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Cal. RTC § 32390 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 14 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 32390
Section 32390
Status: in_force

(a) A collection cost recovery fee shall be imposed on any person that fails to pay an amount of tax, interest, penalty, or other amount due and payable under this part. The collection cost recovery fee shall be in an amount less than or equal to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration’s costs for collection, as reasonably determined by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. The collection cost recovery fee shall be imposed only if the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration has mailed its demand notice, to that person for payment, that advises that continued failure to pay the amount due may result in collection action, including the imposition of a collection cost recovery fee.

(b) Interest shall not accrue with respect to the collection cost recovery fee provided by this section.

(c) The collection cost recovery fee imposed pursuant to this section shall be collected in the same manner as the collection of any other tax imposed by this part.

(d) (1) If the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration finds that a person’s failure to pay any amount under this part is due to reasonable cause and circumstances beyond the person’s control, and occurred notwithstanding the exercise of ordinary care and the absence of willful neglect, the person shall be relieved of the collection cost recovery fee provided by this section.

(2) Any person seeking to be relieved of the collection cost recovery fee shall file with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration a statement under penalty of perjury setting forth the facts upon which the person bases the claim for relief.

(e) Subdivision (a) shall be operative with respect to a demand notice for payment which is mailed on or after January 1, 2011.

(f) Collection cost recovery fee revenues shall be deposited in the same manner as revenues derived from any other tax imposed by this part.
Cal. PRC § 48704 — California Code / Code prc / Division 30 / Part 7 / Chapter 5 / Section 48704
Section 48704
Status: in_force

(a) No later than 90 days before a stewardship plan is required to be submitted to the department, the department shall notify each manufacturer acting individually and each stewardship organization of its reasonable regulatory costs, including its full personnel costs, related to implementing and enforcing this chapter. This shall include the actual and reasonable costs associated with regulation development pursuant to Section 48701.1 and other startup activities before the stewardship plan is submitted and approved.

(b) Manufacturers and stewardship organizations shall collectively pay on a quarterly basis the department’s administrative fee for its reasonably incurred regulatory costs, as described in subdivision (a). Manufacturer and stewardship organizations shall pay the fee on or before the last day of the month following the end of each quarter.

(c) The Architectural Paint Stewardship Account, established pursuant to Section 48704.1, as it read on January 1, 2024, in the Integrated Waste Management Fund created pursuant to Section 40135, is hereby renamed the Paint Product Stewardship Account. The Architectural Paint Stewardship Penalty Subaccount, established in that fund pursuant to Section 48704.1, as it read on January 1, 2024, is hereby renamed the Paint Product Stewardship Penalty Subaccount. The renamed account and subaccount shall remain in the fund.

(d) All fees collected by the department pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited into the Paint Product Stewardship Account and may be expended by the department, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to cover the department’s reasonable costs to implement this chapter and to reimburse any outstanding loans made from other funds used to finance regulation development and startup costs of the department’s activities pursuant to this chapter. The moneys in the Paint Product Stewardship Account shall not be expended for any other purpose. The department shall enforce this chapter.

(e) All civil penalties collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited into the Paint Product Stewardship Penalty Subaccount and may be expended by the department, upon appropriation by the Legislature, to cover the department’s reasonable costs to implement this chapter.
Cal. PUC § 132372 — California Code / Code puc / Division 12.7 / Chapter 3 / Article 8 / Section 132372
Section 132372
Status: in_force

(a) The consolidated agency may purchase transit equipment such as cars, trolley buses, motorbuses, light rail vehicles, or rolling equipment, and may execute agreements, leases, and equipment trust certificates in the forms customarily used by private corporations engaged in the transit business appropriate to effect the purchase and leasing of transit equipment, and may dispose of the equipment trust certificates upon the terms and conditions that the consolidated agency may deem appropriate.

