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Cal. PUC § 5910 — California Code / Code puc / Division 2.5 / Section 5910
Section 5910
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of a state franchise shall perform background checks of applicants for employment, according to current business practices.

(b) A background check equivalent to that performed by the holder shall also be conducted on all of the following:

(1) Persons hired by a holder under a personal service contract.

(2) Independent contractors and their employees.

(3) Vendors and their employees.

(c) Independent contractors and vendors shall certify that they have obtained the background checks required pursuant to subdivision (b), and shall make the background checks available to the holder upon request.

(d) Except as otherwise provided by contract, the holder of a state franchise shall not be responsible for administering the background checks and shall not assume the costs of the background checks of individuals who are not applicants for employment of the holder.

(e) (1) Subdivision (a) only applies to applicants for employment for positions that would allow the applicant to have direct contact with or access to the holder’s network, central office, or subscriber premises, and perform activities that involve the installation, service, or repair of the holder’s network or equipment.

(2) Subdivision (b) only applies to persons that have direct contact with or access to the holder’s network, central office, or subscriber premises, and perform activities that involve the installation, service, or repair of the holder’s network or equipment.

(f) This section does not apply to temporary workers performing emergency functions to restore the network of a holder to its normal state in the event of a natural disaster or an emergency that threatens or results in the loss of service.
Cal. PCC § 12180 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 12180
Section 12180
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that it is the policy of the state to encourage the use of marketable end products which are produced as a result of superior waste management by counties, cities, and local agencies.

The Legislature further finds and declares that it is in the public interest to provide special consideration for the state purchase of co-compost and compost products because these products substantially reduce the need for solid waste disposal facilities, such as landfills, and will assist the state in providing new alternatives for the alarming decrease in available solid waste disposal facilities, such as landfills.
Cal. GOV § 7 — California Code / Code gov / Section 7
Section 7
Status: in_force

Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty is imposed upon, a public officer, the power may be exercised or the duty may be performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized, pursuant to law, by the officer, unless this code expressly provides otherwise.
Cal. LAB § 2688 — California Code / Code lab / Division 2 / Part 11 / Chapter 3 / Section 2688
Section 2688
Status: in_force

On the date and time specified in the hearing notice, the chairperson shall convene the hearing and shall determine whether each party is represented. If neither party is represented, the arbitration shall be terminated, with costs assigned to the party requesting arbitration, and the parties shall forfeit any further rights under this section relating to the dispute for which arbitration was requested. In the event only one party is in attendance, the arbitration shall proceed and the panel shall make its award based upon the evidence presented. Appearance at the hearing by a party shall be deemed to waive any alleged defect in notice.
Cal. FIN § 1683 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1.1 / Chapter 19 / Article 2 / Section 1683
Section 1683
Status: in_force

No foreign (other state) bank may establish or maintain a California branch office unless the bank is insured.
Cal. VEH § 16251 — California Code / Code veh / Division 7 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 16251
Section 16251
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this chapter and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 16430), “cause of action” means any cause of action for damage to property in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or for damage in any amount on account of bodily injury to or death of any person resulting from the operation by the defendant or any other person of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this state, except a cause of action based upon statutory liability by reason of signing the application of a minor for a driver’s license.

(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2017.
Cal. WAT § 36728 — California Code / Code wat / Division 13 / Part 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 36728
Section 36728
Status: in_force

No action to determine the validity of any district assessment or assessment levied thereon shall be maintained unless the action is commenced within 30 days after all separate parts of the assessment book are filed with the tax collector.
Cal. HSC § 44063 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 5 / Chapter 5 / Article 5 / Section 44063
Section 44063
Status: in_force

(a)  There may be transferred into the Vehicle Inspection and Repair Fund the proceeds of the litigation known as M.D.L. Docket No. 150 AWT, as adjudicated in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

(b)  The money transferred pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be available, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for use by the department to establish and implement a program for the repair, retrofit, or removal of gross polluting vehicles.
Cal. WIC § 4648.13 — California Code / Code wic / Division 4.5 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 4648.13
Section 4648.13
Status: in_force

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

(1) “Probability sample or sampling” means a standard statistical methodology by which a sample is selected based on the mathematical theory of probability regarding the occurrence of random events.

