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Cal. RTC § 401.16 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 401.16
Section 401.16
Status: in_force

If, for purposes of property taxation, the county assessor utilizes the reproduction or replacement cost approach to value to determine the value of tangible personal property or trade fixtures, both of the following apply:

(a) (1) If the county assessor depreciates this property using percent good factors published by the State Board of Equalization that provide separate factors for property that is first acquired new and property that is first acquired used, the assessor may not average the published factors to apply these factors to both classes of new and used property.

(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), if information reported by a taxpayer does not indicate whether this property was first acquired by the taxpayer new or used, the assessor may average the published factors.

(b) If the county assessor depreciates this property using percent good factors that include a minimum percent good, the minimum percent good factors shall be determined in a manner that is supportable.
Cal. PRC § 26500 — California Code / Code prc / Division 17 / Chapter 1 / Section 26500
Section 26500
Status: in_force

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this chapter govern the construction of this division.
Cal. BPC § 4156 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 9 / Article 10 / Section 4156
Section 4156
Status: in_force

A pharmacy corporation shall not do, or fail to do, any act where doing or failing to do the act would constitute unprofessional conduct under any statute or regulation. In the conduct of its practice, a pharmacy corporation shall observe and be bound by the laws and regulations that apply to a person licensed under this chapter.
Cal. PRC § 8650 — California Code / Code prc / Division 7.5 / Section 8650
Section 8650
Status: in_force

This division shall be known and may be cited as the Arroyo Seco Parklands Preservation Law of 1975.
Cal. FGC § 881 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 881
Section 881
Status: in_force

The deputy shall have such powers, perform such duties, and receive such salary and be entitled to such expenses as the board may provide.
Cal. RTC § 6356.6 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 6356.6
Section 6356.6
Status: in_force

(a) There are exempted from the taxes imposed by this part the gross receipts from the sale of, and the storage and use of, or other consumption in this state of, equipment and machinery designed primarily for off-road use in commercial timber harvesting operations, and the parts thereof, that is purchased for use by a qualified person to be used primarily in harvesting timber.

(b) The State Board of Equalization may adopt emergency regulations to specify equipment and machinery exempted by this section, and may revise those regulations from time to time.

(c) For purposes of this section, “qualified person” means any person engaged in commercial timber harvesting.

(d) (1) Notwithstanding any provision of the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law (Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 7200)) or the Transactions and Use Tax Law (Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251)), the exemption established by this section does not apply with respect to any tax levied by a county, city, or district pursuant to, or in accordance with, either of those laws.

(2) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the exemption established by this section does not apply with respect to any tax levied pursuant to Section 6051.2 and 6201.2, or pursuant to Section 35 of Article XIII of the California Constitution.

(e) The exemption provided by this section shall be effective starting September 1, 2001.
Cal. FGC § 2368 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 2368
Section 2368
Status: in_force

No pismo clam taken in this State may be shipped.
Cal. BPC § 1701.1 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 1701.1
Section 1701.1
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 1700 and 1701, a person who willfully, under circumstances or conditions that cause or create risk of bodily harm, serious physical or mental illness, or death, practices or attempts to practice, or advertises or holds themselves out as practicing dentistry without having at the time of so doing a valid, unrevoked, and unsuspended certificate, license, registration, or permit as provided in this chapter, or without being authorized to perform that act pursuant to a certificate, license, registration, or permit obtained in accordance with some other provision of law, is guilty of a public offense, punishable by a fine not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000), by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one year, or by both the fine and either imprisonment.

(b) A person who conspires with or aids and abets another to commit any act described in subdivision (a) is guilty of a public offense and subject to the punishment described in subdivision (a).

(c) The board may post an administrative citation issued pursuant to Section 148 on the board’s internet website for an offense described in subdivisions (a) and (b).

(d) The remedy provided in this section shall not preclude any other remedy provided by law.
Cal. PCC § 19205 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 2.5 / Section 19205
Section 19205
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this part, “judicial branch entity” means any superior court, court of appeal, the California Supreme Court, the Judicial Council, the Habeas Corpus Resource Center, or the Administrative Office of the Courts.

