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Cal. BPC § 6009.3 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 6009.3
Section 6009.3
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that it is important to inform taxpayers that they may make voluntary contributions to certain funds or programs, as provided on the state income tax return. The Legislature further finds and declares that many taxpayers remain unaware of the voluntary contribution check-offs on the state income tax return. Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature to encourage all persons who prepare state income tax returns, including attorneys, to inform their clients in writing, prior to the completion of any state income tax return, that they may make a contribution to any voluntary contribution check-off on the state income tax return if they so choose.
Cal. FAM § 5250 — California Code / Code fam / Division 9 / Part 5 / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 5250
Section 5250
Status: in_force

For a support order first issued or modified before July 1, 1990, this article provides a procedure for obtaining an earnings assignment order for support when the court in ordering support or modification of support did not issue an assignment order.
Cal. PRC § 25107 — California Code / Code prc / Division 15 / Chapter 2 / Section 25107
Section 25107
Status: in_force

“Electric transmission line” means any electric powerline carrying electric power from a thermal powerplant located within the state to a point of junction with any interconnected transmission system. “Electric transmission line” does not include any replacement on the existing site of existing electric powerlines with electric powerlines equivalent to such existing electric powerlines or the placement of new or additional conductors, insulators, or accessories related to such electric powerlines on supporting structures in existence on the effective date of this division or certified pursuant to this division.
Cal. FAC § 77724 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 19 / Article 2 / Section 77724
Section 77724
Status: in_force

“Commissioner” means any member of the commission.
Cal. VEH § 9853.3 — California Code / Code veh / Division 3.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 9853.3
Section 9853.3
Status: in_force

The certificate of number for vessels less than 26 feet in length and leased or rented to another for the latter’s noncommercial use of less than 24 hours may be retained on shore by the vessel’s owner or his representative at the place from which the vessel departs or returns to the possession of the owner or his representative. A copy of the lease or rental agreement signed by the owner or his authorized representative and by the person leasing or renting the vessel shall be carried aboard the vessel at all times during use.
Cal. RTC § 8651.8 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 8651.8
Section 8651.8
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 8651, the excise tax imposed upon ethanol or methanol containing not more than 15 percent gasoline or diesel fuels shall be one-half the rate prescribed by Section 8651 for each gallon of fuel used.

(b) All references in this code to Section 8651 shall be deemed, with respect to the rate imposed upon ethanol or methanol, to also refer to this section.
Cal. PRC § 8854 — California Code / Code prc / Division 8 / Chapter 3 / Section 8854
Section 8854
Status: in_force

When horizontal positions, ellipsoid heights, or orthometric heights are shown on a document, the document shall show the geodetic datum, including datum realization tag and epoch date, if appropriate, to which the values are referenced, whether NAD83 (NSRS) epoch 2007.00, NATRF2022, NAVD88, NAPGD2022, ITRF, or another datum.
Cal. HSC § 116280 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 12 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 116280
Section 116280
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to a public water system that meets all of the following conditions:

(a)  Consists only of distribution and storage facilities and does not have any collection and treatment facilities.

(b)  Obtains all of its water from, but is not owned or operated by, a public water system to which this chapter applies.

(c)  Does not sell water to any person or user. For purposes of this subdivision, sale of water shall not include the sale of water, obtained from a public water system that is subject to this chapter, through a submetered distribution system if each user of the system is charged no more than the rate the user would be charged by the public water system.

By enacting this subdivision, it is not the intent of the Legislature to change existing law as to responsibility or liability for distribution systems beyond the mastermeter.
Cal. UIC § 631 — California Code / Code uic / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 631
Section 631
Status: in_force

“Employment” does not include service performed by a child under the age of 18 years in the employ of his father or mother, or service performed by an individual in the employ of his son, daughter, or spouse, except to the extent that the employer and the employee have, pursuant to Section 702.5, elected to make contributions to the Unemployment Compensation Disability Fund.
Cal. HSC § 1567.91 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 9.9 / Section 1567.91
Section 1567.91
Status: in_force

As used in this article, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a) “Firearm” means a device, designed to be used as a weapon, from which is expelled through a barrel, a projectile by the force of an explosion or other form of combustion, including the frame or receiver of the device.

(b) “Ammunition” means one or more loaded cartridges consisting of a primed case, propellant, and with one or more projectiles. “Ammunition” does not include blanks.

