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Cal. HSC § 13126 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 12 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 13126
Section 13126
Status: in_force

With the advice of the State Fire Advisory Board, the State Fire Marshal shall prepare and adopt rules and regulations establishing minimum standards and specific procedures for the approval of flame-retardant chemicals, flame-retardant materials and flame-retardant applicator concerns whose names are to appear on the approved list.
Cal. HSC § 25299.91 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 6.75 / Article 11 / Section 25299.91
Section 25299.91
Status: in_force

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

(a) “Commingled plume” means the condition that exists when groundwater contaminated with petroleum from two or more discrete unauthorized releases have mixed or encroached upon one another to the extent that the corrective action performed on one plume will necessarily affect the other. A commingled plume does not include either of the following:

(1) Contaminated groundwater plumes resulting from unauthorized releases or discharges from a single site.

(2) Soil contamination, unless it can be demonstrated that the contaminated soil is an immediate threat to groundwater.

(b) “Contributing site” means a site on which an unauthorized release or discharge of waste has occurred or is occurring and has impacted or threatens to impact groundwater.
Cal. PUC § 28956 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 28956
Section 28956
Status: in_force

The district is entitled to the benefit of any reservation or grant, in all cases, where any right has been reserved or granted to the State or any agency or political subdivision thereof or any public corporation to construct or maintain roads, highways or other crossings over any public or private lands.
Cal. PRC § 3963 — California Code / Code prc / Division 3.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 3963
Section 3963
Status: in_force

Within 10 days after an owner or operator changes his or her address, or transfers the ownership or changes the operator of any mining property, a notice setting forth the names and addresses of the new owners or operators shall be filed in the office of the county recorder.
Cal. FAM § 916 — California Code / Code fam / Division 4 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 916
Section 916
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, after division of community and quasi-community property pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 2500):

(1) The separate property owned by a married person at the time of the division and the property received by the person in the division is liable for a debt incurred by the person before or during marriage and the person is personally liable for the debt, whether or not the debt was assigned for payment by the person’s spouse in the division.

(2) The separate property owned by a married person at the time of the division and the property received by the person in the division is not liable for a debt incurred by the person’s spouse before or during marriage, and the person is not personally liable for the debt, unless the debt was assigned for payment by the person in the division of the property. Nothing in this paragraph affects the liability of property for the satisfaction of a lien on the property.

(3) The separate property owned by a married person at the time of the division and the property received by the person in the division is liable for a debt incurred by the person’s spouse before or during marriage, and the person is personally liable for the debt, if the debt was assigned for payment by the person in the division of the property. If a money judgment for the debt is entered after the division, the property is not subject to enforcement of the judgment and the judgment may not be enforced against the married person, unless the person is made a party to the judgment for the purpose of this paragraph.

(b) If property of a married person is applied to the satisfaction of a money judgment pursuant to subdivision (a) for a debt incurred by the person that is assigned for payment by the person’s spouse, the person has a right of reimbursement from the person’s spouse to the extent of the property applied, with interest at the legal rate, and may recover reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in enforcing the right of reimbursement.
Cal. PRC § 3724.3 — California Code / Code prc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3724.3
Section 3724.3
Status: in_force

Drilling of program wells, as described in Section 3724.1, shall not commence until approval is given by the supervisor or the district deputy. If the supervisor or the district deputy fails to give the owner or operator written response to the program within 10 working days, such failure shall be considered as an approval of the program and the program shall, for the purposes and intents of this chapter, be deemed a written report of the supervisor.
Cal. WIC § 10229 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 1.8 / Chapter 3 / Section 10229
Section 10229
Status: in_force

The reimbursement for alternative payment programs shall include the cost of child care paid to child care providers plus the administrative and support services costs of the alternative payment program. The total cost for administration and support services shall not exceed an amount equal to 17.5 percent of the total contract amount. The administrative costs shall not exceed the costs allowable for administration under federal requirements, and shall include, but not be limited to, costs associated with the dissemination of information on developmental screenings, including information on existing resources and a description of how a family or eligible child care provider may utilize those resources to obtain developmental screenings, as described in Section 9858c of the Title 42 of the United States Code.
Cal. WAT § 6303 — California Code / Code wat / Division 3 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Section 6303
Section 6303
Status: in_force

The costs of right-of-way, detached powerhouses, electrical generating machinery, and roads and railroads affording access to the dam or reservoir shall not be included among the items used in the determination of cost.
Cal. PUC § 280.5 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 280.5
Section 280.5
Status: in_force

(a) Of the revenues from fees collected pursuant to Section 14666.8 of the Government Code after the operative date of this section, except for revenues from fees from a lease agreement for access to Department of Transportation property or a lease agreement existing prior to the operative date of the section, 15 percent shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for the purpose of addressing the state’s digital divide.

