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Cal. HSC § 43804 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 5 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 43804
Section 43804
Status: in_force

(a)  If a low-emission motor vehicle meets the requirements of this chapter and the performance, cost, service, and maintenance requirements adopted by the Department of General Services for such motor vehicles, and if funds are appropriated for the purpose of purchasing motor vehicles, the state shall purchase, beginning with the next fiscal year, as many of such low-emission motor vehicles as the Department of General Services determines are reasonable and available to meet state needs.

(b)  If a sufficient number of low-emission motor vehicles are available, the percentage of all such motor vehicles to be purchased in that year shall not be less than 25 percent of all motor vehicles purchased by the state in the preceding fiscal year. In purchasing vehicles pursuant to this section, the state shall seek to acquire a mix of least polluting and least cost qualifying low-emission motor vehicles.
Cal. PUC § 12860 — California Code / Code puc / Division 6 / Chapter 6 / Article 6b / Section 12860
Section 12860
Status: in_force

Bonds issued by a district, pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 53540) of Chapter 3 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code, may bear interest at the rate or rates as may be fixed by the board of directors without regard to the limitations set forth in Section 53541 of the Government Code, and may be sold at a discount, as determined by the board of directors.
Cal. PUC § 70122 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 7 / Chapter 4 / Section 70122
Section 70122
Status: in_force

If there is a question whether a labor organization represents a majority of employees or whether the proposed unit is or is not appropriate, such matters shall be submitted to the State Conciliation Service for disposition. The State Conciliation Service shall promptly hold a public hearing after due notice to all interested parties and shall thereupon determine the unit appropriate for the purposes of collective bargaining. In making such determination and in establishing rules and regulations governing petitions, the conduct of hearings and elections, the State Conciliation Service shall be guided by relevant federal law and administrative practice, developed under the Labor-Management Relations Act, 1947, as presently amended.

The State Conciliation Service shall provide for an election to determine the question of representation and shall certify the results to the parties. Any certification of a labor organization to represent or act for the employees in any collective bargaining unit shall not be subject to challenge on the grounds that a new substantial question of representation within such collective bargaining unit exists until the lapse of one year from the date of certification or the expiration of any collective bargaining agreement, whichever is later; provided, that no collective bargaining agreement shall be construed to be a bar to representation proceedings for a period of more than two years.
Cal. SHC § 2100 — California Code / Code shc / Division 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 2100
Section 2100
Status: in_force

The Highway Users Tax Fund is continued in existence as the Highway Users Tax Account in the Transportation Tax Fund.

Any reference in any law or regulation to the Highway Users Tax Fund shall be deemed to refer to the Highway Users Tax Account in the Transportation Tax Fund.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Controller may use the funds in the Highway Users Tax Account in the Transportation Tax Fund for cashflow loans to the General Fund as provided in Sections 16310 and 16381 of the Government Code. Any such loan shall be exempt from paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 16310 of the Government Code. Interest shall be paid on all moneys loaned to the General Fund and shall be computed at a rate determined by the Pooled Money Investment Board to be the current earning rate of the fund from which the money is loaned. This subdivision does not authorize any transfer that would interfere with the carrying out of the object for which these funds were created.
Cal. VEH § 15028 — California Code / Code veh / Division 6 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 15028
Section 15028
Status: in_force

The compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of the compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence, or provisions of the compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If the compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.
Cal. PCC § 20857 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 57 / Section 20857
Section 20857
Status: in_force

If the person files a written election to enter upon the direct performance of the work at its own cost and expense, no further proceedings shall be taken in the matter unless such person neglects or fails for 30 days, or for such further time as the legislative body may grant, to make the improvement. If the improvement of the portions of the street required to be improved by such person is not made with diligence or in all respects similar to the improvement of the rest of the street, or with the same materials or under the same specifications, and to the satisfaction of the superintendent of streets, the legislative body may, by resolution entered in its minutes, prescribe such terms and conditions as to it may seem fit and proper before permitting the said person to continue with the work.
Cal. WIC § 10609.95 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 10609.95
Section 10609.95
Status: in_force

(a) The State Department of Social Services shall provide guidance on best practices and facilitate an exchange of information and best practices among counties on an annual basis, commencing no later than January 1, 2014, on establishing memoranda of understanding with appropriate foreign consulates for juvenile court cases in which a parent has been arrested and issued an immigration hold, has been detained by the United States Department of Homeland Security, or has been deported to his or her country of origin. This exchange of information may be accomplished by posting training and other information on the department’s Internet Web site.