(2) “Statistical extrapolation” means the methodology whereby an unknown value can be estimated by projecting the results of a probability sample to the universe from which the sample was drawn with a calculated precision.

(b) The State Department of Developmental Services and regional centers may utilize probability sampling and statistical extrapolation when conducting fiscal audits of service providers.

(c) Probability sampling shall be done using methodologies that are well-accepted by statisticians.

(d) Whenever the results of a probability sample are extrapolated, the audit report shall include a clear description of all the following:

(1) The universe from which the sample was drawn.

(2) The sample size and method used to select the sample.

(3) The formulas and calculation procedures used to determine the dollar amount at issue.

(4) The confidence level associated with the precision of the extrapolation.
Cal. BPC § 6078 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 6078
Section 6078
Status: in_force

After a hearing for any of the causes set forth in the laws of the State of California warranting disbarment, suspension, or other discipline, the State Bar Court has the power to recommend to the Supreme Court the disbarment or suspension from practice of licensees or to discipline them by reproval, public or private, without such recommendation.

The State Bar Court may pass upon all petitions for reinstatement.
Cal. FAC § 6134 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 11 / Article 2 / Section 6134
Section 6134
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to willfully or otherwise interfere with the enforcement of any provision of this chapter.
Cal. FAC § 10068 — California Code / Code fac / Division 5 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 7 / Section 10068
Section 10068
Status: in_force

Indemnity provided by this article shall not be paid to any person in any of the following cases:

(a) For any bovine animal that is brought into a tuberculosis control area that reacts to a tuberculosis test that is applied within 90 days after arrival of the animal in the area, as provided for in this chapter.

(b) For any bovine animal that is brought into a tuberculosis control area in violation of any law, any regulation of the department, or any rule or regulation of the United States Department of Agriculture.

(c) For any reacting bovine animal, until the premises, where the animal had been kept, have been cleaned and disinfected by the owner in a manner that is approved by an agent of the department or of the United States Department of Agriculture.

(d) For any reacting bovine animal that is not slaughtered within 30 days after the animal is appraised.

(e) For any animal that is owned by a federal, state, or local government entity.

(f) If the person has violated any provision of this chapter that relates to a tuberculosis control area or any regulation that is made by the department that relates to such an area.
Cal. PCC § 10725 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 2 / Section 10725
Section 10725
Status: in_force

Except in unit basis contracts, contracts shall not be made exceeding in amount the estimates of costs approved by the trustees. Plans and specifications and estimates of costs, including expense of advertising and inspection, shall not be approved by the trustees requiring a greater expenditure of money than is appropriated for the specific purpose in the law authorizing the expenditure.
Cal. BPC § 24077 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 9 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 24077
Section 24077
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no license shall be transferred into any county having a population of 35,000 or less.
Cal. PUC § 21206 — California Code / Code puc / Division 9 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 21206
Section 21206
Status: in_force

The department shall prepare a statement of all estimated revenues of the Aeronautics Account in the State Transportation Fund and revenues available for local subventions from any other sources for the next succeeding fiscal year, together with a statement of proposed expenditures to be made to local agencies and the University of California during the next succeeding fiscal year, or obligations to be incurred in connection therewith.

The statement shall be included in the printed fiscal year budget submitted to the Legislature. Insofar as the matters to which it pertains, it shall constitute as submitted the budget submitted to the Department of Finance pursuant to Section 13320 of the Government Code, and, as to such matters, shall be administered by the Department of Finance as the fiscal year budget of the Department of Transportation under the provisions of this section and of Article 2 (commencing with Section 13320) of Chapter 3 of Part 3 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

Any changes or modifications in the budget described in this section shall be approved by the Director of Finance.

In the event, during an annual period, the budgetary amount approved and allocated for any purpose exceeds the amount actually necessary therefor, with a resultant available surplus, such surplus may be allocated to any other purpose or supplemental project upon the written approval of the Director of Finance.