(b) Payment for transit equipment, or rentals therefor, may be made in installments, and the deferred installments may be evidenced by equipment trust certificates that are or will be legally available to the consolidated agency. Title to the equipment shall not vest in the consolidated agency until the equipment trust certificates are paid.
Cal. INS § 820 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 8 / Section 820
Section 820
Status: in_force

The terms used in this article shall be given the meanings herein set forth, but such meanings shall not, merely by reason of enactment in this article, govern the interpretation of any other provision of this code.
Cal. VEH § 7 — California Code / Code veh / Section 7
Section 7
Status: in_force

Division, chapter, and article headings do not in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of the provisions of this code.
Cal. PROB § 1960 — California Code / Code prob / Division 4 / Part 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 1960
Section 1960
Status: in_force

If the person named in the petition already has a conservator, the court may authorize that person to consent to sterilization or may appoint another person as limited conservator under the provisions of this chapter. The court shall ensure that the person or agency designated as conservator under this chapter is capable of adequately representing and safeguarding the interests of the conservatee.
Cal. PRC § 9305 — California Code / Code prc / Division 9 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 9305
Section 9305
Status: in_force

After all have qualified the directors first elected shall meet and classify themselves by lot into two classes as nearly equal in number as possible. The term of office of those in the class having the least number shall expire at noon on the last Friday in November of the next even-numbered year after the year in which the meeting is held. The term of office of those in the other class shall expire at noon on the last Friday in November of the second even-numbered year after the year in which the meeting is held.
Cal. VEH § 16020.3 — California Code / Code veh / Division 7 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 16020.3
Section 16020.3
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any employer that owns a vanpool vehicle, as described in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 17149 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall maintain evidence of financial responsibility with respect to that vehicle in the same form and amount as described in Section 5391.2 of the Public Utilities Code.
Cal. PCC § 20893.5 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 59 / Section 20893.5
Section 20893.5
Status: in_force

All bids for construction work shall be presented under sealed cover and shall be accompanied by one of the following forms of bidder’s security:

(a) Cash.

(b) A cashier’s check made payable to the local agency.

(c) A certified check made payable to the local agency.

(d) A bidder’s bond executed by an admitted surety insurer, made payable to the local agency.

Upon an award to the lowest bidder, the security of an unsuccessful bidder shall be returned in a reasonable period of time, but in no event shall that security be held by the local agency beyond 60 days from the time the award is made.
Cal. BPC § 13535 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 5 / Chapter 14 / Article 12 / Section 13535
Section 13535
Status: in_force

If any motor vehicle fuel or lubricant is advertised for sale, but not under any brand designation, the words “no brand” shall be used on the advertising medium as a brand designation.
Cal. PUC § 98021 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 10 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 98021
Section 98021
Status: in_force

The request for the formation of the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District may be made by resolution or by petition as set out in this chapter.
Cal. FAC § 74905 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 12.7 / Article 4 / Section 74905
Section 74905
Status: in_force

The commission may establish an annual budget according to accepted accounting practices. The budget shall be concurred in by the secretary prior to disbursement of funds, except for disbursements made pursuant to Section 74896.
Cal. HSC § 124120.5 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 106 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 6.5 / Section 124120.5
Section 124120.5
Status: in_force

A newborn hearing screening test shall not be performed without the written consent of the parent.
Cal. HNC § 1717 — California Code / Code hnc / Division 6 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 1717
Section 1717
Status: in_force

If a harbor agency administering granted public trust property is a department of a local governmental body, any negotiations between the two entities with respect to any infrastructure financing, operations, or any other activity requiring action by the harbor agency shall be undertaken at arm’s length in recognition of the duties of the harbor agency to effectuate statewide interests.
Cal. PUC § 132425 — California Code / Code puc / Division 12.7 / Chapter 6 / Section 132425
Section 132425
Status: in_force

The LACMTA shall identify and expeditiously enter into an agreement with the authority to hold in trust with the authority all real and personal property, and any other assets accumulated in the planning, design, and construction of the project, including, but not limited to, rights-of-way, documents, third-party agreements, contracts, and design documents, as necessary for completion of the project.
Cal. BPC § 1221 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 1221
Section 1221
Status: in_force

The department may employ special examiners, and may make regulations for the conduct of examinations under this chapter.
Cal. SHC § 35555 — California Code / Code shc / Division 18 / Part 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 35555
Section 35555
Status: in_force

A commissioner may be removed by a four-fifths vote of the legislative body at any time.
Cal. HSC § 13183 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 12 / Part 2 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 3 / Section 13183
Section 13183
Status: in_force

Every natural person who services, charges, or tests any portable fire extinguisher shall affix a tag to the serviced unit. Such tag shall indicate the date upon which the service work was performed and it shall bear the signature of such natural person, and other information specified by the State Fire Marshal.
Cal. WIC § 990 — California Code / Code wic / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 990
Section 990
Status: in_force

As used in this article:

(a) “Acquiring” means obtaining ownership of an existing facility in fee simple for use as a youth center.

