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Cal. LAB § 5710 — California Code / Code lab / Division 4 / Part 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 5710
Section 5710
Status: in_force

(a) The appeals board, a workers’ compensation judge, or any party to the action or proceeding, may, in any investigation or hearing before the appeals board, cause the deposition of witnesses residing within or without the state to be taken in the manner prescribed by law for like depositions in civil actions in the superior courts of this state under Title 4 (commencing with Section 2016.010) of Part 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure. To that end the attendance of witnesses and the production of records may be required. Depositions may be taken outside the state before any officer authorized to administer oaths. The appeals board or a workers’ compensation judge in any proceeding before the appeals board may cause evidence to be taken in other jurisdictions before the agency authorized to hear workers’ compensation matters in those other jurisdictions.

(b) If the employer or insurance carrier requests a deposition to be taken of an injured employee, or any person claiming benefits as a dependent of an injured employee, the deponent is entitled to receive in addition to all other benefits:

(1) All reasonable expenses of transportation, meals, and lodging incident to the deposition.

(2) Reimbursement for any loss of wages incurred during attendance at the deposition.

(3) One copy of the transcript of the deposition, without cost.

(4) A reasonable allowance for attorney’s fees for the deponent, if represented by an attorney licensed by the State Bar of this state. The fee shall be discretionary with, and, if allowed, shall be set by, the appeals board, but shall be paid by the employer or his or her insurer. The administrative director shall, on or before July 1, 2018, determine the range of reasonable fees to be paid.

(5) If interpretation services are required because the injured employee or deponent does not proficiently speak or understand the English language, upon a request from either, the employer shall pay for the services of a language interpreter certified or deemed certified pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 11435.05) of Chapter 4.5 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of, or Section 68566 of, the Government Code. The fee to be paid by the employer shall be in accordance with the fee schedule adopted by the administrative director and shall include any other deposition-related events as permitted by the administrative director.
Cal. HSC § 53553 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 31 / Part 12 / Chapter 3 / Section 53553
Section 53553
Status: in_force

For the purpose of carrying out this part, the Director of Finance may, by executive order, authorize the withdrawal from the General Fund of any amount or amounts not to exceed the amount of the unsold bonds which the committee has, by resolution, authorized to be sold for the purpose of carrying out this part. Any amounts withdrawn shall be deposited in the fund. Any money made available under this section shall be returned to the General Fund, plus the interest that the amounts would have earned in the Pooled Money Investment Account, from money received from the sale of bonds which would otherwise be deposited in that fund.
Cal. HSC § 1179.32 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 1 / Part 6 / Chapter 3 / Section 1179.32
Section 1179.32
Status: in_force

(a)  Solely for the purpose of authorizing the issuance and sale pursuant to the State General Obligation Bond Law of the bonds authorized by this part, the Children’s Hospital Bond Act Finance Committee is hereby created. For purposes of this part, the Children’s Hospital Bond Act Finance Committee is “the committee” as that term is used in the State General Obligation Bond Law. The committee consists of the Controller, Director of Finance, and the Treasurer, or their designated representatives. The Treasurer shall serve as chairperson of the committee. A majority of the committee may act for the committee.

(b)  The authority is designated the “board” for purposes of the State General Obligation Bond Law, and shall administer the fund pursuant to this part.
Cal. PUC § 1613 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 8.7 / Article 2 / Section 1613
Section 1613
Status: in_force

The SRVEVR Program and the SNPFA Program shall be considered a third-party program for compliance with the commission Decision 16-08-019 (August 18, 2016) Decision Providing Guidance for Initial Energy Efficiency Rolling Portfolio Business Plan Filings.
Cal. VEH § 2404.5 — California Code / Code veh / Division 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 2404.5
Section 2404.5
Status: in_force

The department shall obtain a vehicle suitable for registration and commercial safety inspections at border crossings into Mexico.
Cal. FIN § 14354 — California Code / Code fin / Division 5 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 14354
Section 14354
Status: in_force

There is established the Credit Union Fund in the State Treasury.
Cal. PRC § 72401 — California Code / Code prc / Division 38 / Chapter 1 / Section 72401
Section 72401
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares both of the following:

(a) To protect and enhance the quality of the marine waters of the state all of the following should be prohibited:

(1) The release of graywater or sewage by a large passenger vessel into the marine waters of the state or a marine sanctuary.