In administering the budget, the Director of Finance shall not limit expenditures or incurrence of obligations thereunder to quarterly, semiannual, or other periods of the fiscal year.
Cal. WIC § 14454 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 8 / Article 5 / Section 14454
Section 14454
Status: in_force

(a) The prepaid health plan shall be liable for all in-area and out-of-area emergency services which are required by the contract and rendered by a nonprepaid health plan provider. Payment for such services shall include treatment of emergency conditions and shall continue until such time as the enrollee may be transferred to any provider of the prepaid health plan.

(b) Where a dispute arises between the prepaid health plan and the nonprepaid health plan provider as to the liability of the prepaid health plan for such services, the nonprepaid health plan provider may submit the matter to the director for determination in the form of a claim documenting as fully as reasonably possible the nature of the emergency, the necessity for the treatment rendered, the appropriateness of the length of stay for inpatient care, the reason the patient could not have been transferred to a provider of the prepaid health plan, and including any response by the prepaid health plan to the claim which resulted in the dispute. The director shall, by regulation, provide for resolution of the dispute in a timely fashion and in a manner guaranteeing the procedural due process requirements of the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500), Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code, except that the department shall use its own hearing officers. The hearing officer may be assisted by a physician. To the extent feasible, the director shall consolidate the claims of the nonprepaid health plan provider against the prepaid health plan.

In no event, shall the prepaid health plan or the nonprepaid health plan provider bill the enrollee for services which are or have been the subject of review by the director pursuant to this section.

(c) If the director determines that the prepaid health plan is liable for the emergency service, the plan shall reimburse the nonprepaid health plan provider within 30 days. If the prepaid health plan fails to reimburse the nonprepaid health plan provider within 30 days, the director shall arrange to set off the amount of the unpaid claim or claims from no fewer than two future capitation payments owed to the prepaid health plan by the department and the department shall forward such setoff or setoffs to the nonprepaid health plan provider. In making such arrangements to set off, the director shall consult with the affected prepaid health plan in an attempt to minimize the impact of such setoff or setoffs on cash flow. When the claim of the nonprepaid health plan provider is satisfied by setoff or setoffs, the director shall satisfy the claim only with the funds of the prepaid health plan and shall in no event use state funds to satisfy such a claim.

(d) Nothing in this section shall preclude prepaid health plans and nonprepaid health plan providers from entering into voluntary agreements to settle disputed claims for services by means of binding arbitration or by other means acceptable to both parties.
Cal. WAT § 2782 — California Code / Code wat / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 10 / Section 2782
Section 2782
Status: in_force

After expiration of the time fixed by the court for filing contests, the court shall proceed to hear and determine the exception and proof of intervenor and any contest thereto in accordance as near as may be with Article 9 (commencing with Section 2750).
Cal. FGC § 8257 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 5 / Section 8257
Section 8257
Status: in_force

The permit number of the person owning or in command of any boat used to take lobster shall be visibly displayed on both sides of the boat in 10-inch black numbers, one inch wide, on a white background.
Cal. RTC § 61010 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 32 / Section 61010
Section 61010
Status: in_force

(a) A penalty in the amount determined under Section 61015 shall be imposed on a responsible individual for a failure by the responsible individual, the applicable spouse, or an applicable dependent to enroll in and maintain minimum essential coverage pursuant to Section 100705 of the Government Code for one or more months, except as provided in Section 61020 and 61023. This penalty shall be referred to as the Individual Shared Responsibility Penalty.

(b) A penalty imposed by this section with respect to any month shall be included with a responsible individual’s return under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 18501) of Part 10.2 for the taxable year that includes that month.

(c) If an individual with respect to whom a penalty is imposed by this section for any month is a dependent of another individual for the other individual’s taxable year, including that month, the other individual shall be solely liable for that penalty.