(b) “Altering” or “renovating” means making modifications to an existing facility that are necessary for cost-effective use as a youth center, including restoration, repair, expansion, and all related physical improvements.

(c) “Applicant” means a nonprofit agency that serves youth, including, but not limited to, organizations such as Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Camp Fire, Inc., California 4-H Programs, the California Police Activities League, and camping organizations that have been operating in California for a period of not less than two years. An applicant does not have to be operating in the county of application in order to be a qualified applicant.

(d) “Constructing” means the purchase or building of a new facility, including the costs of land acquisition and architectural and engineering fees.

(e) “Department” means the Department of the Youth Authority.

(f) “Nonprofit organization” means an agency or organization that serves youth that is exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is owned and operated by one or more corporations or associations with no part of the net earnings benefiting any private shareholder or individual.

(g) “Programs” means services and activities provided in a youth center, including, but not limited to, recreation, health and fitness, citizenship and leadership development, job training, delinquency prevention such as antigang programs, teen pregnancy prevention programs, and counseling for problems such as drug and alcohol abuse.
Cal. PRC § 21080.50 — California Code / Code prc / Division 13 / Chapter 2.6 / Section 21080.50
Section 21080.50
Status: in_force

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

(1) “Interim motel housing project” or “project” means the conversion of a structure with a certificate of occupancy as a motel, hotel, residential hotel, or hostel to supportive or transitional housing, and the conversion meets one or both of the following conditions:

(A) It does not result in the expansion of more than 10 percent of the floor area of any individual living unit in the structure.

(B) It does not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.

(2) “Residential hotel” has the same meaning as defined in Section 50519 of the Health and Safety Code.

(3) “Supportive housing” means housing linked to onsite or offsite supportive services and with no limit on length of stay for persons with low incomes who have one or more disabilities and may include, among other populations, adults, emancipated minors, families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals exiting from institutional settings, veterans, and homeless people.

(4) “Supportive services” means services that are provided on a voluntary basis to residents of supportive or transitional housing, including, but not limited to, a combination of subsidized and permanent housing services, intensive case management, medical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment services, benefits advocacy, and other services or service referrals necessary to obtain and maintain housing.

(5) “Transitional housing” means temporary housing linked to supportive services that is offered, usually for a period of up to 24 months, to facilitate movement to permanent housing for persons with low incomes who may have one or more disabilities, and may include, among other populations, adults, emancipated minors, families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals exiting from institutional settings, veterans, and homeless people.

(b) This division does not apply to an interim motel housing project.

(c) A lead agency that determines an interim motel housing project is exempt pursuant to this section shall file a notice of exemption in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 21152 with the Office of Planning and Research.
Cal. BPC § 12718 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 5 / Chapter 7 / Section 12718
Section 12718
Status: in_force

Any person who does any of the following acts is guilty of a misdemeanor:

(a) Requests any person to weigh, measure, or count any commodity falsely or incorrectly.

(b) Requests a false or incorrect weighmaster certificate.

(c) Furnishes or gives false information to a weighmaster for use in the completion of a weighmaster certificate.

(d) Knowingly presents for payment a false weighmaster certificate.

(e) Knowingly issues a weighmaster certificate giving thereon a false weight, measure, or count.

(f) Alters a weighmaster certificate resulting in giving thereon a false weight, measure, or count.

(g) Possesses unfilled or unused weighmaster certificate forms, if he or she is not a weighmaster.

(h) Issues a weighmaster certificate that contains alterations or omissions of gross or tare weights, net only weights, or measurements.
Cal. HSC § 124550 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 106 / Part 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 124550
Section 124550
Status: in_force

The department shall maintain a program for seasonal agricultural and migratory workers and their families, consisting of all of the following:

(a)  Studies of the health and health services for seasonal agricultural and migratory workers and their families throughout the state.

(b)  Technical and financial assistance to local agencies concerned with the health of seasonal agricultural and migratory workers and their families.