(c) “Antique firearm” has the same meaning as set forth, and has the same meaning as, in Section 921(a)(16) of Title 18 of the United States Code.

(d) “Deadly weapon” means any of the following:

(1) Any weapon, the possession or concealed carrying of which is prohibited by Section 16590 of the Penal Code.

(2) A destructive device, as defined in Section 16460 of the Penal Code.

(e) “Facility” means a community care facility for adults licensed by the State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, except for social rehabilitation facilities and adult day programs.
Cal. PRC § 5628 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 3.2 / Article 2 / Section 5628
Section 5628
Status: in_force

Sixty-nine percent of the moneys available for grant purposes in any one fiscal year shall be available only for block grants to cities, counties, and districts in urbanized areas for the acquisition or development of, or for special major maintenance of, recreational lands and facilities, or for innovative recreation programs, and shall be apportioned on the basis of population in the following manner:

(a) Sixty percent of the moneys shall be allocated to cities and to districts in urbanized areas in the proportion that the population of the jurisdiction bears to the population of all cities and districts in urbanized areas throughout the state. Recognizing that the boundaries of cities and of districts may overlap, only the population of the jurisdiction which will actually provide and administer the recreational service contemplated shall be counted in the area of overlapping jurisdiction. The population of districts within urbanized areas shall be certified by the board of supervisors of each county.

(b) Forty percent of the moneys shall be allocated to urbanized counties and to regional park districts in urbanized areas in the proportion that the total population of the jurisdiction bears to the total population of all urbanized counties and regional park districts in urbanized areas throughout the state. Recognizing that the boundaries of counties and regional park districts may overlap, only the population of the jurisdiction which will actually provide and administer the recreational service contemplated shall be counted in the area of overlapping jurisdiction.
Cal. BPC § 6066 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 6066
Section 6066
Status: in_force

Any person refused certification to the Supreme Court for admission to practice may have the action of the board, or of any committee authorized by the board to make a determination on its behalf, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, reviewed by the Supreme Court, in accordance with the procedure prescribed by the court.
Cal. ELEC § 6500 — California Code / Code elec / Division 6 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 6500
Section 6500
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be applicable to the presidential primary ballot of the American Independent Party only.
Cal. FAC § 78923 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 24.5 / Article 6 / Section 78923
Section 78923
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not apply to winegrapes produced for a producer’s home or ornamental use, or processed for a vintner’s home use. A producer growing winegrapes commercially on three acres or less shall be exempted from the base assessment in subdivision (a) of Section 78921. Any producer or vintner requesting an exemption from the payment of assessments shall provide an affidavit approved by the commission containing information required by the commission. The commission shall review the affidavit, conduct any additional investigation it deems appropriate, and approve or deny the exemption. If granted, the exemption shall be valid for one marketing season and a new affidavit shall be filed and approved prior to each marketing season in order to retain an exemption from this chapter.
Cal. HSC § 109270 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 4 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 109270
Section 109270
Status: in_force

The department shall:

(a)  Prescribe reasonable regulations with respect to the administration of this article and Article 2 (commencing with Section 109300).

(b)  Investigate violations of this article and Article 2 (commencing with Section 109300), and report the violations to the appropriate enforcement authority.

(c)  Secure the investigation and testing of the content, method of preparation, efficacy, or use of drugs, medicines, compounds, or devices proposed to be used, or used, by any individual, person, firm, association, or other entity in the state for the diagnosis, treatment, or cure of cancer, prescribe reasonable regulations with respect to the investigation and testing, and make findings of fact and recommendations upon completion of any such investigation and testing.

(d)  Adopt a regulation prohibiting the prescription, administration, sale or other distribution of any drug, substance, or device found to be harmful or of no value in the diagnosis, prevention or treatment of cancer.

(e)  Hold hearings in respect of those matters involving compliance with this article and Article 2 (commencing with Section 109300) and subpoena witnesses and documents. Any or all hearings may be held before the Cancer Advisory Council. Any administrative action to be taken by the department as a result of the hearings shall be taken only after receipt of the recommendations of the council. Prior to issuance of a cease and desist order under Section 109345, a hearing shall be held. The person furnishing a sample under Section 109295 shall be given due notice of the hearing and an opportunity to be heard.

(f)  Contract with independent scientific consultants for specialized services and advice.