(b) The memoranda of understanding shall include, but shall not be limited to, procedures for contacting a foreign consulate at the onset of a juvenile court case, accessing documentation for the child, locating a detained parent, facilitating family reunification once a parent has been deported to his or her country of origin, aiding the safe transfer of a child to the parent’s country of origin, and communicating with relevant departments and services in the parent’s country of origin, including, when appropriate, allowing reports from the foreign child welfare authorities documenting the parent’s living situation and the parent’s participation in service plans in the country of origin that are in compliance with the case plan requirements.
Cal. HSC § 50663 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 31 / Part 2 / Chapter 6.5 / Section 50663
Section 50663
Status: in_force

The department may contract with a local public entity or nonprofit corporation to provide any portion of uncommitted funds in the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Fund for making deferred-payment rehabilitation loans through such local public entity or nonprofit corporation in aid of a (a) rehabilitation loan program conducted in a concentrated rehabilitation area designated pursuant to Section 51302; (b) residential rehabilitation financing program conducted pursuant to Part 13 (commencing with Section 37910) of Division 24; (c) systematic enforcement program for which the California Housing Finance Agency has allocated funds for mortgage loans pursuant to Section 51311; (d) code enforcement agency repairing substandard dwellings following the owner’s failure to commence work following a final notice or order from the enforcement agency; (e) program conducted by the agency in a mortgage assistance area, provided such area is located in a rural area; or (f) rehabilitation or code enforcement program being undertaken by a local public entity or nonprofit corporation in an area in which federal funds are being used or will be used in conjunction with the program established pursuant to this chapter. Eligibility for such loans shall be governed by the provisions of Sections 50664, 50665, 50666, 50667, 50667.5, or 50668.
Cal. ELEC § 6913 — California Code / Code elec / Division 6 / Part 2 / Chapter 1.2 / Section 6913
Section 6913
Status: in_force

For each elector position in this state, a political party contesting the position, or an unaffiliated presidential candidate, shall submit to the Secretary of State the names of two qualified individuals. One of the individuals shall be designated “elector nominee” and the other “alternate elector nominee.” Except as otherwise provided in Sections 6915 to 6918, inclusive, this state’s electors are the winning elector nominees under the laws of this state.
Cal. PCC § 22045 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 22045
Section 22045
Status: in_force

(a) No later than January 1, 1985, the commission shall recommend, for adoption by the Controller, written procedures implementing the accounting procedures review provided for in this article.

(b) The Controller shall, upon receipt of the commission’s recommendation, review and evaluate the recommended procedures and either formally adopt or reject the recommended procedures within 90 days of submission of the commission.
Cal. PUC § 12815.85 — California Code / Code puc / Division 6 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 12815.85
Section 12815.85
Status: in_force

The secretary shall attach to the petition, a certificate showing the result of the signature examination, and shall notify the proponents of either the sufficiency or insufficiency of the petition.
Cal. INS § 12693.12 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 6.2 / Chapter 2 / Section 12693.12
Section 12693.12
Status: in_force

“Program” means the Healthy Families Program, which includes a purchasing pool providing health coverage for children in families without access to affordable employer based dependent coverage and a purchasing credit mechanism through which families with access to employer based dependent coverage can receive financial assistance with the cost of dependent coverage for children.
Cal. PUC § 25808 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 25808
Section 25808
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors of a county or a city and county, or the city council of a municipality having territory located within the district may file a request for a hearing before the district board as to the reasonableness of any rates or charges fixed by the district and as to any proposal for fixing the location of facilities by the district. The request shall be in writing and shall state the subject matter on which a hearing is desired.
Cal. HSC § 51637 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 31 / Part 4 / Chapter 2 / Section 51637
Section 51637
Status: in_force

