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Cal. LAB § 1704.2 — California Code / Code lab / Division 2 / Part 6 / Chapter 4.5 / Article 4 / Section 1704.2
Section 1704.2
Status: in_force

A person who is injured by a violation of this chapter or by the breach of a contract subject to this chapter may bring an action for recovery of damages or to restrain and enjoin a violation, or both. The court shall award to a plaintiff who prevails in an action under this chapter reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. The amount awarded for damages for a violation of this chapter shall be not less than three times the amount paid by the artist, or on behalf of the artist, to the talent service or the advance-fee talent representation service.
Cal. PROB § 10592 — California Code / Code prob / Division 7 / Part 6 / Chapter 4 / Section 10592
Section 10592
Status: in_force

(a) In a case where notice of proposed action is required by this chapter, the court in its discretion may remove the personal representative from office unless the personal representative does one of the following:

(1) Gives notice of proposed action as provided in this chapter.

(2) Obtains a waiver of notice of proposed action as provided in this chapter.

(3) Obtains a consent to the proposed action as provided in this chapter.

(b) The court in its discretion may remove the personal representative from office if the personal representative takes a proposed action in violation of Section 10589.
Cal. HSC § 11834.60 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 10.5 / Part 2 / Chapter 7.6 / Section 11834.60
Section 11834.60
Status: in_force

This chapter shall only apply to alcohol or other drug recovery or treatment facilities, as defined in Section 11834.02, and alcohol or other drug programs, as defined in Section 11832.2.
Cal. BPC § 581 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 581
Section 581
Status: in_force

No person, company, or association shall purchase or procure by barter or by any unlawful means or method, or have in possession any diploma, certificate, transcript, or any other writing with intent that it shall be used as evidence of the holder’s qualifications to practice as a physician and surgeon, osteopathic physician, podiatrist, any other system or mode of treating the sick or afflicted, as provided in the Medical Practice Act, Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000), or to practice as any other licentiate under this division or in any fraud of the law regulating this practice or, shall with fraudulent intent, alter in a material regard, any such diploma, certificate, transcript, or any other writing.
Cal. RTC § 41095 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 20 / Chapter 4 / Article 6 / Section 41095
Section 41095
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who fails to pay any surcharge to the state or any amount of surcharge required to be collected and paid to the state, except amounts of determinations made by the department under Article 3 (commencing with Section 41070) or Article 4 (commencing with Section 41080), within the time required shall pay a penalty of 10 percent of the surcharge in addition to the surcharge or amount of surcharge, plus interest at the modified adjusted rate per month, or fraction thereof, established pursuant to Section 6591.5, from the date on which the surcharge or the amount of surcharge required to be collected became due and payable to the state until the date of payment.

(b) Any person who fails to file a return in accordance with the due date set forth in Section 41052 or the due date established by the department in accordance with Section 41052.1, shall pay a penalty of 10 percent of the amount of the surcharge with respect to the period for which the return is required.

(c) The penalties imposed by this section shall be limited to a maximum of 10 percent of the surcharge for which the return is required for any one return.
Cal. PRC § 42700 — California Code / Code prc / Division 30 / Part 3 / Chapter 14 / Article 1 / Section 42700
Section 42700
Status: in_force

The Director of Transportation, upon consultation with the board, shall review and modify all bid specifications relating to the purchase of paving materials, and base, subbase, and pervious backfill materials, using recycled materials. The recycled materials shall include, but are not limited to, recycled asphalt pavement, crushed concrete subbase, foundry slag, asphalt flux produced from the reprocessing or re-refining of used oil, and paving materials utilizing recycled materials, including, but not limited to, crumb rubber from automobile tires, ash, and glass and glassy aggregates. The specifications shall be based on standards developed by the Department of Transportation for recycled paving materials and for recycled base, subbase, and pervious backfill materials. The standards and specifications shall provide for the use of recycled materials and shall not reduce the quality standards for highway and road construction.
Cal. HSC § 120397 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 105 / Part 2 / Chapter 1.7 / Section 120397
Section 120397
Status: in_force

Each degree-granting private postsecondary educational institution that provides on-campus housing in the state shall adopt a policy to notify all incoming students about meningococcal disease and the availability of the vaccination, beginning with the 2002–03 school year. The Legislature encourages those institutions to consider all of the following in adopting the policy:

(a)  Providing information on meningococcal disease developed pursuant to Section 120395 to each prospective student who has been accepted for admission to the postsecondary institution prior to the student’s matriculation into the institution. The information may include a response form with space in which to indicate that the prospective student has received the information about meningococcal disease and the availability of the vaccine to prevent one from contracting the disease. The form shall include space for the prospective student to indicate whether or not he or she has chosen to receive the vaccination, and a space for his or her signature.