In the exercise of the powers granted by this section, the department shall consult with the Cancer Advisory Council.
Cal. VEH § 22406 — California Code / Code veh / Division 11 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 22406
Section 22406
Status: in_force

No person may drive any of the following vehicles on a highway at a speed in excess of 55 miles per hour:

(a) A motortruck or truck tractor having three or more axles or any motortruck or truck tractor drawing any other vehicle.

(b) A passenger vehicle or bus drawing any other vehicle.

(c) A schoolbus transporting any school pupil.

(d) A farm labor vehicle when transporting passengers.

(e) A vehicle transporting explosives.

(f) A trailer bus, as defined in Section 636.
Cal. HSC § 40273 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 40273
Section 40273
Status: in_force

Taxes levied by the board of supervisors for the benefit of the bay district shall be a lien upon all property within such county, or portion thereof, lying within the bay district, and shall have the same force and effect as other liens for taxes. Their collection may be enforced in the same manner as liens for county taxes are enforced.
Cal. WIC § 14123.2 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 7 / Article 3 / Section 14123.2
Section 14123.2
Status: in_force

Any provider or person that presents or causes to be presented a claim for services to an officer, employee, or agent of the state, or of any department or agency thereof as defined in appropriate state law, that the director determines is for a medical or other item or service that the person knows or has reason to know; (a) was not provided as claimed, or (b) payment for which may not be made under the program in the following instances: (1) when the person or provider has been suspended from participation in the program, or (2) when the department determines that the services or items claimed are substantially in excess of the needs of individuals or are of a quality that fails to meet professionally recognized standards of health care, or (3) when the department determines that a person has demonstrated a pattern of abusive overbilling of the program, or (4) when the department determines that a person has intentionally or negligently made a false statement or representation on any request for payment submitted to the Medi-Cal program; or (c) is submitted in violation of an agreement between the person and the state, shall be subject in addition to any other penalties that may be prescribed by law, to a civil money penalty of not more than three times the amount claimed for each item or service. For continuing intentional violations, a civil money penalty of not more than three times the amount claimed for each item or service may be imposed for each day the violation continues.

The director shall make the determination to assess civil money penalties and shall be responsible for the collection of the penalty amounts.

The provider or person subjected to a civil money penalty may appeal any decision by the director to assess the penalty pursuant to Section 100171 of the Health and Safety Code.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, all money collected pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the General Fund on a monthly basis.
Cal. SHC § 942.6 — California Code / Code shc / Division 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 942.6
Section 942.6
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors may delegate the powers contained in Section 942.5 to the county road commissioner.
Cal. ELEC § 9088 — California Code / Code elec / Division 9 / Chapter 1 / Article 7 / Section 9088
Section 9088
Status: in_force

(a) At each statewide election at which state bond measures will be submitted to the voters for their approval or rejection, the state voter information guide for that election shall include a discussion, prepared by the Legislative Analyst, of the state’s current bonded indebtedness situation.

(b) This discussion shall include information as to the dollar amount of the state’s current authorized and outstanding bonded indebtedness, the approximate percentage of the state’s General Fund revenues that are required to service this indebtedness, and the expected impact of the issuance of the bonds to be approved at the election on the items specified in this subdivision. In cases where a bond measure allocates funds for programs, the discussion shall also include, to the extent practicable, the proportionate share of funds for each major program funded by the measure.

(c) The discussion required by this section shall appear on a separate page in the state voter information guide immediately following the rebuttal to the argument against the last ballot measure included in the state voter information guide.
Cal. PUC § 7528 — California Code / Code puc / Division 4 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 7528
Section 7528
Status: in_force

Every person or corporation authorized to operate a railroad is authorized to use steam, diesel, electricity, compressed air, or any other suitable motive power, for the purpose of propelling cars or trains on the railroad or upon any portion thereof.
Cal. WIC § 14619 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 8.8 / Article 2 / Section 14619
Section 14619
Status: in_force

For the 1981–82 fiscal year, the Controller may transfer such funds among Items 426-001-001, 426-001-890, 426-101-001, and 426-101-890 of the Budget Act of 1981 as are necessary to implement the provisions of this article.
Cal. HSC § 114256.4 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 7 / Chapter 8 / Article 4 / Section 114256.4
Section 114256.4
Status: in_force

First aid supplies that are in a food facility for the employees’ use shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer’s label and stored in a kit or a container that is located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use articles.
Cal. COM § 3604 — California Code / Code com / Division 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 3604
Section 3604
Status: in_force

(a) A person entitled to enforce an instrument, with or without consideration, may discharge the obligation of a party to pay the instrument (1) by an intentional voluntary act, such as surrender of the instrument to the party, destruction, mutilation, or cancellation of the instrument, cancellation or striking out of the party’s signature, or the addition of words to the instrument indicating discharge, or (2) by agreeing not to sue or otherwise renouncing rights against the party by a signed record. The obligation of a party to pay a check is not discharged solely by destruction of the check in connection with a process in which information is extracted from the check and an image of the check is made and, subsequently, the information and image are transmitted for payment.