(2) The release of hazardous waste, other waste, sewage sludge, or oily bilgewater by a large passenger vessel or oceangoing ship into the marine waters of the state or a marine sanctuary.

(3) The release of graywater or sewage by an oceangoing ship into the marine waters of the state or a marine sanctuary.

(b) In response to an application from the State of California pursuant to this division, beginning March 2012, the United States Environmental Protection Agency prohibited the discharge of all sewage from large passenger vessels and large oceangoing ships, and created a No Discharge Zone along California’s 1,624-mile coastline from Mexico to Oregon and surrounding islands, the largest No Discharge Zone in the nation.
Cal. UIC § 3258 — California Code / Code uic / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 3258
Section 3258
Status: in_force

If a voluntary plan does not provide for the assumption by an admitted disability insurer of the liability of the employer to pay the benefits afforded by the plan, the director shall not approve it unless the employer files with the director the bond of an admitted surety insurer conditioned on the payment by the employer of its obligations under the plan, deposits with the director securities approved by the director to secure the payment of the obligations, or deposits with the director an irrevocable letter of credit. The penal sum of the bond or the amount of the deposit of securities or letter of credit shall be determined by the director and shall be not less than the product obtained by multiplying the rate of worker contributions in the ensuing year, as determined in Section 984, by 0.5 of the estimated taxable wages prescribed by Section 985 to be paid to the employees for the ensuing year. Upon approval, the bond, money, or securities shall upon the director’s written order be deposited with the Treasurer for the purpose specified in this section. The Treasurer shall give a receipt for the deposits and the state shall be responsible for the custody and safe return of any securities so deposited.
Cal. PRC § 5720 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 3.7 / Article 3 / Section 5720
Section 5720
Status: in_force

(a) The grant funds authorized for the program shall be allocated to counties, cities, and districts on the basis of their populations, as determined by the Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Department of Finance on the basis of the most recent verifiable census data and such other population data as the Department of Parks and Recreation may require to be furnished by any county, city, or district.

(b) Forty percent of the total funds available for grants shall be allocated to counties and regional park, open-space, or park and open-space districts formed pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 5500). Each county’s allocation shall be in the same ratio as the county’s population is to the state’s total population, except that each county shall be entitled to a minimum allocation of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). In any county that embraces all or part of the territory of a regional park, open-space, or park and open-space district whose board of directors is not the county board of supervisors, the amount allocated to the county shall be apportioned between the county and the regional district in proportion to the population of the county that is included within the territory of the regional district and the population of the county that is outside the territory of the regional district.

(c) (1) Sixty percent of the total funds available for grants shall be allocated to cities and districts, other than regional park, open-space, or park and open-space districts. Each city’s and each such district’s allocation shall be in the same ratio as the city’s or district’s population is to the combined total of the state’s population that is included in incorporated areas and in unincorporated areas within districts, except that each city or district shall be entitled to a minimum allocation of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000). In any instance in which the boundary of a city overlaps the boundary of a district, the population in the area of overlapping jurisdictions shall be attributed to each jurisdiction in proportion to the extent to which each operates and manages parks and recreational areas and facilities for that population. In any instance in which the boundary of a city overlaps the boundary of a district, and in the area of overlap the city does not operate and manage parks and recreational areas and facilities, all grant funds shall be allocated to the district.

(2) Each city and other district whose boundaries overlap, shall develop a specific plan for allocating the grant funds in accordance with the formula specified in paragraph (1). If, by October 1, 1986, the plan has not been agreed to by the affected jurisdictions and submitted to the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Director of Parks and Recreation shall determine the allocation of the grant funds among the affected jurisdictions.
Cal. WAT § 74752 — California Code / Code wat / Division 21 / Part 6 / Chapter 1 / Section 74752
Section 74752
Status: in_force

The treasurer shall pay out the moneys of the district only upon warrants of the county auditor, drawn upon order of the board signed by the president and attested by the secretary.
Cal. ELEC § 11007 — California Code / Code elec / Division 11 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 11007
Section 11007
Status: in_force

Except when a person has been appointed to office pursuant to Section 10229 because no person had been nominated to office, proceedings may not be commenced against an officer of a city, county, special district, school district, community college district, or county board of education in the event of one or more of any of the following:

(a) He or she has not held office during his current term for more than 90 days.

(b) A recall election has been determined in his or her favor within the last six months.

(c) His or her term of office ends within six months or less.
Cal. HSC § 41960.2 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 4 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 41960.2
Section 41960.2
Status: in_force

(a)  All installed systems for the control of gasoline vapors resulting from motor vehicle fueling operations shall be maintained in good working order in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications of the system certified pursuant to Section 41954.