(b)  Requiring each prospective student to return to the postsecondary educational institution a form with a response as to whether or not the person received the information, and whether or not the person chooses to receive the vaccination.

(c)  Maintaining the completed forms received from students in accordance with the institution’s health care records policy.

(d)  Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the postsecondary educational institution to provide the vaccination to students.
Cal. GOV § 22 — California Code / Code gov / Appendix GENERAL PROVISIONS / Section 22
Section 22
Status: in_force

22.

“Process” includes a writ or summons issued in the course of judicial proceedings of either a civil or criminal nature.
Cal. VEH § 593 — California Code / Code veh / Division 1 / Section 593
Section 593
Status: in_force

“Supplemental restraint system” means an automatic passive restraint system consisting of a bag that is designed to inflate upon collision, commonly referred to as an “airbag.”
Cal. GOV § 5 — California Code / Code gov / Section 5
Section 5
Status: in_force

Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, these general provisions, rules of construction, and definitions shall govern the construction of this code.
Cal. LAB § 3210 — California Code / Code lab / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 3210
Section 3210
Status: in_force

“Person” includes an individual, firm, voluntary association, or a public, quasi public, or private corporation.
Cal. PUC § 30632 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 5 / Article 5 / Section 30632
Section 30632
Status: in_force

The district may lease or contract for the use of its facilities, or any portion thereof, to any operator, and may provide for subleases by such operator upon such terms and conditions as it deems in the public interest. The word “operator” as used in this section means any city or public agency or any person, firm or private corporation engaged in the transportation of passengers for hire, properly holding a Public Utilities Commission approved and authorized certificate of public convenience and necessity for the transportation of passengers.
Cal. FGC § 3052 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 2.5 / Section 3052
Section 3052
Status: in_force

A person receiving instruction from a hunter education instructor shall not be charged a fee for the service provided by the instructor, but may be charged a fee to cover the costs incurred by the instructor in teaching the class. A record of these costs shall be kept for inspection by the department. Costs may include, but are not limited to, range fees, ammunition, and transportation of students.
Cal. RTC § 17021.7 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 17021.7
Section 17021.7
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For purposes of this part, the domestic partner of the taxpayer shall be treated as the spouse of the taxpayer for purposes of applying only Sections 105(b), 106(a), 162(l), 162(n), and 213(a) of the Internal Revenue Code and for purposes of determining whether an individual is the taxpayer’s “dependent” or “member of their family” as these terms are used in those sections.

(2) This subdivision shall apply to each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2002.

(b) (1) Except as otherwise provided, the domestic partner or former domestic partner of a taxpayer shall be treated as the spouse or former spouse of that taxpayer for purposes of applying provisions of this part, Part 10.2 (commencing with Section 18401), Part 10.7 (commencing with Section 21001), and Part 11 (commencing with Section 23001), and for purposes of applying provisions of the Internal Revenue Code that are applicable for purposes of this part, Part 10.2, Part 10.7, or Part 11.

(2) A domestic partner shall not be treated as the spouse of a taxpayer as required by paragraph (1) in the following circumstances:

(A) Where the treatment would result in the classification of a business entity for purposes of this part, Part 10.2, or Part 11 that would be different than the classification of that business entity for federal income tax purposes.

(B) Where the treatment required by paragraph (1) would result in disqualification for federal income tax purposes of a plan that otherwise qualifies under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(C) Where the treatment would result in a tax-favored account that would not be qualified as a tax-favored account for federal income tax purposes. For purposes of this subparagraph, “tax-favored account” means an individual account, plan, or arrangement that is exempt from income tax under Chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code, including an individual retirement account, as described in Section 408 of the Internal Revenue Code, an Archer MSA, as described in Section 220 of the Internal Revenue Code, a qualified tuition program, as described in Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, and a Coverdell education savings account, as described in Section 530 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(3) The amendments made by the act adding this subdivision shall be operative for each taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2007.

