to maintain, repair, restore, demolish, or replace property or facilities damaged or destroyed by wildfire, and the project is not otherwise exempt from this division by paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 21080 or by a Governor’s executive order, all of the following shall apply:

(1) The record of proceedings shall be prepared in accordance with the manner specified in subdivision (a) of Section 21167.6.2.

(2) (A) An action or proceeding brought to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the certification of an environmental impact report, or the adoption of a negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration, for the project or the granting of any project approval, including any potential appeals to the court of appeal or the Supreme Court, shall, to the extent feasible, be resolved within 270 calendar days of the filing of the certified record of proceedings with the court.

(B) The Judicial Council shall adopt rules of court to implement subparagraph (A).

(3) The applicant shall agree to pay the costs of the trial court and the court of appeal in hearing and deciding any action or proceeding brought under this section in a form and manner as provided in a rule of court, that the Judicial Council shall adopt, which shall include, but not be limited to, the costs for the appointment of a special master if deemed appropriate by the court.

(b) (1) Subdivision (a) only applies to a project that is consistent with the applicable zoning and land use ordinances.

(2) Subdivision (a) does not apply to a project that is proposed after the Governor rescinds the declaration of the state of emergency for that geographic area.

(c) This section applies to projects in a geographic area that was damaged by fire for which the Governor has declared a state of emergency on or after January 1, 2023.
Cal. WAT § 51027 — California Code / Code wat / Division 15 / Part 6 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 51027
Section 51027
Status: in_force

The Reclamation Board may continue the hearing from time to time and may cause such investigation and report of the plan to be made by the engineers connected with the Reclamation Board or by such other competent authority as the board deems necessary.
Cal. HSC § 1569.171 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 3.2 / Article 2 / Section 1569.171
Section 1569.171
Status: in_force

Prior to issuance to any person of a certificate of completion of the administrator certification program pursuant to Section 1569.616, the department shall secure from an appropriate law enforcement agency a criminal record to determine if the person has been convicted of a crime other than a minor traffic violation. Based upon the criminal record information received, the department shall take appropriate action as provided for in Section 1569.17.
Cal. PRC § 40052 — California Code / Code prc / Division 30 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 40052
Section 40052
Status: in_force

The purpose of this division is to reduce, recycle, and reuse solid waste generated in the state to the maximum extent feasible in an efficient and cost-effective manner to conserve water, energy and other natural resources, to protect the environment, to improve regulation of existing solid waste landfills, to ensure that new solid waste landfills are environmentally sound, to improve permitting procedures for solid waste management facilities, and to specify the responsibilities of local governments to develop and implement integrated waste management programs.
Cal. FAC § 40963 — California Code / Code fac / Division 16 / Chapter 2 / Article 9 / Section 40963
Section 40963
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to remove, deface, or destroy, any warning tag or notice which has been placed by a proper enforcing officer upon a rejected lot or load of tomatoes for processing purposes.
Cal. WAT § 79154 — California Code / Code wat / Division 26 / Chapter 8 / Article 2 / Section 79154
Section 79154
Status: in_force

(a) Any loan agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter may include provisions determined to be necessary by the department.

(b) Any loan agreement pursuant to this chapter shall include all of the following:

(1) A finding by the department that the agency has the ability to repay the loan, that the project is cost-effective, and that the project is feasible from an engineering or hydrologic standpoint, or both.

(2) An agreement by the agency to proceed expeditiously with, and complete, the project in conformance with approved plans and specifications and to operate and maintain the project properly upon completion throughout the repayment period.

(3) A provision that there shall be no moratorium on, or deferment of, payments of principal or interest.

(4) (A) A loan period of not more than 20 years with an interest rate set at a rate equal to 50 percent of the interest rate paid by the state on the most recent sale of state general obligation bonds, to be computed according to the true interest cost method.

(B) If the interest rate so determined is not a multiple of 1 percent, the interest rate shall be set at the next multiple of one-tenth of 1 percent.