(b) Cancellation or striking out of an indorsement pursuant to subdivision (a) does not affect the status and rights of a party derived from the indorsement.
Cal. FIN § 12201 — California Code / Code fin / Division 3 / Chapter 3 / Section 12201
Section 12201
Status: in_force

(a) An application for a license shall be in writing, under oath, and in a form prescribed by the commissioner and shall contain the name, and the address both of the residence and place of business, of the applicant and if the applicant is a partnership or association, of every member thereof, and if a corporation, of every officer and director thereof.

(b) Notwithstanding any other law, the commissioner may by rule or order prescribe circumstances under which to accept electronic records or electronic signatures. This section does not require the commissioner to accept electronic records or electronic signatures.

(c) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the following meanings:

(1) “Electronic record” means an initial license application, or material modification of that license application, and any other record created, generated, sent, communicated, received, or stored by electronic means. “Electronic record” also includes, but is not limited to, all of the following:

(A) An application, amendment, supplement, and exhibit, filed for any license, consent, or other authority.

(B) A financial statement, report, or advertising.

(C) An order, license, consent, or other authority.

(D) A notice of public hearing, accusation, and statement of issues in connection with any application, license, consent, or other authority.

(E) A proposed decision of a hearing officer and a decision of the commissioner.

(F) The transcripts of a hearing.

(G) A release, newsletter, interpretive opinion, determination, or specific ruling.

(H) Correspondence between a party and the commissioner directly relating to any document listed in subparagraphs (A) to (G), inclusive.

(2) “Electronic signature” means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with an electronic record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the electronic record.

(d) The Legislature finds and declares that the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation has continuously implemented methods to accept records filed electronically, and is encouraged to continue to expand its use of electronic filings to the extent feasible, as budget, resources, and equipment are made available to accomplish that goal.
Cal. FAC § 65064 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 5 / Section 65064
Section 65064
Status: in_force

Nonreceipt of a ballot by an eligible producer shall not invalidate a referendum.
Cal. PUC § 90975 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 8 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 90975
Section 90975
Status: in_force

If the proposition is defeated by the voters, no annexation proceeding shall be commenced involving the territory or any part thereof until after the expiration of one year.
Cal. BPC § 8564 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 14 / Article 4 / Section 8564
Section 8564
Status: in_force

(a) To obtain an original field representative’s license, an applicant shall submit to the registrar an application containing a statement that the applicant desires the issuance of a field representative’s license under the terms of this chapter.

(b) The application shall be made on a form prescribed by the board and issued by the registrar in accordance with rules and regulations adopted by the board, and shall contain the following:

(1) The length of time during which the applicant has engaged in any work relating to pest control.

(2) The name and place of business of the person who last employed him or her.

(3) The name of the person by whom the applicant is employed.

(4) The name of the registered company by which the applicant is to be employed.

(5) The fees prescribed by this chapter.

(c) The board shall not accept any application for a field representative’s license in Branch 1 unless the applicant submits proof satisfactory to the board that he or she has had six months’ training and experience in the practice of fumigating with poisonous or lethal gases under the immediate supervision of an individual licensed to practice fumigating, or the equivalent of that training and experience.

(d) The board shall not accept any application for a field representative’s license in Branch 2 unless the applicant submits proof satisfactory to the board that he or she has had training and experience in the practice of pesticide application, Branch 2 pest identification and biology, pesticide application equipment, and pesticide hazards and safety practice under the immediate supervision of an operator or field representative licensed in Branch 2, or the equivalent of that training and experience.

(e) The board shall not accept any application for a field representative’s license in Branch 3 unless the applicant submits proof satisfactory to the board that he or she has had training and experience in the practice of pesticide application, Branch 3 pest identification and biology, pesticide application equipment, pesticide hazards and safety practices, structural repairs, and structural inspection procedures and report writing under the immediate supervision of an operator or field representative licensed in Branch 3, or the equivalent of that training and experience.