With respect to the administration of the insurance fund, the agency shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 10.3 (commencing with Section 3512) of Division 4 of Title 1 of, and Division 5 (commencing with Section 18000) of Title 2 of, the Government Code, and any other personnel management provisions in law that are generally applicable to state employees. Notwithstanding subdivision (e) of Section 3513 of the Government Code, up to five positions of the insurance fund of the agency may be designated as managerial under Section 18801.1 of the Government Code. All other position designations in the insurance fund of the agency are subject to Sections 3513 and 18801.1 of the Government Code. In making these designations, consideration shall be given to the agency’s need and continued ability to attract and maintain qualified individuals within the insurance fund.
Cal. FAC § 54113 — California Code / Code fac / Division 20 / Chapter 1 / Article 5 / Section 54113
Section 54113
Status: in_force

The bylaws may prescribe the number of stockholders or members which constitutes a quorum.
Cal. ELEC § 344 — California Code / Code elec / Division 0.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 344
Section 344
Status: in_force

“Punchcard” means a tabulating card on which the voter may record his or her vote by punching, marking, or slotting.
Cal. WIC § 15863 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3.3 / Chapter 3 / Section 15863
Section 15863
Status: in_force

The state shall be held harmless for any federal disallowance resulting from this chapter and any other expenses or liabilities, including, but not limited to, the cost of processing or granting appeals, unless the department is acting pursuant to Section 15850.5. An applicant receiving supplemental reimbursement pursuant to this chapter shall be liable for any reduced federal financial participation, and any other expenses or liabilities, including, but not limited to, the costs of processing or granting appeals, resulting from the implementation of this chapter with respect to that applicant. The state may recoup any federal disallowance from the applicant for which it can be held harmless.
Cal. PRC § 75072.5 — California Code / Code prc / Division 43 / Chapter 10 / Section 75072.5
Section 75072.5
Status: in_force

For the purposes of Section 75060 (e), “Monterey Bay and its watersheds” shall be considered to be watersheds of those rivers and streams in Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties flowing to the Monterey Bay southward to, and including, the Carmel River watershed.
Cal. FAC § 6080 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 6080
Section 6080
Status: in_force

The board of directors of each cotton pests abatement district shall hold a regular meeting at least once each month at the time and place in the district designated by resolution of the board; and the board of directors of each district shall prescribe the rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings and for calling and giving notice of special meetings of the board.
Cal. PRC § 25770 — California Code / Code prc / Division 15 / Chapter 8.7 / Section 25770
Section 25770
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a) “Board” means the California Integrated Waste Management Board established pursuant to Division 30 (commencing with Section 40000).

(b) “Consumer information requirement” means point-of-sale information or signs that are conspicuously displayed, readily accessible, and written in a manner that can be easily understood by the consumer. “Consumer information requirement” does not include mandatory labeling, imprinting, or other marking, on an individual tire by the tire manufacturer or the tire retailer.

(c) “Cost effective” means the cost savings to the consumer resulting from a replacement tire subject to an energy efficiency standard that equals or exceeds the additional cost to the consumer resulting from the standard, taking into account the expected fuel cost savings over the expected life of the replacement tire.

(d) “Replacement tire” means a tire sold in the state that is designed to replace a tire sold with a new passenger car or light-duty truck. “Replacement tire” does not include any of the following tires:

(1) A tire or group of tires with the same SKU, plant, and year, for which the volume of tires produced or imported is less than 15,000 annually.

(2) A deep tread, winter-type snow tire, a space-saver tire, or a temporary use spare tire.

(3) A tire with a nominal rim diameter of 12 inches or less.

(4) A motorcycle tire.

(5) A tire manufactured specifically for use in an off-road motorized recreational vehicle.
Cal. INS § 10752.3 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 8 / Article 5 / Section 10752.3
Section 10752.3
Status: in_force

A stop-loss insurance policy issued, reissued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2014, and prior to January 1, 2016, to a small employer shall not contain any of the following provisions:

(a) An individual attachment point for a policy year that is less than thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000).

(b) An aggregate attachment point for a policy year that is less than the greater of one of the following:

(1) Five thousand dollars ($5,000) times the total number of group members.

(2) One hundred twenty percent of expected claims.

(3)  Thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000).

