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Cal. PUC § 334 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.3 / Article 2 / Section 334
Section 334
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that in order to ensure the success of electric industry restructuring, in the transition to a new market structure it is important to ensure a reliable supply of electricity. Reliable electric service is of paramount importance to the safety, health, and comfort of the people of California. Transmission connections between electric utilities allow them to share generation resources and reduce the number of powerplants necessary to maintain a reliable system. The connections between utilities also create exposure to events that can cause widespread and extended transmission and service outages that reach far beyond the originating utility service area. California utilities and those in the western United States voluntarily adhere to reliability standards developed by the Western Electricity Coordinating Council. The economic cost of extended electricity outages, such as those that occurred in California and throughout the Western Electricity Coordinating Council on July 2, 1996, and August 10, 1996, to California’s residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial customers is significant. The proposed restructuring of the electricity industry would transfer responsibility for ensuring short- and long-term reliability away from electric utilities and regulatory bodies to the Independent System Operator and various market-based mechanisms. The Legislature has an interest in ensuring that the change in the locus of responsibility for reliability does not expose California citizens to undue economic risk in connection with system reliability.
Cal. BPC § 7501.9 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 11 / Article 2 / Section 7501.9
Section 7501.9
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature, consistent with Section 128.5 of the Business and Professions Code, that the bureau shall not maintain a reserve balance of funds greater than the amount necessary to fund operating expenses of the bureau and that the bureau shall periodically review fees pursuant to this chapter to evaluate the appropriateness of each fee and the regulatory costs associated with each fee.
Cal. WAT § 52260 — California Code / Code wat / Division 15 / Part 8 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 52260
Section 52260
Status: in_force

Any district which has issued bonds of different denominations, may, by order entered in its minutes, upon request of holders thereof, and upon the deposit of the outstanding bonds with the board, issue to the holders of the deposited bonds, bonds in the same form but in different denominations having the same aggregate face value and maturity.
Cal. HSC § 43005 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 43005
Section 43005
Status: in_force

Section 43004 of this code, and Sections 4000.1 and 27156 of the Vehicle Code, shall not apply to a motor vehicle altered or modified to use a fuel other than gasoline or diesel completed prior to August 31, 1969.
Cal. BPC § 19882 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 5 / Article 5 / Section 19882
Section 19882
Status: in_force

(a) If at any time the commission denies a license to, or revokes the license of, an individual owner of any security issued by a corporation that applies for or holds an owner license, both of the following shall apply:

(1) The commission shall immediately notify the individual and the corporation of that fact.

(2) The owner of the security shall sell the security for an amount not greater than fair market value, within 60 calendar days of the denial or revocation. Upon a showing of due diligence, the commission may extend the time for selling the security.

(b) Beginning upon the date when the commission serves notice of the denial upon the corporation, it is unlawful for the denied security owner to do any of the following:

(1) Receive any dividend, income, or interest upon any security described in subdivision (a), except dividends equal to the good faith estimate of the owner’s personal share of any income tax due on the ownership interest until the date of the sale, as determined in writing by an independent certified public accountant, or as may be necessary to protect the election of the gambling enterprise to be treated as an “S corporation” under Subchapter S (commencing with Section 1361) of Chapter 1 of Subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code.

(2) Exercise, directly or through any trustee or nominee, any voting right conferred by any security described in subdivision (a).

(3) Receive any remuneration in any form from the corporation for services rendered or for any other purpose.

(c) Every security issued by a corporate owner licensee shall bear a statement, on both sides of the certificate evidencing the security, of the restrictions imposed by this section.

(d) (1) The commission may, at its discretion, not apply the provisions of subdivision (b) or paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) when the person who has been denied a license was denied that license solely due to the person’s failure to clearly establish eligibility and qualification for licensure as described in subdivision (a) of Section 19859.