(d) If a responsible individual with respect to whom a penalty is imposed pursuant to this section for any month files a joint return for the taxable year, including that month, that responsible individual and the spouse or domestic partner of the individual shall be jointly and severally liable for the penalty imposed.
Cal. RTC § 16901 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 9.5 / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 16901
Section 16901
Status: in_force

The Controller may employ such assistants, including attorneys, as may from time to time be necessary for the proper administration of this part.
Cal. INS § 10122.2 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 10122.2
Section 10122.2
Status: in_force

If a policy of group disability insurance issued, delivered, amended, or renewed in this state on or after the effective date of this section provides in any manner for coverage for an employee and a covered spouse dependent upon such employee, the policy shall not provide for coverage under conditions less favorable for employees than coverage provided for covered spouses dependent upon the employees.
Cal. FIN § 18685 — California Code / Code fin / Division 7 / Chapter 10 / Article 3 / Section 18685
Section 18685
Status: in_force

(a) No foreign (other state) industrial loan company that does not already maintain a California branch office may:

(1) Merge as the surviving corporation (Section 148) with a California industrial loan company or California bank pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 18684 unless the California industrial loan company or California bank has been in existence for at least five years.

(2) Purchase the whole business unit, of a California industrial loan company or California bank pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 18684 unless the California industrial loan company or California bank has been in existence for at least five years.

(b) For purposes of this section, a California industrial loan company or California bank that is established solely for the purpose of, and does not open for business prior to, acquiring the whole business unit of a second California industrial loan company or California bank through a merger or purchase is deemed to have been in existence for the same period of time as the second California industrial loan company or California bank.
Cal. WAT § 12727.2 — California Code / Code wat / Division 6 / Part 6 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 12727.2
Section 12727.2
Status: in_force

The Sonoma County Flood Control and Water Conservation District shall give assurances satisfactory to the Secretary of the Army that the local cooperation, required by the Act of Congress approved October 27, 1965 (Public Law 89-298, 79 Stat. 1073, Title II, the Flood Control Act of 1965), will be furnished by the district in connection with the project for flood control adopted and authorized in Section 12727.1.
Cal. PROB § 13603 — California Code / Code prob / Division 8 / Part 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 13603
Section 13603
Status: in_force

If the requirements of Section 13601 are satisfied, receipt by the employer of the affidavit or declaration constitutes sufficient acquittance for the compensation paid pursuant to this chapter and discharges the employer from any further liability with respect to the compensation paid. The employer may rely in good faith on the statements in the affidavit or declaration and has no duty to inquire into the truth of any statement in the affidavit or declaration.
Cal. BPC § 8707 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 15 / Article 1 / Section 8707
Section 8707
Status: in_force

“Executive officer” refers to the executive officer of the board.
Cal. BPC § 24 — California Code / Code bpc / Section 24
Section 24
Status: in_force

If any provision of this code, or the application thereof, to any person or circumstance, is held invalid, the remainder of the code, or the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.
Cal. PRC § 44014 — California Code / Code prc / Division 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 44014
Section 44014
Status: in_force

(a) Upon compliance with Sections 44007, 44008, and 44009, and after any necessary hearing, the local enforcement agency shall issue, modify, or revise a solid waste facilities permit if the board has concurred in that issuance, modification, or revision of the permit pursuant to Section 44009.

(b) The permit shall contain all terms and conditions which the enforcement agency determines to be appropriate for the operation of the solid waste facility. The operator shall comply with all terms and conditions of the permit.

(c) Within 15 days of issuing, modifying, or revising a solid waste facilities permit, the enforcement agency shall transmit to the permittee a copy of the solid waste facilities permit.
Cal. PCC § 21020.8 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 69 / Section 21020.8
Section 21020.8
Status: in_force

Any work or improvements provided for in the act may be located, constructed, and maintained in, along, or across any public road or highway in the County of Orange, in the manner as to afford security for life and property, but the board of supervisors of the district shall restore or cause to be restored any public road or highway to its former state as near as may be, so as not to impair its usefulness.
Cal. FIN § 22502 — California Code / Code fin / Division 9 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 22502
Section 22502
Status: in_force

“Commercial loan” means a loan of a principal amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000) or more, or any loan under an open-end credit program, whether secured by either real or personal property, or both, or unsecured, the proceeds of which are intended by the borrower for use primarily for other than personal, family, or household purposes.

For purposes of determining whether a loan is a commercial loan, the lender may rely on any written statement of intended purposes signed by the borrower. The statement may be a separate statement signed by the borrower or may be contained in a loan application or other document signed by the borrower. The lender shall not be required to ascertain that the proceeds of the loan are used in accordance with the statement of intended purposes.