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Cal. BPC § 2552 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5.5 / Article 1 / Section 2552
Section 2552
Status: in_force

(a) Each application made pursuant to this chapter shall be verified under oath by the person required to sign the application and shall designate the name, address, and direct business telephone number of the applicant’s employee who will be responsible for handling customer inquiries and complaints with respect to the business address for which registration is applied. An applicant shall report any changes to this information in writing to the board within 14 days.

(b) The applicant shall furnish such additional information or proof, oral or written, which the board may request, including information and proof relating to the provisions of Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475).

(c) The board shall promptly notify any applicant if, as of the 30th day following the submission of an application under this chapter, the application and supporting documentation are not substantially complete and in proper form. The notification shall be in writing, shall state specifically what documents or other information are to be supplied by the applicant to the board, and shall be sent to the applicant by certified, electronic, or registered mail. Within 30 days of the applicant’s submission of the requested documents or information to the board, the board shall notify the applicant by certified, electronic, or registered mail if the board requires additional documents or information.

(d) An applicant for registration or renewal of registration who possesses a valid email address shall report that email address to the board at the time of application for registration or renewal.

(e) For purposes of this chapter, “valid email address” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 3024.5.
Cal. FAC § 58608.1 — California Code / Code fac / Division 21 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 58608.1
Section 58608.1
Status: in_force

“Educational program,” unless otherwise defined in this chapter, means a program established by the director pursuant to this chapter that provides for the planning and implementation of activities designed to inform the general public of the processes of producing agricultural commodities and designed to foster cooperation and understanding between urban and rural sectors of society.
Cal. HSC § 101400 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 101 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 101400
Section 101400
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors may contract with a city in the county, and the governing body of a city may contract with the county for the performance by health officers or other county employees of any or all enforcement functions within the city related to ordinances of public health and sanitation, and all inspections and other related functions.
Cal. EVID § 620 — California Code / Code evid / Division 5 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 620
Section 620
Status: in_force

The presumptions established by this article, and all other presumptions declared by law to be conclusive, are conclusive presumptions.
Cal. PUC § 3402 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1.7 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 3402
Section 3402
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature that all of the following occur if Golden State Energy commences energy operations:

(a) The operation of Golden State Energy, as the successor to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, will be for the benefit of its customers and will lessen the burdens on the State of California. The purpose of any acquisition of Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s property, including franchise rights and stock, pursuant to this division is to provide more reliable energy services with greater attention on public safety.

(b) Golden State Energy should take into account rate impacts on all customer classes and manage its operations to benefit customers throughout its entire service territory.

(c) Golden State Energy should manage its operations to best benefit the public that it serves, demonstrating leadership in the delivery of safe, reliable, clean, affordable energy.

(d) Golden State Energy should adopt procedures to encourage the election of board members who collectively reflect attributes, expertise, and experience relevant to the operation of a safe and reliable utility.
Cal. HSC § 111190 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 5 / Chapter 5 / Article 12 / Section 111190
Section 111190
Status: in_force

(a)  A bottled water, as defined in Section 111070, with natural or added carbonation, may be prepared with added flavors, extracts, essences, or fruit juice concentrates derived from a spice or fruit and comprising less than 1 percent by weight of the final product. The final product shall not contain sweeteners, or additives other than the flavors, extracts, essences, or fruit juice concentrates and carbon dioxide and shall be designated on labels and in advertising as follows:

(1)  The common or usual name of the characterizing flavor shall accompany the designation of the bottled water product type as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 111170.

(2)  The product may be designated as “natural” only if it meets the requirements for the designation as defined in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 111175, and naturally derived flavors, extracts, or essences are used.