(c) For purposes of this section, the term “domestic partner” means an individual partner in a domestic partner relationship within the meaning of Section 297 of the Family Code.
Cal. HSC § 25150.86 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 6.5 / Article 5 / Section 25150.86
Section 25150.86
Status: in_force

Treated metal shredder waste that is managed in accordance with the alternative management standards adopted by the department pursuant to Section 25180.82 and that is accepted by a solid waste landfill or other authorized location for disposal or for use as alternative daily cover or other beneficial use shall thereafter be deemed to be a solid waste for purposes of this chapter and Section 40191 of the Public Resources Code.
Cal. INS § 791.11 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 6.6 / Section 791.11
Section 791.11
Status: in_force

No insurance institution, agent or insurance-support organization may seek information in connection with an insurance transaction concerning:

(a) Any previous adverse underwriting decision experienced by an individual, or

(b) Any previous insurance coverage obtained by an individual through a residual market mechanism, unless such inquiry also requests the reasons for any previous adverse underwriting decision or the reasons why insurance coverage was previously obtained through a residual market mechanism.
Cal. FAC § 77481 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 17.5 / Article 6 / Section 77481
Section 77481
Status: in_force

The commission shall, not later than February 1 of each year, establish the assessment for the marketing season that begins February 1 and continues through January 31 of the following year. The assessment shall not exceed the following amounts:

(a) Two and one-half cents ($0.025) per crate, or the equivalent, for strawberries delivered for shipping by producers.

(b) Two and one-half cents ($0.025) per crate, or the equivalent, for strawberries received by shippers from producers.

(c) Two and one-half cents ($0.025) per 14 pounds for strawberries delivered for processing by producers.

(d) Two and one-half cents ($0.025) per 14 pounds for strawberries received by processors for processing from producers.

An assessment greater than the amounts in this section may not be charged unless it is approved in accordance with the voting requirements of Section 77462.
Cal. MVC § 450 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 450
Section 450
Status: in_force

The military courts of this state are: (a) general courts-martial; (b) special courts-martial; (c) summary courts-martial; (d) courts of inquiry; and (e) Courts-Martial Appellate Panel.
Cal. HSC § 125010 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 106 / Part 5 / Chapter 1 / Article 2.5 / Section 125010
Section 125010
Status: in_force

Commencing July 1, 2026, and each July 1 thereafter, the State Department of Public Health shall generate a report that includes each of the following:

(a) The total number of any residual screening specimens stored by the California Biobank Program.

(b) The number of new residual screening specimens collected during the previous calendar year.

(c) The number of inheritable conditions identified by the original screening tests during the previous calendar year.

(d) The number of projects utilizing specimens from the California Biobank Program.

(e) The number of published research studies where biospecimens from the California Biobank Program were used or referenced and the potential public health benefits from the research.

(f) The number of specimens provided by the California Biobank Program for each research project.

(g) The number of screening tests waived for religious purposes during the previous calendar year.

(h) The number of residual screening specimens destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.

(i) The number of residual screening samples remaining to be destroyed at the request of a parent or adult during the previous calendar year.
Cal. RTC § 17138.7 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 10 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 17138.7
Section 17138.7
Status: in_force

(a) For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2021, and before January 1, 2030, gross income shall not include any qualified amount received by a qualified taxpayer in the taxable year.

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

(1) “Qualified amount” means any amount received from a settlement entity by a qualified taxpayer in connection with a qualified wildfire disaster in California.

(2) “Qualified taxpayer” means any of the following:

(A) Any taxpayer who owns real property located in an area damaged by a qualified wildfire disaster who paid or incurred expenses, and received qualified amounts from a settlement entity, arising out of or pursuant to the qualified wildfire disaster.

(B) Any taxpayer who resides within an area damaged by a qualified wildfire disaster who paid or incurred expenses, and received qualified amounts from a settlement entity, arising out of or pursuant to the qualified wildfire disaster.

(C) Any taxpayer who has a place of business within an area damaged by a qualified wildfire disaster who paid or incurred expenses, and received qualified amounts from a settlement entity, arising out of or pursuant to the qualified wildfire disaster.