(b) Revenues described in subdivision (a) shall be deposited in the Digital Divide Account, which is hereby established in the California Teleconnect Fund Administrative Committee Fund established pursuant to Section 270, to be used only for digital divide pilot projects. Not more than 5 percent of the revenues described in subdivision (a) may be used to pay the costs incurred in connection with the administration of digital divide pilot projects by the commission.

(c) (1) The Digital Divide Grant Program is hereby established subject to the availability of funding pursuant to this section. The commission may not implement the grant program until the commission projects that at least five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) will be available in the Digital Divide Account during the calendar year following implementation, based on money collected pursuant to Section 14666.8 of the Government Code.

(2) The commission shall provide grants pursuant to this subdivision on a competitive basis subject to criteria to be established by the commission and in a way that disburses the funds widely, including urban and rural areas. Grants shall be awarded to community-based nonprofit organizations that are exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for the purpose of funding community technology programs.

(3) Recipients of grants pursuant to this subdivision shall report to the commission annually on the effectiveness of the grant program.

(d) For purposes of this section, “community technology programs” means a program that is engaged in diffusing technology in local communities and training local communities in the use of technology, especially local communities that otherwise would have no access or limited access to the Internet and other technologies.

(e) For purposes of this section, “digital divide projects” means community technology programs involved in activities that include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) Providing open access to and opportunities for training in technology.

(2) Developing content relevant to the interests and wants of the local community.

(3) Preparing youth for opportunities in the new economy through multimedia training and skills.

(4) Harnessing technology for e-government services.
Cal. PUC § 729.5 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 729.5
Section 729.5
Status: in_force

A public utility, other than one-way radio paging services, shall not change a group of customers from one rate schedule to another rate schedule, if the change would result in an increase of more than 10 percent in the rate charged to the affected customers, without first notifying customers of the change. Upon the request of an affected customer, the commission may hold a hearing on the change.
Cal. WIC § 5358.5 — California Code / Code wic / Division 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 5358.5
Section 5358.5
Status: in_force

When any conservatee placed into a facility pursuant to this chapter leaves the facility without the approval of the conservator or the person in charge of the facility, or when the conservator appointed pursuant to this chapter deems it necessary to remove his conservatee to the county designated treatment facility, the conservator may take the conservatee into custody and return him to the facility or remove him to the county designated treatment facility. A conservator, at his discretion, may request a peace officer to detain the conservatee and return such person to the facility in which he was placed or to transfer such person to the county designated treatment facility, pursuant to Section 7325 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Such request shall be in writing and accompanied by a certified copy of the letters of conservatorship showing the person requesting detention and transfer to be the conservator appointed pursuant to this chapter as conservator of the person sought to be detained. Either the conservator or his assistant or deputy may request detention under this section. Whenever possible, persons charged with apprehension of persons pursuant to this section shall dress in plain clothes and shall travel in unmarked vehicles.
Cal. LAB § 6451 — California Code / Code lab / Division 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 6451
Section 6451
Status: in_force

An application for a temporary order under Section 6450 shall contain all of the following:

(a) A specification of the standard or portion thereof from which the employer seeks a variance.

(b) A representation by the employer, supported by representations from qualified persons having firsthand knowledge of the facts represented, that he is unable to comply with the standard or portion thereof and a detailed statement of the reasons therefor.

(c) A statement of the steps he has taken and will take, with specific dates, to protect employees against the hazard covered by the standard.

(d) A statement of when he expects to be able to comply with the standard and what steps he has taken and what steps he will take, with dates specified, to come into compliance with the standard.