(2) Paragraph (1) shall not apply if additional grounds for denial of the license existed, whether or not those grounds were formally provided as the reason for the denial.
Cal. FAC § 73163 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 11 / Article 4 / Section 73163
Section 73163
Status: in_force

The commission may enter into contracts to render service in formulating and conducting plans and programs authorized under this chapter.
Cal. FAC § 585 — California Code / Code fac / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 9 / Section 585
Section 585
Status: in_force

This article shall apply to the University of California only to the extent that the Regents of the University of California, by resolution, make any of these provisions applicable to the university.
Cal. INS § 706.5 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 706.5
Section 706.5
Status: in_force

The commissioner, in addition to any other proper ground for denying a certificate of authority to a nonadmitted insurer, may deny such certificate whenever, in his judgment, the investments of such insurer are not so made as to make available within a reasonable time sufficient moneys to meet promptly any demand which might in the ordinary course of events be properly made against the insurer. In the case of an admitted insurer, whenever the commissioner finds such a condition to exist, he may order such insurer to cease to effect new contracts of insurance until its financial circumstances are changed sufficiently to remove such condition. The commissioner may suspend or revoke the certificate of authority of any admitted insurer which fails to comply with such order.

The commissioner shall not issue such order under this section to any solvent admitted insurer if 25 per cent or more in value of the assets thereof is in cash or invested in the securities specified by sections 1171, 1172, 1173, 1174 and 1175, or in securities specified in sections 1191 and 1192 if such securities are listed on a securities exchange, subject to regulation, supervision, or control under a statute of the United States of America. The provisions of this section likewise apply to reciprocal or interinsurance exchanges.
Cal. PUC § 28842 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 28842
Section 28842
Status: in_force

The Office of the BART Inspector General shall receive one million dollars ($1,000,000) from an allocation of bridge toll revenue from the Bay Area Toll Authority. In the second and subsequent years of operation of the office, the authority may increase the amount of funding allocated for this purpose to the extent funds are requested and justified by the office and can be accommodated in the authority’s budget.
Cal. PRC § 5095.52 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 1.57 / Section 5095.52
Section 5095.52
Status: in_force

To the extent feasible, the plan shall do all of the following:

(a) Identify specific opportunities and priorities for acquisition and development of new and existing parks and recreational opportunities, with priority given to the following:

(1) Areas with significant or threatened natural resource values, as blue oak and sycamore woodlands, riparian and wetland areas, and native grasslands.

(2) Areas along river corridors and other water bodies, and in the Sacramento/San Joaquin Delta.

(3) Areas that can be linked with other state park units or public lands, providing natural corridors and linkages for wildlife and trails.

(4) Areas with unique California cultural and historical values.

(5) Areas with the capacity to support recreational activities for which there is a demonstrated unmet public interest and demand.

(b) Expand opportunities and facilities for multiple and diverse recreational activities, based on identified public interest and demand.

(c) Expand educational and interpretive services and facilities, focusing on the unique cultural and historical resources of the Central Valley.
Cal. BPC § 19266.2 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 3.1 / Article 5.4 / Section 19266.2
Section 19266.2
Status: in_force

This article does not apply to a subhauling agreement when the subhauler is not otherwise subject to this chapter for activity related to the subhauling agreement.
Cal. FAC § 78486 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 23 / Article 4 / Section 78486
Section 78486
Status: in_force

One nonvoting member of the council may be appointed by the secretary to represent each of the following entities:

(a) The department.

(b) The Department of Fish and Game.

(c) The California Sea Grant Program.

(d) The State Department of Health Services.
Cal. LAB § 6800 — California Code / Code lab / Division 5 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 6800
Section 6800
Status: in_force

The division has jurisdiction over:

(a) The safety and health of railroad employees employed in offices and in shops devoted to the construction, maintenance or repair of railroad equipment, and all other railroad employees with respect to occupational health, including, but not limited to, air contaminants, noise, sanitation and availability of drinking water.

(b) The occupational safety and health of employees of rail rapid transit systems, electric interurban railroads, or street railroads.

(c) The safety of employees of all other public utilities as defined in the Public Utilities Act.
Cal. EVID § 1228 — California Code / Code evid / Division 10 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 1228
Section 1228
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purpose of establishing the elements of the crime in order to admit as evidence the confession of a person accused of violating Section 261, 264.1, 285, 286, 287, 288, 289, or 647a of, or former Section 288a of, the Penal Code, a court, in its discretion, may determine that a statement of the complaining witness is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if it finds all of the following:

(a) The statement was made by a minor child under the age of 12, and the contents of the statement were included in a written report of a law enforcement official or an employee of a county welfare department.

(b) The statement describes the minor child as a victim of sexual abuse.

(c) The statement was made prior to the defendant’s confession. The court shall view with caution the testimony of a person recounting hearsay where there is evidence of personal bias or prejudice.