(C) The interest rate for each loan agreement shall be applied throughout the repayment period of the contract. There shall be a level annual repayment of principal and interest on the loans.
Cal. FAC § 77371 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 17 / Article 8 / Section 77371
Section 77371
Status: in_force

Between May 1, 1993, and April 30, 1994, the commission shall cause a referendum to be conducted among producers and handlers to determine whether the operations of this chapter shall be approved and continued in effect. A favorable vote under this chapter shall be found if the secretary determines from the referendum that a majority of the eligible producers and handlers voting in the referendum voted in favor of continuing the operations of this chapter. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has been given, the secretary shall so certify and this chapter shall remain effective. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, the secretary shall so certify and declare the operations of this chapter suspended upon expiration of the marketing season ending April 30, 1994. Thereupon, the operation of the commission shall be concluded and funds distributed in the manner provided in Section 77375. No bond or security shall be required for any such referendum.
Cal. HSC § 114201 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 7 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 114201
Section 114201
Status: in_force

(a) If provided, a grease trap or grease interceptor shall not be located in a food or utensil handling area unless specifically approved by the enforcement agency.

(b) Grease traps and grease interceptors shall be easily accessible for servicing.

(c) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), those food facilities approved with a grease trap or grease interceptor that are in operation before the effective date of this part are not required to comply with this section.
Cal. HSC § 33472 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 24 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 14 / Section 33472
Section 33472
Status: in_force

The redevelopment plan for a project area which is merged pursuant to Section 33470 shall be amended in the same manner as other redevelopment plans are amended. Notice of the public hearing shall be mailed to the last known assessee of each parcel of land not owned by the agency within the boundaries of the project area described in the redevelopment plan being amended. Notice of the public hearing need not be mailed to assessees of parcels of land within the boundaries of other project areas combined into a merged project area pursuant to Section 33470, except that notice of the public hearing shall be given to the project area committee for each project area which is part of the merged project area.
Cal. RTC § 32455 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 14 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 32455
Section 32455
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for the board or any person having an administrative position under this part to make known in any manner whatever any information set forth or disclosed in any report from any winegrower pursuant to this part regarding the names of the purchasers and the amounts of individual sales of wines which the winegrower has exported from this state, or to permit the portion of any report or copy thereof which contains such information to be seen or examined by any person. This section does not prohibit the publication by the board of any winegrower’s total receipts from the export of wines from this state.

Nothing in this section shall prevent the board from exchanging with officials of other states information concerning the interstate shipments of wine.
Cal. BPC § 2230.5 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 12 / Section 2230.5
Section 2230.5
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b), (c), and (e), any accusation filed against a licensee pursuant to Section 11503 of the Government Code shall be filed within three years after the board, or a division thereof, discovers the act or omission alleged as the ground for disciplinary action, or within seven years after the act or omission alleged as the ground for disciplinary action occurs, whichever occurs first.

(b) An accusation filed against a licensee pursuant to Section 11503 of the Government Code alleging the procurement of a license by fraud or misrepresentation is not subject to the limitation provided for by subdivision (a).

(c) An accusation filed against a licensee pursuant to Section 11503 of the Government Code alleging unprofessional conduct based on incompetence, gross negligence, or repeated negligent acts of the licensee is not subject to the limitation provided for by subdivision (a) upon proof that the licensee intentionally concealed from discovery his or her incompetence, gross negligence, or repeated negligent acts.

(d) If an alleged act or omission involves a minor, the seven-year limitations period provided for by subdivision (a) and the 10-year limitations period provided for by subdivision (e) shall be tolled until the minor reaches the age of majority.

(e) An accusation filed against a licensee pursuant to Section 11503 of the Government Code alleging sexual misconduct shall be filed within three years after the board, or a division thereof, discovers the act or omission alleged as the ground for disciplinary action, or within 10 years after the act or omission alleged as the ground for disciplinary action occurs, whichever occurs first. This subdivision shall apply to a complaint alleging sexual misconduct received by the board on and after January 1, 2002.