(b) Where there is a reference in this code to an officer or employee of a state agency, for purposes of this part, these terms shall refer to a member, judicial officer, officer, employee, or other person of a judicial branch entity, as applicable.
Cal. VEH § 22407 — California Code / Code veh / Division 11 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 22407
Section 22407
Status: in_force

Whenever the Department of Transportation or local authority determines upon the basis of engineering studies and a traffic survey that the speed of 55 miles per hour is more than is reasonable or safe for vehicles mentioned in subdivision (a) of Section 22406, which have a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more, in descending a grade upon any portion of a highway, the department or local authority, with respect to highways under their respective jurisdiction, may determine and declare a speed limit of 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, 25, or 20 miles per hour, whichever is found most appropriate to facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and is reasonable and safe, which declared speed limit shall be effective for such vehicles when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected upon the highway.
Cal. WAT § 12647 — California Code / Code wat / Division 6 / Part 6 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 12647
Section 12647
Status: in_force

(a) The state shall not have responsibility or liability for the construction, operation, and maintenance of central valley flood control facilities identified in this article unless all of the following apply:

(1) The department identifies the facility as part of the State Plan of Flood Control.

(2) The state has expressly accepted the transfer of liability for the facility from the federal government.

(3) The board incorporates the facility into the State Plan of Flood Control pursuant to Section 9611.

(b) Unless otherwise specifically provided, nothing in this article shall be construed to expand the responsibility of the state for the operation or maintenance of any flood management facility outside the scope of the State Plan of Flood Control, except as specifically determined by the board pursuant to Section 9611.

(c) Use of the phrase “adopted and authorized” in this article does not, by itself, reflect incorporation of the specified facility into the State Plan of Flood Control or assumption of liability by the state, unless one of the conditions described in subdivision (a) applies to the facility.

(d) Nothing in this section abrogates or modifies any duty, responsibility, or liability of any federal, state, or local agency, including, but not limited to, those duties, responsibilities, and liabilities set forth in Sections 8370, 12642, and 12828.
Cal. FAC § 76650 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 16 / Article 3 / Section 76650
Section 76650
Status: in_force

The secretary shall administer and enforce this chapter, and may exercise any of the administrative powers that are conferred by Sections 11180 to 11191, inclusive, of the Government Code upon a head of a department. In order to effectuate the declared purposes of this chapter, the secretary may contract to carry out the declared intent and purposes of this chapter.
Cal. BPC § 5410 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 7 / Section 5410
Section 5410
Status: in_force

Any advertising display located within 660 feet of the edge of the right-of-way of, and the copy of which is visible from, any penalty segment, or any bonus segment described in Section 5406 which display was lawfully maintained in existence on the effective date of this section but which was not on that date in conformity with the provisions of this article, may be maintained, and shall not be required to be removed until July 1, 1970. Any other sign which is lawful when erected, but which does not on January 1, 1968, or any time thereafter, conform to the provisions of this article, may be maintained, and shall not be required to be removed, until the end of the fifth year after it becomes nonconforming; provided that this section shall not apply to advertising displays adjacent to a landscaped freeway.
Cal. PUC § 307.6 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 307.6
Section 307.6
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall appoint a chief internal auditor, who shall hold office at the pleasure of the commission.

(b) The chief internal auditor shall be responsible for the oversight of the internal audit unit and shall plan, initiate, and perform audits of key financial, management, operational, and information technology functions within the commission to improve accountability and transparency to executive and state management.

(c) The chief internal auditor shall report his or her findings and recommendations directly to an audit subcommittee of the commission.

(d) The chief internal auditor shall comply with Part 3.5 (commencing with Section 13885) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Cal. BPC § 6106.7 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 6 / Section 6106.7
Section 6106.7
Status: in_force

It shall constitute cause for the imposition of discipline of an attorney within the meaning of this chapter for an attorney to violate any provision of the Miller-Ayala Athlete Agents Act (Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 18895) of Division 8), or to violate any provision of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1500) of Part 6 of Division 2 of the Labor Code, prior to January 1, 1997, or to violate any provision of the law of any other state regulating athlete agents.
Cal. SHC § 25350 — California Code / Code shc / Division 16 / Part 1 / Chapter 15 / Section 25350
Section 25350
Status: in_force