(b)  Products labeled pursuant to this section shall comply with all other provisions of this article. Products with one type or one source of bottled water that are labeled pursuant to this section shall not be blended with water that is not bottled water or that is of another bottled water type.
Cal. PROB § 1419.5 — California Code / Code prob / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1419.5
Section 1419.5
Status: in_force

“Custodial parent” means the parent who either (a) has been awarded sole legal and physical custody of the child in another proceeding, or (b) with whom the child resides if there is currently no operative custody order. If the child resides with both parents, then they are jointly the custodial parent.
Cal. WAT § 6459 — California Code / Code wat / Division 3 / Part 1 / Chapter 10 / Article 1 / Section 6459
Section 6459
Status: in_force

The department shall make inspections of such dams or reservoirs at state expense.
Cal. FAC § 9972 — California Code / Code fac / Division 5 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 9972
Section 9972
Status: in_force

The result of every tuberculosis test shall be reported to the State Veterinarian by the veterinarian who conducted the test within 48 hours after the completion of the test.
Cal. GOV § 9 — California Code / Code gov / Section 9
Section 9
Status: in_force

Whenever reference is made to any portion of this code or of any other law of this State, the reference applies to all amendments and additions now or hereafter made.
Cal. BPC § 6177 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 10.5 / Section 6177
Section 6177
Status: in_force

The State Bar shall include in its Annual Discipline Report information on the number of complaints filed against California attorneys alleging a violation of this article. The report shall also include the type of charges made in each complaint, the number of resulting investigations initiated, and the number and nature of any disciplinary actions taken by the State Bar for violations of this article.
Cal. FAC § 77337 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 17 / Article 6 / Section 77337
Section 77337
Status: in_force

Any producer or handler who fails to file a return or pay any assessment within the time required by the commission shall pay to the commission a penalty of 10 percent of the amount of the assessment determined to be due and, in addition, pay 1 1/2 percent interest per month on the unpaid balance.
Cal. HSC § 14954 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 12 / Part 8 / Section 14954
Section 14954
Status: in_force

(a) Cigarettes that are certified by a manufacturer in accordance with Section 14953 shall be marked on the packaging and case to indicate compliance with the requirements of this part. The marking shall be in 8-point type or larger and consist of any of the following:

(1) Modification of the universal product code to include a visible mark printed at or around the area of that code. The mark may consist of alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently stamped, engraved, embossed, or printed in conjunction with the universal product code.

(2) Any visible combination of alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently stamped, engraved, or embossed upon the cigarette packaging or cellophane wrap.

(3) Printed, stamped, engraved, or embossed text on the cigarette packaging that indicates that the cigarettes meet California standards.

(b) Before a certified cigarette can be sold in the state, a manufacturer shall submit its proposed marking to the Attorney General. The Attorney General shall approve the marking upon a finding that it is compliant with the criteria outlined in subdivision (a). Proposed markings shall be deemed approved if the Attorney General fails to act within 30 business days of receiving a proposed marking. A marking in use and approved for the sale of cigarettes in the State of New York shall be deemed approved.

(c) A manufacturer must use only one marking and must apply this marking uniformly for all packagings, including, but not limited to, packages, cartons, and cases, and brands marketed by that manufacturer.

(d) A manufacturer who modifies its marking shall notify the Attorney General of this change and submit to the Attorney General a copy of the new marking that shall comply with subdivisions (a) and (b).

(e) The Attorney General may adopt rules and regulations to implement this section. The Attorney General may adopt initial emergency regulations to implement this section in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code and these regulations shall be considered by the Office of Administrative Law to be necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety, or general welfare.
Cal. WAT § 51614 — California Code / Code wat / Division 15 / Part 7 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 51614
Section 51614
Status: in_force

When the parcel is redeemed a certificate of redemption shall be issued by the county treasurer to the redemptioner, and the certificate shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder.
Cal. RTC § 11316 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 6 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 11316
Section 11316
Status: in_force

If the board makes an assessment pursuant to Section 11311, 11314, or 11315 due to the negligence of the taxpayer, a penalty of 10 percent of the value of the estimated or escape assessment shall be added to the assessment. If the estimated or escape assessment is due to a fraudulent or willful attempt to evade the tax, a penalty of 25 percent of the value of the estimated or escape assessment shall be added to the assessment. A willful failure to file a report as required by Article 2 (commencing with Section 11271) of this chapter shall be deemed to be a willful attempt to evade the tax.

If the assessee establishes to the satisfaction of the board that the failure to file an accurate property statement was due to reasonable cause and occurred notwithstanding the exercise of ordinary care and the absence of willful neglect, the board shall order the penalty abated, provided the assessee has filed with the board written application for abatement of the penalty within the time prescribed by law for filing a petition for reassessment.
Cal. FGC § 5507 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 6 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 5507
Section 5507
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any person to possess a fish spear or gaff within 300 feet of a lake or stream in this state, at a time when spearing is prohibited in that lake or stream.