(f) The limitations period provided by subdivision (a) shall be tolled during any period if material evidence necessary for prosecuting or determining whether a disciplinary action would be appropriate is unavailable to the board due to an ongoing criminal investigation.
Cal. HSC § 129790 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 107 / Part 7 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 129790
Section 129790
Status: in_force

The department shall propose specific space, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical standards for correctional treatment centers in cooperation with the Board of Corrections, the Department of Corrections, and the Department of the Youth Authority.
Cal. SHC § 2006.3 — California Code / Code shc / Division 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 2006.3
Section 2006.3
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Colusa may abolish the office of road commissioner if the board transfers all duties of the road commissioner to the county director of the department of public works. The director of that department shall not be required to have any special permit, registration, or license. Any civil engineering functions that are required to be performed by the road commissioner shall be performed by a registered civil engineer acting under the authority of the director of that department.
Cal. HSC § 32320 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 32320
Section 32320
Status: in_force

No hospital district shall sell revenue bonds until a formal agreement of the sale has been approved by the board of directors, by ordinance, which shall state that the agreement is subject to referendum as provided by Article 1 (commencing with Section 9300) of Chapter 4 of Division 9 of the Elections Code.
Cal. WAT § 11106 — California Code / Code wat / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 11106
Section 11106
Status: in_force

“Revenue fund” means the Central Valley Water Project Revenue Fund.
Cal. PRC § 42425 — California Code / Code prc / Division 30 / Part 3 / Chapter 7.5 / Article 6 / Section 42425
Section 42425
Status: in_force

(a) Within 24 months of the effective date of regulations pursuant to Section 42420.2, and on or before July 1 of each year thereafter, the department shall post on its internet website a list of producers that are in compliance with this chapter. The department shall list, as appropriate, the reported brands of covered batteries for each producer.

(b) A producer that is not listed on the department’s internet website pursuant to subdivision (a) that demonstrates compliance with this chapter before the next list is posted by the department may either be added to the internet website or be provided a certification letter from the department stating that the producer of a covered battery is in compliance with this chapter.

(c) (1) A retailer, importer, or distributor shall monitor the department’s internet website to determine if a producer, brand, or covered battery is in compliance with this chapter for that brand of covered battery.

(2) Except as provided in subdivision (d), on and after the date a stewardship plan is approved by the department pursuant to Section 42422.5, a retailer, importer, or distributor shall not sell, distribute, offer for sale, or import a covered battery in or into the state for sale in the state unless the producer of the covered battery is listed as in compliance pursuant to this section for that brand and covered battery.

(d) (1) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of subdivision (c), a retailer, importer, or distributor may sell, offer for sale, import, or distribute a covered battery if, on the date the retailer or distributor sells or offers for sale the covered battery in or into the state, the producer, brand, or covered battery was listed as compliant on the department’s internet website.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (2) of subdivision (c), a retailer or distributor may, for any existing inventory in stock before the initial list was posted by the department pursuant to subdivision (a), sell or distribute that inventory for sale in or into the state.

(e) (1) If the department determines a producer is not in compliance with this chapter, the department shall remove the producer, along with its brands and covered batteries, from the list of compliant producers posted on the department’s internet website pursuant to subdivision (a).

(2) The department shall relist on its internet website a producer, along with its brands and covered batteries, if the department subsequently determines that the producer is in compliance with this chapter.
Cal. BPC § 7574.36 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 11.4 / Article 5 / Section 7574.36
Section 7574.36
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, the failure of any person licensed to do business as a corporation or limited liability company in this state to be registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State and the Franchise Tax Board after notice from the bureau shall result in the automatic suspension of the licensee by operation of law. The bureau shall notify the licensee in writing of its failure to be registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State or Franchise Tax Board, or both, and that the licensee shall be suspended 30 days from the date of the notice if the licensee does not provide proof satisfactory to the bureau that it is properly registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State or Franchise Tax Board, or both. Reinstatement may be made at any time following the suspension by providing proof satisfactory to the bureau that the license is properly registered and in good standing and the payment of the reinstatement fee as prescribed by this chapter.

(b) The reinstatement fee following a suspension pursuant to this section shall be 25 percent of the renewal fee.