(e) A certification that he has informed his employees of the application by giving a copy thereof to their authorized representative, posting a statement giving a summary of the application and specifying where a copy may be examined at the place or places where notices to employees are normally posted, and by other appropriate means. A description of how employees have been informed shall be contained in the certification. The information to employees shall also inform them of their right to petition the division for a hearing.
Cal. FAC § 59545 — California Code / Code fac / Division 21 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 59545
Section 59545
Status: in_force

Any order of the director which makes effective a marketing program, and any other order of the director which substantially affects the rights of any interested party, may be reviewed by any court of competent jurisdiction. Any such action shall be commenced withn 30 days after the effective date of the order which is complained of.
Cal. SHC § 283 — California Code / Code shc / Division 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 2.5 / Section 283
Section 283
Status: in_force

That part of the California highway system frequently referred to as the Pasadena Freeway, which is the section of Interstate Highway Route 110 lying between milepost 25.7 and milepost 31.9 is hereby designated a California Historic Parkway pursuant to Section 280, and is named the Arroyo Seco Parkway.
Cal. BPC § 9810.1 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 20 / Article 2 / Section 9810.1
Section 9810.1
Status: in_force

Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Bureau of Household Goods and Services in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions under this chapter. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.
Cal. BPC § 153.5 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 153.5
Section 153.5
Status: in_force

In the event that a newly authorized board replaces an existing or a previous board, the director may appoint an interim executive officer for the board who shall serve temporarily until the new board appoints a permanent executive officer.
Cal. WAT § 24768 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 8 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 24768
Section 24768
Status: in_force

Upon the presentation to the secretary of any of the bonds or warrants covered by the agreement or plan, he shall indorse on them the date to which their maturity is extended and shall attach to them coupons with his signature or a facsimile of it to evidence the semiannual interest from the time or times of the original maturity of the bonds or warrants to the new maturity date or dates.
Cal. PUC § 90244 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 8 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 90244
Section 90244
Status: in_force

All ordinances shall be published after passage.
Cal. WIC § 14050 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 14050
Section 14050
Status: in_force

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
Cal. VEH § 23250 — California Code / Code veh / Division 11 / Chapter 13 / Article 1 / Section 23250
Section 23250
Status: in_force

All of the provisions of this code not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to vehicular crossings and toll highways. This chapter shall control over any provision of this code inconsistent with this chapter.
Cal. FAM § 5700.505 — California Code / Code fam / Division 9 / Part 6 / Chapter 5 / Section 5700.505
Section 5700.505
Status: in_force

An employer that willfully fails to comply with an income-withholding order issued in another state and received for enforcement is subject to the same penalties that may be imposed for noncompliance with an order issued by a tribunal of this state.
Cal. FAC § 67059 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 67059
Section 67059
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise specified, a quorum of the commission shall be any nine voting members if the commission consists of three or four districts and any 10 voting members if the commission consists of five districts. The vote of a majority of members present at a meeting at which there is a quorum shall constitute the act of the commission.
Cal. PUC § 99155.2 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 99155.2
Section 99155.2
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section 99155, if the Sacramento Regional Transit District offers reduced fares to senior citizens, it shall not be required to also offer reduced fares to disabled persons or disabled veterans at the same rate established for senior citizens.

(2) A reduced fare offered to senior citizens that is not also offered to disabled persons and disabled veterans pursuant to this subdivision shall not be valid beyond the date specified in subdivision (e).

(3) If the Sacramento Regional Transit District reduces fares for senior citizens below the rate for disabled persons or disabled veterans, the district shall not increase fares for disabled persons or disabled veterans.

(b) If the Sacramento Regional Transit District reduces fares for senior citizens below the rate for disabled persons or disabled veterans, the district shall submit a report to the Legislature that includes all of the following information:

(1) The number of people per month who purchase a fare or monthly pass, at a reduced fare that is offered to senior citizens, disabled persons, or disabled veterans, for the year before the implementation of the new rate.

(2) The farebox revenue recovered from the fares and monthly passes described in paragraph (1).

(3) The rate change for fares offered to senior citizens, disabled persons, and disabled veterans.

(4) The number of people affected by the rate change each month.