(b) This section does not apply to either of the following:

(1) Possession of a gaff carried as an accessory while angling.

(2) Possession of a fish spear or gaff in one’s own home.
Cal. PRC § 30404 — California Code / Code prc / Division 20 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 30404
Section 30404
Status: in_force

The Natural Resources Agency shall periodically, in the case of the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission, the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, the State Water Resources Control Board and the California regional water quality control boards, the State Air Resources Board and air pollution control districts and air quality management districts, the Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the California Geological Survey and the Geologic Energy Management Division in the Department of Conservation, and the State Lands Commission, and may, with respect to any other state agency, submit recommendations designed to encourage the state agency to carry out its functions in a manner consistent with this division. The recommendations may include proposed changes in administrative regulations, rules, and statutes.
Cal. PROB § 4733 — California Code / Code prob / Division 4.7 / Part 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 4733
Section 4733
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Sections 4734 and 4735, a health care provider or health care institution providing care to a patient shall do the following:

(a) Comply with an individual health care instruction of the patient and with a reasonable interpretation of that instruction made by a person then authorized to make health care decisions for the patient.

(b) Comply with a health care decision for the patient made by a person then authorized to make health care decisions for the patient to the same extent as if the decision had been made by the patient while having capacity.
Cal. PROB § 21524 — California Code / Code prob / Division 11 / Part 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 21524
Section 21524
Status: in_force

If a marital deduction gift is made in trust, in addition to the other provisions of this chapter, each of the following provisions also applies to the marital deduction trust:

(a) The transferor’s spouse is the only beneficiary of income or principal of the marital deduction property as long as the spouse is alive. Nothing in this subdivision precludes exercise by the transferor’s spouse of a power of appointment included in a trust that qualifies as a general power of appointment marital deduction trust.

(b)  The transferor’s spouse is entitled to all of the income of the marital deduction property not less frequently than annually, as long as the spouse is alive. For purposes of this subdivision, income shall be construed in a manner consistent with subdivision (b) of Section 2056 and subdivision (f) of Section 2523 of the Internal Revenue Code and shall include a unitrust payment or other allocation of income determined pursuant to a reasonable apportionment of total investment return that meets the requirements of Section 643 of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations adopted pursuant to that statute.

(c) The transferor’s spouse has the right to require that the trustee of the trust make unproductive marital deduction property productive or to convert it into productive property within a reasonable time.
Cal. FAC § 35251 — California Code / Code fac / Division 15 / Part 1 / Chapter 12 / Article 11 / Section 35251
Section 35251
Status: in_force

The director, at least once each month, shall report to the Controller the total amount of any money which is collected under Section 35221. He or she shall, at the same time, pay into the State Treasury the entire amount of the receipts which shall be credited to the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund and expended as provided in Section 32704.
Cal. BPC § 2447 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 20 / Section 2447
Section 2447
Status: in_force

The board shall refund any fees, fines, or forfeitures in accordance with the provisions of Section 158. The board may expend from its contingent fund whatever sums may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

The State Treasurer and all other officials having custody of the funds of the board shall upon request or direction of the board pay out the refunds or approve such payments from the contingent fund.
Cal. SHC § 8363 — California Code / Code shc / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 7 / Section 8363
Section 8363
Status: in_force

Every agreement between local agencies made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder of each county wherein lies any of the property through or across which the street or highway runs which is to be or has been closed or vacated.
Cal. FGC § 2826 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 2826
Section 2826
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter exempts a project proposed in a natural community conservation planning area from Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code or otherwise alters or affects the applicability of that division.
Cal. BPC § 6113 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 6 / Section 6113
Section 6113
Status: in_force

If an objection to the sufficiency of the accusation is not sustained, the accused shall answer within the time designated by the court.
Cal. HSC § 1797.273 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2.5 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 1797.273
Section 1797.273
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 1797.270 and 1797.272, if a local EMS agency within the county elects to develop a community paramedicine or triage to alternate destination program pursuant to Section 1840, the county board of supervisors, or in the case of a city and county, the mayor, shall establish an emergency medical care committee to advise the local EMS agency on the development of the program and other matters relating to emergency medical services. Where a committee is already established for the purposes described in this article, the county board of supervisors or the mayor, as appropriate, shall ensure that the membership meets or exceeds the requirements of subdivision (b).