(c) A provision for direct coverage of an employee or dependent of an employee.
Cal. HSC § 39047.2 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 39047.2
Section 39047.2
Status: in_force

“PM2.5” means particulate matter 2.5 microns and smaller in size.
Cal. BPC § 4169.8 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 9 / Article 11.7 / Section 4169.8
Section 4169.8
Status: in_force

This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
Cal. UIC § 703 — California Code / Code uic / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 703
Section 703
Status: in_force

Services not included within “employment” and performed entirely without this State, with respect to no part of which contributions are required and paid under an unemployment compensation law of any other state or of the Federal Government, shall be deemed to be employment if the individual performing such services is a resident of this State and the director approves the election of the employing unit for whom the services are performed that the entire service of such individual shall be deemed to be employment subject to this division. Such election shall be for the period, made in the manner, and subject to termination as provided in this article for other elections of coverage.
Cal. BPC § 7617 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 12 / Article 2 / Section 7617
Section 7617
Status: in_force

The business of a licensed funeral establishment shall be conducted and engaged in at a fixed place or facility.

No person, partnership, association, corporation, or other organization shall open or maintain a place or establishment at which to engage in or conduct, or hold himself or herself or itself out as engaging in or conducting, the business of a funeral establishment without a license.
Cal. PUC § 98166 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 10 / Chapter 4 / Section 98166
Section 98166
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the Government Code, the board may authorize payment of any or all of the premiums on any group life, accident and health insurance, health and welfare plan, or pension or retirement plan on officers or employees of the district.

(b) Upon authorization by its employees, the district may make deductions from the wages and salaries of its employees:

(1) For the payment of contributions pursuant to any health and welfare, pension, or retirement plan.

(2) For any purpose for which deductions may be authorized by employees of any private employer.

(3) For the payment of union dues, fees, assessments, and voluntary political contributions.
Cal. PRC § 5096.610 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 1.696 / Article 2 / Section 5096.610
Section 5096.610
Status: in_force

The proceeds of bonds issued and sold pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Fund, which is hereby created. Except as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 5096.650, the money in the fund shall be available for appropriation by the Legislature, in the manner set forth in this chapter, for acquisition and development projects, in accordance with the following schedule:

(a) The sum of two hundred twenty-five million dollars ($225,000,000) for acquisition and development of the state park system.

(b) The sum of eight hundred thirty-two million five hundred thousand dollars ($832,500,000) for local assistance programs for the acquisition and development of neighborhood, community, and regional parks and recreation areas.

(c) The sum of one billion two hundred seventy-five million dollars ($1,275,000,000) for land, air, and water conservation programs, including acquisition for those purposes.

(d) The sum of two hundred sixty-seven million five hundred thousand dollars ($267,500,000) for the acquisition, restoration, preservation, and interpretation of California’s historical and cultural resources.
Cal. HSC § 1572 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 3.3 / Article 2 / Section 1572
Section 1572
Status: in_force

(a) The functions and duties of the State Department of Public Health provided for under this chapter shall be performed by the California Department of Aging commencing on the date those functions are transferred from the State Department of Public Health to the California Department of Aging. The authority, functions, and responsibility for the administration of the adult day health care program by the California Department of Aging and the State Department of Public Health shall be defined in an interagency agreement between the two departments and the State Department of Health Care Services that specifies how the departments will work together.

(b) The interagency agreement shall specify that the California Department of Aging is designated by the department as the agency responsible for community long-term care programs. At a minimum, the interagency agreement shall clarify each department’s responsibilities on issues involving licensure and certification of adult day health care providers, payment of adult day health care claims, prior authorization of services, promulgation of regulations, and development of adult day health care Medi-Cal rates. This agreement shall also include provisions whereby the department and the California Department of Aging shall collaborate in the development and implementation of health programs and services for older persons and functionally impaired adults.

(c) The Director of the California Department of Aging shall make recommendations regarding licensure to the Licensing and Certification Division in the State Department of Public Health. The recommendation shall be based on all of the following criteria:

(1) An evaluation of the ability of the applicant to provide adult day health care in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and regulations adopted hereunder.

(2) Other criteria that the director deems necessary to protect public health and safety.
Cal. WIC § 18981.1 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 6 / Chapter 12.5 / Article 1 / Section 18981.1
Section 18981.1
Status: in_force

It is the intention of the Legislature to fund child abuse prevention coordinating councils in each county.
Cal. HNC § 405 — California Code / Code hnc / Division 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 405
Section 405
Status: in_force

The registry, enrollment, and license of vessels are regulated by acts of Congress.