(5) The cost of a reduced fare for senior citizens, disabled persons, or disabled veterans, before and after the implementation of the reduced fare rate for senior citizens.

(6) A description of any service changes made on or after January 1, 2025.

(7) The amount of farebox revenue collected after January 1, 2025.

(c) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

(1) “Disabled person” shall have the same meaning as provided in Section 99206.5 and in Section 295.5 of the Vehicle Code.

(2) “Disabled veteran” shall have the same meaning as provided in Section 295.7 of the Vehicle Code.

(3) “Service changes” include, but are not limited to, any of the following:

(A) A change made to routes, including the addition or removal of service on a route.

(B) A change to the frequency of service on a route.

(C) A delay in a project that is intended to improve customer service, including implementation of real-time General Transit Feed Specification.

(D) A change, unrelated to retirements, in staffing levels, including security.

(d) The report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be submitted on or before January 1, 2026, and shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.

(e) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
Cal. PRC § 2200.5 — California Code / Code prc / Division 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 2200.5
Section 2200.5
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this chapter, “lead agency” means the city, county, San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, or the board that has the principal responsibility for approving a surface mining operation or reclamation plan pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 2710).
Cal. SHC § 26087 — California Code / Code shc / Division 16 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Section 26087
Section 26087
Status: in_force

The commission shall select one or more polling places within the district; shall appoint one inspector and two judges of election in each polling place, and make all necessary and proper arrangements for holding the election. The election officers shall constitute the election board. If no election officers are appointed by the commission, or if any of those appointed are not present at the time of the opening of the polls, the electors present may appoint substitutes to fill the election board who shall conduct the election as if they had been appointd by the commission and were present.
Cal. FAC § 79651 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 28 / Article 4 / Section 79651
Section 79651
Status: in_force

The powers and duties of the commission include, but are not limited to, all of those contained in this article.
Cal. WAT § 159 — California Code / Code wat / Division 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 159
Section 159
Status: in_force

Special meetings may be called at any time by the chairman or by the executive officer at the request of any four members, upon notice specifying the matters to be acted upon at such meeting, but no other matters shall be acted upon at special meetings which were not so noticed, unless all members are present and consent thereto.
Cal. RTC § 23624 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 11 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 23624
Section 23624
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be allowed as a credit against the “tax” (as defined by Section 23036) an amount equal to 10 percent of the amount of wages paid or incurred during the taxable year to each prisoner who is employed in a joint venture program established pursuant to Article 1.5 of Chapter 5 of Title 1 of Part 3 of the Penal Code, through agreement with the Director of Corrections.

(b) The Department of Corrections shall forward annually to the Franchise Tax Board a list of all employers certified by the Department of Corrections as active participants in a joint venture program pursuant to Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 2717.1) of Chapter 5 of Title 1 of Part 3 of the Penal Code. The list shall include the certified participant’s federal employer identification number.
Cal. PROB § 19527 — California Code / Code prob / Division 9 / Part 9 / Section 19527
Section 19527
Status: in_force

A debt, liability, or other obligation enforceable against property of a first trust is enforceable to the same extent against the property when held by the second trust after exercise of the decanting power.
Cal. BPC § 24074.3 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 9 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 24074.3
Section 24074.3
Status: in_force

(a) Within 30 days after the filing of an application for transfer of a license referred to in Section 24073, the intended transferee shall file with the department a statement executed under penalty of perjury that the purchase price or consideration as set forth in the escrow agreement required by Section 24074 has been deposited with the escrowholder. At the time such statement is filed with the department copies thereof shall be submitted by the intended transferee to the transferor and the escrowholder concerned. The 30-day period specified by this section may be extended by the department for good cause; however, the license shall not be transferred until the statement required by this section is received by the department.

(b) This section shall not apply in the case of transfers for which a guaranty of payment has been filed pursuant to Section 24074.4.
Cal. WAT § 13487 — California Code / Code wat / Division 7 / Chapter 6.6 / Section 13487
Section 13487
Status: in_force

(a) To fund the program authorized in this chapter, the state board may use a funding source that is authorized for and consistent with the purposes of this chapter.

(b) The state board shall use reasonable and feasible efforts to secure local matching funds for the purposes of funding projects pursuant to this chapter.