All district taxes shall be collected in behalf of the district by the proper county officers in the several counties in the district at the same time and in the same form and manner as county taxes, and district taxes shall become due and payable in the same time and manner as county taxes are due and payable and shall become delinquent at the same times and in the same proportionate amounts and bear the same proportionate penalties and interest after delinquency as do county taxes, and, unless expressly provided to the contrary, all laws applicable to the levy, collection and enforcement of county taxes are hereby made applicable to district taxes.
Cal. VEH § 21953 — California Code / Code veh / Division 11 / Chapter 5 / Section 21953
Section 21953
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any pedestrian crosses a roadway other than by means of a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing, if a pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing serves the place where the pedestrian is crossing the roadway, such pedestrian shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles on the highway so near as to constitute an immediate hazard.

(b) This section shall not be construed to mean that a marked crosswalk, with or without a signal device, cannot be installed where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing exists.

(c) (1) A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, shall not stop a pedestrian for a violation of subdivision (a) unless a reasonably careful person would realize there is an immediate danger of a collision with a moving vehicle or other device moving exclusively by human power.

(2) This subdivision does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for their safety.

(3) This subdivision does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within the roadway.
Cal. FAC § 56619 — California Code / Code fac / Division 20 / Chapter 7 / Article 18 / Section 56619
Section 56619
Status: in_force

It is a violation of this chapter if a dealer has obtained title to or possession, control, or delivery of any farm product from another licensee or a producer of the farm product without having executed a contract of purchase and sale, or a contract agreeing to purchase the farm product at a designated price to be paid by the dealer.
Cal. SHC § 5126 — California Code / Code shc / Division 7 / Part 3 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 5126
Section 5126
Status: in_force

At any time or times prior to confirmation of the assessment, the legislative body of a city conducting a proceeding may provide for a contribution or contributions by said city of part of the costs and expenses of the work.
Cal. RTC § 55302 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 30 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 55302
Section 55302
Status: in_force

The board may make examinations of the books and records of any feepayer as it may deem necessary in carrying out this part.
Cal. FIN § 109 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 109
Section 109
Status: in_force

“Commercial banking business” includes, but is not limited to, the business of soliciting, receiving, or accepting of money or its equivalent on deposit as a regular business whether the deposit is made subject to check or is evidenced by a certificate of deposit, a passbook, a note, a receipt, or other writing, provided that nothing herein shall apply to or include money or its equivalent left in escrow, or left with an agent pending investment in real estate or securities for, or on account of, his or her principal. In addition, “commercial banking business” means to lend money on the security of real or personal property or without security; to discount or deal in bills, notes, or other commercial paper; to buy and sell for the account of customers, and, if eligible for investment, for its own account, securities, gold and silver bullion, foreign coins, and bills of exchange; and generally to transact a commercial banking business.
Cal. BPC § 7844 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 12.5 / Article 4 / Section 7844
Section 7844
Status: in_force

(a) Examination for licensure shall be held at the times and places within the state as the board shall determine. The scope of examinations and the methods of procedure may be prescribed by rule of the board.

(b) The board may make arrangements with a public or private organization to conduct the examination. The board may contract with a public or private organization for materials or services related to the examination.

(c) The board may authorize an organization specified by the board to receive directly from applicants payment of the examination fees charged by that organization as payment for examination materials and services.
Cal. FAC § 77052 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 16.5 / Article 3 / Section 77052
Section 77052
Status: in_force

(a) The secretary may require the commission to correct or cease any existing activity or function that is determined by the secretary not to be in the public interest or that is in violation of this chapter.

(b) If the commission refuses or fails to cease these activities or functions or to make corrections required by the secretary, the secretary may, upon written notice, suspend all or a portion of the activities or functions of the commission until the time that the cessation or correction of activities or functions as required by the secretary has been accomplished by the commission.

(c) Actions of the commission in violation of the written notice are without legal force or effect. The secretary, to the extent feasible, shall issue the written notice prior to the commission entering into any contractual relationship affecting the existing or proposed activities or functions that are the subject of the written notice.