(b)  Whenever a gasoline vapor recovery control system is repaired or rebuilt by someone other than the original manufacturer or its authorized representative, the person shall permanently affix a plate to the vapor recovery control system that identifies the repairer or rebuilder and specifies that only certified equipment was used. In addition, a rebuilder of a vapor control system shall remove any identification of the original manufacturer if the removal does not affect the continued safety or performance of the vapor control system.

(c)  (1)  The executive officer of the state board shall identify and list equipment defects in systems for the control of gasoline vapors resulting from motor vehicle fueling operations that substantially impair the effectiveness of the systems in reducing air contaminants. The defects shall be identified and listed for each certified system and shall be specified in the applicable certification documents for each system.

(2)  On or before January 1, 2001, and at least once every three years thereafter, the list required to be prepared pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be reviewed by the executive officer at a public workshop to determine whether the list requires an update to reflect changes in equipment technology or performance.

(3)  Notwithstanding the timeframes for the executive officer’s review of the list, as specified in paragraph (2), the executive officer may initiate a public review of the list upon a written request that demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the executive officer, the need for such a review. If the executive officer determines that an update is required, the update shall be completed no later than 12 months after the date of the determination.

(d)  When a district determines that a component contains a defect specified pursuant to subdivision (c), the district shall mark the component “Out of Order.” No person shall use or permit the use of the component until the component has been repaired, replaced, or adjusted, as necessary, and the district has reinspected the component or has authorized use of the component pending reinspection.

(e)  Where a district determines that a component is not in good working order but does not contain a defect specified pursuant to subdivision (c), the district shall provide the operator with a notice specifying the basis on which the component is not in good working order. If, within seven days, the operator provides the district with adequate evidence that the component is in good working order, the operator shall not be subject to liability under this division.
Cal. BPC § 860 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 14 / Section 860
Section 860
Status: in_force

(a) The Legislature finds and declares both of the following:

(1) California’s system of care suffers from a severe shortage of professionals and paraprofessionals in the healing arts to administer programs and provide services for older adults.

(2) As a result of rapidly changing age demographics in California, it is essential that we prepare a sufficient number of competent and qualified professionals and paraprofessionals in the healing arts to administer programs for, and provide services to, California’s older adults and adults with disabilities.

(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to require various professionals and paraprofessionals in the healing arts to complete certain educational requirements in aging and long-term care as a condition or licensure or renewal of licensure, or both.
Cal. PUC § 28831 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 6 / Section 28831
Section 28831
Status: in_force

All other things being equal, the general manager shall be chosen on the basis of his qualifications with special reference to his actual experience in or his knowledge of accepted practices in respect to the duties of his office as hereinafter set forth.
Cal. HSC § 121364 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 105 / Part 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 121364
Section 121364
Status: in_force

(a)  Within the territory under his or her jurisdiction, each local health officer may order examinations for tuberculosis infection for the purposes of directing preventive measures for persons in the territory, except those incarcerated in a state correctional institution, for whom the local health officer has reasonable grounds to determine are at heightened risk of tuberculosis exposure.

(b)  An order for examination pursuant to this section shall be in writing and shall include other terms and conditions as may be necessary to protect the public health.
Cal. HSC § 11575.5 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 10 / Chapter 10 / Article 3 / Section 11575.5
Section 11575.5
Status: in_force

In any action for abatement instituted pursuant to this article, all evidence otherwise authorized by law, including evidence of reputation in a community, as provided in the Evidence Code, shall be admissible to prove the existence of a nuisance.
Cal. INS § 922.8 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 10 / Section 922.8
Section 922.8
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner, after notice, comment period, and a hearing if requested by more than 10 affected insurers, may issue a bulletin setting forth reasonable requirements for the allowance of reinsurance as an asset or deduction from liability consistent with Sections 922.4 to 922.6, inclusive, including the following:

(1) Filing requirements for an accredited assuming insurer.

(2) Accreditation requirements for an assuming insurer with less than a twenty million dollar ($20,000,000) surplus as regards policyholders.

(3) The definition of “liabilities” as used in Sections 922.4 and 922.5.

(4) Investment guidelines for trust funds established and maintained pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 922.4.

(5) Definitions and required or permitted conditions for trust funds established and maintained pursuant to Section 922.5.