(3) “Qualified wildfire disaster” means any disaster arising from a wildfire for which either the Governor has declared a state of emergency or the President of the United States has declared an emergency or major disaster as defined under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 5121 et seq.).

(4) “Settlement entity” means an entity making a settlement payment of a qualified amount to a qualified taxpayer.

(c) The settlement entity shall provide, upon request by the Franchise Tax Board or qualified taxpayer, documentation of the settlement payments in the form and manner requested by the Franchise Tax Board or the qualified taxpayer.

(d) The qualified taxpayer shall provide, upon request, all necessary information in the form and manner prescribed by the Franchise Tax Board.

(e) This section shall remain in effect only until December 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.
Cal. RTC § 276.5 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 2.5 / Section 276.5
Section 276.5
Status: in_force

If a person claiming the exemption of an aircraft of historical significance under Section 220.5 fails to file the affidavit required by that section by 5 p.m. on February 15 of the fiscal year for which the exemption is claimed, but files that affidavit on or before the following August 1, the assessment shall be reduced by an amount equal to 80 percent of the reduction that would have been allowed had the affidavit been timely filed.
Cal. FAC § 24102 — California Code / Code fac / Division 11 / Chapter 9 / Section 24102
Section 24102
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter:

(a) “Animal” means a horse, pony, mule, or burro.

(b) “Program” means the program of equine protection and identification of the department.

(c) “Slaughter” means to kill an animal and prepare it for consumption by animals or human beings.
Cal. WAT § 8525 — California Code / Code wat / Division 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 8525
Section 8525
Status: in_force

The report of the California Debris Commission transmitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States by the Secretary of War on June 27, 1911, as modified by the report of the California Debris Commission, dated January 5, 1925, and as heretofore amended or modified by the board, is approved as a plan for controlling the flood water of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers and their tributaries, for the improvement and preservation of navigation and the reclamation and protection of lands that are susceptible to overflow from the rivers and their tributaries.
Cal. LAB § 1811 — California Code / Code lab / Division 2 / Part 7 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 1811
Section 1811
Status: in_force

The time of service of any worker employed upon public work is limited and restricted to eight hours during any one calendar day, and 40 hours during any one calendar week, except as hereinafter provided for under Section 1815.
Cal. BPC § 10133.2 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 10133.2
Section 10133.2
Status: in_force

The provisions of Sections 10016, 10131, 10131.1, and 10132 do not apply to any stenographer, bookkeeper, receptionist, telephone operator, or other clerical help in carrying out their functions as such.
Cal. VEH § 17708 — California Code / Code veh / Division 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 17708
Section 17708
Status: in_force

Any civil liability of a minor, whether licensed or not under this code, arising out of his driving a motor vehicle upon a highway with the express or implied permission of the parents or the person or guardian having custody of the minor is hereby imposed upon the parents, person, or guardian and the parents, person, or guardian shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for any damages proximately resulting from the negligent or wrongful act or omission of the minor in driving a motor vehicle.
Cal. BPC § 10085 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 10085
Section 10085
Status: in_force

The commissioner may require that any or all materials used in obtaining advance fee agreements, including but not limited to the contract forms, letters or cards used to solicit prospective sellers, and radio and television advertising be submitted to him or her at least 10 calendar days before they are used. Should the commissioner determine that any such matter, when used alone or with any other matter, would tend to mislead he or she may, within 10 calendar days of the date he or she receives same, order that it not be used, disseminated, nor published. Any person or entity using, disseminating, or publishing any matter which the commissioner has ordered, pursuant to this section, not to be used, published, or disseminated shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or both, for each such use, dissemination, or publication.

The commissioner may determine the form of the advance fee agreements, and all material used in soliciting prospective owners and sellers shall be used in the form and manner which he or she determines is necessary to carry out the purposes and intent of this part.

Any violation of any of the provisions of this part or of the rules, regulations, orders or requirements of the commissioner thereunder shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action against a licensee, or for proceedings under Section 10081 of this code, or both. These sanctions are in addition to the criminal proceedings hereinbefore provided.
Cal. HSC § 2800 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 3 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 2800
Section 2800
Status: in_force

“Pest,” as used in this chapter, includes any plant, animal, insect, fish, or other matter or material, not under human control, which is offensive to the senses or interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life, or which is detrimental to the agricultural industry of the State, and is not protected under any other provision of law.