(d) There are no circumstances, such as significant inconsistencies between the confession and the statement concerning material facts establishing any element of the crime or the identification of the defendant, that would render the statement unreliable.

(e) The minor child is found to be unavailable pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (a) of Section 240 or refuses to testify.

(f) The confession was memorialized in a trustworthy fashion by a law enforcement official.

If the prosecution intends to offer a statement of the complaining witness pursuant to this section, the prosecution shall serve a written notice upon the defendant at least 10 days prior to the hearing or trial at which the prosecution intends to offer the statement.

If the statement is offered during trial, the court’s determination shall be made out of the presence of the jury. If the statement is found to be admissible pursuant to this section, it shall be admitted out of the presence of the jury and solely for the purpose of determining the admissibility of the confession of the defendant.
Cal. HSC § 18871.6 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 13 / Part 2.3 / Chapter 8 / Section 18871.6
Section 18871.6
Status: in_force

The department shall adopt regulations to ensure adequate animal control within parks.
Cal. HSC § 12688 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 11 / Part 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 12688
Section 12688
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for a person to advertise to sell or transfer any class of fireworks, including agricultural and wildlife fireworks or model rocket motors, unless he or she possesses a valid license or permit.
Cal. EVID § 1152 — California Code / Code evid / Division 9 / Chapter 3 / Section 1152
Section 1152
Status: in_force

(a) Evidence that a person has, in compromise or from humanitarian motives, furnished or offered or promised to furnish money or any other thing, act, or service to another who has sustained or will sustain or claims that he or she has sustained or will sustain loss or damage, as well as any conduct or statements made in negotiation thereof, is inadmissible to prove his or her liability for the loss or damage or any part of it.

(b) In the event that evidence of an offer to compromise is admitted in an action for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing or violation of subdivision (h) of Section 790.03 of the Insurance Code, then at the request of the party against whom the evidence is admitted, or at the request of the party who made the offer to compromise that was admitted, evidence relating to any other offer or counteroffer to compromise the same or substantially the same claimed loss or damage shall also be admissible for the same purpose as the initial evidence regarding settlement. Other than as may be admitted in an action for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing or violation of subdivision (h) of Section 790.03 of the Insurance Code, evidence of settlement offers shall not be admitted in a motion for a new trial, in any proceeding involving an additur or remittitur, or on appeal.

(c) This section does not affect the admissibility of evidence of any of the following:

(1) Partial satisfaction of an asserted claim or demand without questioning its validity when such evidence is offered to prove the validity of the claim.

(2) A debtor’s payment or promise to pay all or a part of his or her preexisting debt when such evidence is offered to prove the creation of a new duty on his or her part or a revival of his or her preexisting duty.
Cal. BPC § 10165.1 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 10165.1
Section 10165.1
Status: in_force

This article does not require the department to post or publish electronic mail addresses or telephone numbers collected pursuant to Section 10150, 10151, or 10162, and if released by the department, the information shall be released in a way that discourages its use in unauthorized or unsolicited commercial electronic mail advertisement programs.
Cal. PUC § 6234 — California Code / Code puc / Division 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 6234
Section 6234
Status: in_force

At any time not later than the hour set for the hearing of objections, any person interested may make written protest stating objections against the granting of the franchise. The protest shall be signed by the protestant and be delivered to the clerk of the legislative body. At the time set for hearing objections the legislative body shall proceed to hear and pass upon all protests so made and its decision shall be final and conclusive, subject to the right of referendum of the people. The legislative body may adjourn the hearing from time to time.

If no protest in writing is delivered to the clerk up to the hour set for hearing, or such protests as are filed have been heard and determined by the legislative body to be insufficient, or have been overruled or denied, the legislative body may grant the franchise. The franchise shall be granted by ordinance adopted in the manner prescribed by law for the enactment of ordinances by the granting body.
Cal. WAT § 26670 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 10 / Chapter 9 / Section 26670
Section 26670
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, “public agency” means any city or district, other than an irrigation district, authorized to distribute water, which is in whole or in part included within the exterior boundaries of an irrigation district.
Cal. PUC § 130350 — California Code / Code puc / Division 12 / Chapter 4 / Article 6 / Section 130350
Section 130350
Status: in_force