(b) The board of supervisors or the mayor shall ensure that the membership of the committee includes all of the following members to advise the local EMS agency on the development of the community paramedicine or triage to alternate destination program:

(1) One emergency medicine physician and surgeon who is board certified or board eligible practicing at an emergency department within the jurisdiction of the local EMS agency.

(2) One registered nurse practicing within the jurisdiction of the local EMS agency.

(3) One licensed paramedic practicing within the jurisdiction of the local EMS agency. Whenever possible, the paramedic shall be employed by a public agency.

(4) One acute care hospital representative with an emergency department that operates within the jurisdiction of the local EMS agency.

(5) Additional advisory members in the fields of public health, social work, hospice, substance use disorder detoxification and recovery, or mental health practicing within the jurisdiction of the local EMS agency with expertise commensurate with the program specialty or specialties described in Sections 1815 and 1819 that the local EMS agency proposes to adopt.

(c) The requirements of this section shall apply to any emergency medical care committee established pursuant to this section or Section 1797.270.

(d) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2031, and as of that date is repealed.
Cal. PRC § 42770 — California Code / Code prc / Division 30 / Part 3 / Chapter 15 / Article 3 / Section 42770
Section 42770
Status: in_force

Each consumer of newsprint within the State of California shall, on or before March 1 of each year, certify to the board the number of tons of newsprint used during the preceding calendar year and the number of tons of recycled-content newsprint used during the preceding calendar year.
Cal. PUC § 107003 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 18 / Chapter 2 / Section 107003
Section 107003
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the Gold Coast Transit District. The jurisdiction of the district includes the Cities of Oxnard, San Buenaventura (Ventura), Port Hueneme, and Ojai and the unincorporated areas of the County of Ventura, and other cities that subsequently qualify as members pursuant to the requirements set forth in Section 107006.
Cal. FAM § 6 — California Code / Code fam / Division 1 / Part 1 / Section 6
Section 6
Status: in_force

Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the general provisions and rules of construction in this part govern the construction of this code.
Cal. BPC § 6731 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 7 / Article 3 / Section 6731
Section 6731
Status: in_force

Civil engineering embraces the following studies or activities in connection with fixed works for irrigation, drainage, waterpower, water supply, flood control, inland waterways, harbors, municipal improvements, railroads, highways, tunnels, airports and airways, purification of water, sewerage, refuse disposal, foundations, grading, framed and homogeneous structures, buildings, or bridges:

(a) The economics of, the use and design of, materials of construction and the determination of their physical qualities.

(b) The supervision of the construction of engineering structures.

(c) The investigation of the laws, phenomena and forces of nature.

(d) Appraisals or valuations.

(e) The preparation or submission of designs, plans and specifications and engineering reports.

(f) Coordination of the work of professional, technical, or special consultants.

(g) Creation, preparation, or modification of electronic or computerized data in the performance of the activities described in subdivisions (a) through (f).

Civil engineering also includes city and regional planning insofar as any of the above features are concerned therein.

Civil engineers registered prior to January 1, 1982, shall be authorized to practice all land surveying as defined in Chapter 15 (commencing with Section 8700) of Division 3.
Cal. WIC § 14169.64 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 7 / Article 5.230 / Section 14169.64
Section 14169.64
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision in this article, the director may modify any timeline or timelines related to the assessment of the quality assurance fee or Medi-Cal payments under this article, including capitation payments, if the director, upon consultation with the hospital community, determines that it is impossible from an operational perspective to implement a timeline or timelines without the modification.

(b) The department shall notify the Joint Budget Legislative Committee and the fiscal and appropriate policy committees of the Legislature five working days prior to implementing a modified timeline or timelines under subdivision (a).

(c) The department shall consult with representatives of the hospital community in developing a modified timeline or timelines pursuant to this section.

(d) The discretion to modify timelines under this section shall include, but not be limited to, discretion to accelerate payments to plans or hospitals.