(d) Upon service of the written notice, the secretary shall notify the commission in writing of the specific acts that the secretary determines are not in the public interest or are in violation of this chapter and the secretary’s reasons for requiring a cessation or correction of specific existing or proposed activities or functions. The secretary may make recommendations that will make the activities or functions acceptable.
Cal. HSC § 80450 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 45 / Part 2 / Chapter 10 / Article 6 / Section 80450
Section 80450
Status: in_force

The department, with the approval of the secretary, shall establish a Cleanup Loans and Environmental Assistance to Neighborhoods Program to provide loans to finance the performance of any action necessary to respond to the release or threatened release of hazardous material at an eligible property.
Cal. WAT § 71689.25 — California Code / Code wat / Division 20 / Part 5 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 71689.25
Section 71689.25
Status: in_force

Any contract with other parties for the supplying of this service for the district shall be granted by public bid for such periods as the district determines is in the best interests of the district. In the event of failure to receive a suitable bid, the district may negotiate a contract for service.
Cal. WIC § 9170 — California Code / Code wic / Division 8.5 / Chapter 2 / Article 6 / Section 9170
Section 9170
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall oversee a stakeholder process to support the development of findings and recommendations on how to best support older and aging immigrants in California, regardless of their immigration status. To help inform the stakeholder process, the department shall establish a panel. The director may, if appropriate, modify an existing panel for purposes of this article, subject to the requirements described in Section 9171.

(b) The department may contract with academic research entities to commission expert research and testimony to supplement the stakeholder process and support the development of findings and recommendations required by this article.
Cal. HSC § 4614.15 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 5 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 2a / Section 4614.15
Section 4614.15
Status: in_force

This chapter does not prevent two or more cities or the board of supervisors of any county from entering into co-operation agreements for the joint acquisition, construction, or use of joint sanitary sewage facilities, flood control works, and storm water drainage systems.
Cal. HNC § 6013 — California Code / Code hnc / Division 8 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 6013
Section 6013
Status: in_force

Each signer of the petition shall be a registered voter, resident and freeholder within the proposed district.
Cal. FAM § 7666 — California Code / Code fam / Division 12 / Part 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 7666
Section 7666
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), notice of the proceeding shall be given to every person identified as the biological father or a possible biological father in accordance with the Code of Civil Procedure for the service of process in a civil action in this state at least 10 days before the date of the proceeding, except that publication or posting of the notice of the proceeding is not required, and service on the parent or guardian of a biological father or possible biological father who is a minor is not required unless the minor has previously provided written authorization to serve the minor’s parent or guardian. Proof of giving the notice shall be filed with the court before the petition is heard.

(b) Notice to a man identified as or alleged to be the biological father is not required, and the court shall issue an order dispensing with that notice under any of the following circumstances:

(1) The relationship to the child has been previously terminated or determined not to exist by a court.

(2) The alleged father has executed a written form to waive notice, deny parentage, relinquish the child for adoption, or consent to the adoption of the child.

(3) The whereabouts or identity of the alleged father are unknown or cannot be ascertained.

(4) The alleged father has been served with written notice of alleged parentage and the proposed adoption, and has failed to bring an action pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 7630 within 30 days of service of the notice or the birth of the child, whichever is later.
Cal. PUC § 21674.5 — California Code / Code puc / Division 9 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 3.5 / Section 21674.5
Section 21674.5
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Transportation shall develop and implement a program or programs to assist in the training and development of the staff of airport land use commissions, after consulting with airport land use commissions, cities, counties, and other appropriate public entities.

(b) The training and development program or programs are intended to assist the staff of airport land use commissions in addressing high priority needs, and may include, but need not be limited to, the following:

(1) The establishment of a process for the development and adoption of airport land use compatibility plans.

(2) The development of criteria for determining the airport influence area.

(3) The identification of essential elements that should be included in the airport land use compatibility plans.

(4) Appropriate criteria and procedures for reviewing proposed developments and determining whether proposed developments are compatible with the airport use.

(5) Any other organizational, operational, procedural, or technical responsibilities and functions that the department determines to be appropriate to provide to commission staff and for which it determines there is a need for staff training or development.

(c) The department may provide training and development programs for airport land use commission staff pursuant to this section by any means it deems appropriate. Those programs may be presented in any of the following ways:

(1) By offering formal courses or training programs.

(2) By sponsoring or assisting in the organization and sponsorship of conferences, seminars, or other similar events.

(3) By producing and making available written information.

(4) Any other feasible method of providing information and assisting in the training and development of airport land use commission staff.