(6) Requirements of letters of credit established and maintained pursuant to Section 922.5.

(b) On or before January 1, 1998, the commissioner shall notify the Legislature that the bulletin has been promulgated so that the Legislature is able to ensure the commissioner’s compliance with the requirements of this subdivision.

(c) The bulletin authorized by this section shall have the same force and effect, and may be enforced by the commissioner to the same extent and degree, as regulations issued by the commissioner until the time that the commissioner issues additional or amended regulations pursuant to subdivision (d).

(d) The commissioner shall adopt regulations implementing the provisions of this law, that shall supersede the bulletin authorized by this section, no later than December 31, 2001.
Cal. PRC § 25983 — California Code / Code prc / Division 15 / Chapter 12 / Section 25983
Section 25983
Status: in_force

A tree or shrub that is maintained in violation of Section 25982 is a private nuisance, as defined in Section 3481 of the Civil Code, if the person who maintains or permits the tree or shrub to be maintained fails to remove or alter the tree or shrub after receiving a written notice from the owner or agent of the affected solar collector requesting compliance with the requirements of Section 25982.
Cal. BPC § 10175 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 10175
Section 10175
Status: in_force

Upon grounds provided in this article and the other articles of this chapter, the license of any real estate licensee may be revoked or suspended in accordance with the provisions of this part relating to hearings.
Cal. FAC § 56804 — California Code / Code fac / Division 20 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 56804
Section 56804
Status: in_force

“Commissioner,” with respect to any matter which relates to a particular market, means the deputy labor commissioner who is in charge of the office of the Labor Commissioner which is located nearest to that market.
Cal. PRC § 10282 — California Code / Code prc / Division 10.3 / Section 10282
Section 10282
Status: in_force

(a) Under the grant program, a local government entity, nonprofit organization, authority, or joint powers authority may apply to the department for a planning grant to be used for the protection of agricultural lands and grazing lands, including oak woodlands and grasslands. In addition to any requirements established by the department, to be eligible for a grant under the grant program, an applicant shall do all of the following:

(1) Identify and map, utilizing the designations in the farmlands mapping and monitoring program of the Department of Conservation pursuant to Section 65570 of the Government Code, existing or potential agricultural lands in its jurisdiction.

(2) Specify its existing goals, objectives, policies, or programs that support the long-term protection of agricultural land.

(3) Specify the proposed changes to its existing goals, objectives, policies, or programs that support the long-term protection of agricultural land.

(4) Specify how the planning grant would be used to improve the long-term protection of agricultural land within its jurisdiction.

(b) A grant awarded by the department under the grant program shall not exceed five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to any applicant, or seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) if the department determines that a grant application is for collaborative planning activities proposed to include two or more adjacent counties, cities, or city and county.

(c) In granting funds pursuant to this division, the department shall give priority to proposals that include matching funds from local sources.

(d) A grant proposal by a park or open-space district, resource conservation district, other special district, authority, or joint powers authority shall be approved by resolution of the city, county, or city and county, or multiple cities and counties, whose jurisdiction the proposal is intended to benefit. The city, county, or city and county shall provide evidence that it is willing to implement some of the planning process funded by the grant.

(e) The purposes for which a grant made pursuant to this division for agricultural protection may include, but need not be limited to, the following:

(1) To update the general plan of a city, county, or city and county to improve protection of agricultural land, or a zoning ordinance designed to improve protection of agricultural land.

(2) To develop multicounty strategies to protect agricultural land.

(3) To develop city-county agreements to protect agricultural land.

(4) To develop strategies to implement existing general plan provisions, city-county agreements, or multicounty agreements to protect agricultural land, including technical assistance.

(5) To develop public-private partnerships for the long-term protection and stewardship of agricultural lands.
Cal. HSC § 122390.1 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 105 / Part 6 / Chapter 12 / Section 122390.1
Section 122390.1
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, “mobile or traveling housing facility” means a transporting vehicle, including, but not limited to, a car, truck, trailer, bus, or recreational vehicle used to transport animals by an entity described in Section 122390.3.
Cal. COM § 9401 — California Code / Code com / Division 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 9401
Section 9401
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b) and in Sections 9406, 9407, 9408, and 9409, whether a debtor’s rights in collateral may be voluntarily or involuntarily transferred is governed by law other than this division.

(b) An agreement between the debtor and secured party which prohibits a transfer of the debtor’s rights in collateral or makes the transfer a default does not prevent the transfer from taking effect.