A retail transactions and use tax ordinance applicable in the incorporated and unincorporated territory of the County of Los Angeles may be adopted by the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission in accordance with Part 1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, provided that two-thirds of the electors voting on the measure vote to authorize its enactment at a special election called for that purpose by the commission.
Cal. HSC § 120455 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 105 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 120455
Section 120455
Status: in_force

[Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 105, Sec. 38.   (AB 144)   Effective September 17, 2025.   Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions.   See later operative version added by Sec. 39 of Stats. 2025, Ch. 105.]
(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a person shall not be liable for any injury caused by an act or omission in prescribing, dispensing, ordering, furnishing, or in the administration of a vaccine or other immunizing agent, including the residual effects of the vaccine or immunizing agent, if the immunization is required by state law, administered in accordance with guidance from the State Department of Public Health pursuant to Section 120164, or given as part of an outreach program pursuant to Sections 120400 through 120415, inclusive, and the act or omission does not constitute willful misconduct or gross negligence.

(b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.

[Repealed (in Sec. 38) and added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 105, Sec. 39.   (AB 144)   Effective September 17, 2025.   Operative January 1, 2030, by its own provisions.]
(a) A person shall not be liable for any injury caused by an act or omission in the administration of a vaccine or other immunizing agent to a minor, including the residual effects of the vaccine or immunizing agent, if the immunization is either required by state law, or given as part of an outreach program pursuant to Sections 120400 through 120415, inclusive, and the act or omission does not constitute willful misconduct or gross negligence.

(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2030.
Cal. PUC § 103571 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 15 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 103571
Section 103571
Status: in_force

The provisions of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 99000) of Part 11 of this division are applicable to the district.
Cal. PRC § 9151 — California Code / Code prc / Division 9 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 9151
Section 9151
Status: in_force

A resource conservation district may be formed pursuant to this division to provide resource conservation services for the protection, conservation, restoration, or enhancement of natural resources. Resource conservation services may include the development and implementation of programs, projects, practices, and activities on public and private lands for all, but not limited to, the following purposes:

(a) The control of runoff, the prevention or control of soil erosion, the development and distribution of water, the implementation of erosion stabilization projects, and the improvement of land capabilities.

(b) Protecting people, communities, ecosystems, and public and private resources from devastating wildfire, flood, drought, and other human-made and natural disasters.

(c) Protecting, conserving, restoring, promoting, and improving the health, resilience, and adaptability to climate change of natural, working, and urban lands.

(d) Protecting and improving water quality, conserving water resources, and developing and distributing water.

(e) Planning, preparing for, and addressing sea level rise, storm surge, and other threats to the conservation and preservation of natural resources in coastal areas.

(f) Protecting, conserving, and restoring California’s biodiversity and soil biology, including, but not limited to, plants and wildlife.

(g) Controlling and eradicating invasive species, disease, and pests on natural, working, and urban lands.

(h) Restoring, enhancing, and providing stewardship of forest resources.

(i) Restoring and enhancing of agricultural lands to sustain California’s agricultural economy.

(j) Providing technical assistance to landowners and land managers in pursuit of all of the above.
Cal. FAC § 13127.91 — California Code / Code fac / Division 7 / Chapter 2 / Article 14 / Section 13127.91
Section 13127.91
Status: in_force

The director shall suspend the registration of any pesticide product that contains an active ingredient identified pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 13127 for which the registrant fails to do any of the following:

(a) Respond to the director’s notification of a data gap.

(b) Submit progress reports as required by Section 13127.9.

(c) Demonstrate reasonable progress toward completion of all the mandatory health effects studies.
Cal. PRC § 4133 — California Code / Code prc / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 4133
Section 4133
Status: in_force

The department shall, with the approval of the Department of General Services, for periods not to exceed three years, enter into a contract with any county which enacts an ordinance as provided in Section 4129. The budgeted sums in Section 4132 are subject to annual review in the budget process.
Cal. INS § 1728 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 12 / Section 1728
Section 1728
Status: in_force

Every resident insurance property broker-agent and every resident insurance casualty broker-agent shall maintain a principal office in this state for the transaction of business. The address of the office shall, pursuant to Section 1658, be specified on all applications for license and renewal applications.
Cal. FGC § 3037 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 3037
Section 3037
Status: in_force

A hunting license authorizes the person to whom it is issued to take birds and mammals, in accordance with law, for a term of one year from July 1st to June 30th, or, if issued after the beginning of such term, for the remainder of the term.