(c)  Coordination with similar programs of the federal government, other states, and voluntary agencies.
Cal. PUC § 816.5 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 816.5
Section 816.5
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article or in Article 6 (commencing with Section 851) requires a common carrier by railroad subject to the Interstate Commerce Act (49 U.S.C. Sec. 10101 et seq.) or passenger stage corporation to secure from the commission authority to execute any conditional sales contract for the purchase of motor vehicle or railroad equipment or any note or chattel mortgage on that equipment securing the payment of all, or any part, of the purchase price.
Cal. HSC § 33000 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 24 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 33000
Section 33000
Status: in_force

This part may be cited as the Community Redevelopment Law.
Cal. FGC § 8700 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 8700
Section 8700
Status: in_force

Any line used on a gill net which shall tend to cause the webbing of such gill net to bag or hang slack shall cause such net to lose its identity as a gill net and become a trammel net.
Cal. WIC § 19708 — California Code / Code wic / Division 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 7 / Section 19708
Section 19708
Status: in_force

(a) Information in the appellant’s case record shall, upon request and proper identification, be disclosed to the person or his or her authorized representative. Medical, psychological, or other information which the department believes may be harmful to the person shall not be released directly to that person, but shall be provided through his or her authorized representative, including, but not limited to, a physician or a licensed or certified psychologist. All records made or kept by any public officer or agency in connection with the administration of any vocational rehabilitation program shall be open for inspection by the applicant or client to which the information relates and by any other person authorized in writing by the applicant or client. The written authorization shall be dated and signed by the applicant or client and shall expire one year from the date of execution.

(b) In the event of any hearing under the provisions of this chapter, the authorized representative of the appellant shall be entitled to inspect the case record relating to the appellant prior to, as well as during, the hearing.
Cal. UIC § 1589 — California Code / Code uic / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 4 / Section 1589
Section 1589
Status: in_force

In lieu of filing claims for refund and interest payable on refunds against each of the funds from which an amount has been determined to be due under this division, the director may file a single claim with the State Controller showing the amount payable from each fund for payment from the Contingent Fund, and the Controller shall thereupon draw his warrant on the Contingent Fund and transfer the amounts certified by the director to be due from the Clearing Account—Unemployment Fund, the Employment Training Fund, the Unemployment Compensation Disability Fund, and the Personal Income Tax Fund, to the Contingent Fund.
Cal. WAT § 23552 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 6.5 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 23552
Section 23552
Status: in_force

The board of the district may in lieu in whole or in part of levying ad valorem assessments for repayment of construction costs under a contract with the United States pursuant to the federal reclamation laws, fix and collect charges for the use of water or for any other service furnished by means of the distribution system in the same manner and with the same effect as charges are made and collected by districts for the use of water or for services.
Cal. HSC § 25250.30 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 6.5 / Article 13 / Section 25250.30
Section 25250.30
Status: in_force

A used oil recycling facility located out of state that is registered or certified in accordance with Section 48662 of the Public Resources Code may enter into a testing and reporting agreement with the department. The agreement shall include a requirement on the out-of-state used oil recycling facility that is equivalent to the current testing and testing-related reporting requirements of a used oil recycling facility permit. As part of the agreement, the out-of-state used oil recycling facility shall agree to reimburse the department’s full reasonable costs associated with the agreement, including any inspections the department deems necessary to ensure compliance with this provision.
Cal. WAT § 35543 — California Code / Code wat / Division 13 / Part 5 / Chapter 2.75 / Article 1 / Section 35543
Section 35543
Status: in_force

Before adopting such a plan the board shall make or cause to be made a report setting forth the proposed plan.
Cal. FAC § 59505 — California Code / Code fac / Division 21 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 59505
Section 59505
Status: in_force

“Dealer” means any distributor or retailer.
Cal. PUC § 90546 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 8 / Chapter 6 / Article 8 / Section 90546
Section 90546
Status: in_force

In such case the county assessor shall, on or before the third Monday in August of each year, transmit to the board a statement in writing showing the total value of all property within the district, ascertained from the assessments referred to in Section 90545 as equalized.
Cal. HSC § 104755 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 103 / Part 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 104755
Section 104755
Status: in_force

The director shall appoint a dentist licensed in the State of California to administer the dental program.
Cal. HSC § 114245.7 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 7 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 114245.7
Section 114245.7
Status: in_force

(a) Except as specified in subdivision (b), suitable cleaning implements and supplies such as high pressure pumps, hot water, steam, and detergent shall be provided as necessary for effective cleaning of receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables.

(b) If approved, off-premises-based cleaning services may be used if on-premises cleaning implements and supplies are not provided.
Cal. WAT § 36554 — California Code / Code wat / Division 13 / Part 7 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 36554
Section 36554
Status: in_force

The annual estimate may include an amount to be determined by the board but not to exceed 1 percent of the total assessed value of the land, which sum shall be apportioned to the bond fund and used for the redemption or purchase of unmatured bonds or for the creation of a sinking fund to pay bonds as they become due.