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Cal. HSC § 24171 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 1.3 / Section 24171
Section 24171
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that medical experimentation on human subjects is vital for the benefit of mankind, however such experimentation shall be undertaken with due respect to the preciousness of human life and the right of individuals to determine what is done to their own bodies.

The Legislature further finds and declares that:

(a)  The Nuremberg Code of Ethics in Medical Research was developed after the trial of Nazi war criminals for unethical use of persons in medical experiments; subsequently, the Declaration of Helsinki additionally established recommendations guiding doctors in experimentation involving human subjects.

(b)  Neither the Nuremberg Code nor the Declaration of Helsinki are codified under law and are, therefore, unenforceable.

(c)  It is necessary that medical experimentation be done in such a way as to protect the rights of the human subjects involved.

(d)  There is, and will continue to be, a growing need for protection for citizens of the state from unauthorized, needless, hazardous, or negligently performed medical experiments on human beings.

It is, therefore, the intent of the Legislature, in the enacting of this chapter, to provide minimum statutory protection for the citizens of this state with regard to human experimentation and to provide penalties for those who violate such provisions.
Cal. HSC § 4907 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 5 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 6 / Section 4907
Section 4907
Status: in_force

Upon receiving a petition to exclude territory the board shall fix a time for hearing it and for hearing protests to the continuance of the remaining territory as a district. The time of hearing shall not be less than fifteen nor more than thirty days after the receipt of the petition.
Cal. WAT § 26326 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 10 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 26326
Section 26326
Status: in_force

A collector’s deed to a district shall be recorded in the usual manner of recording conveyances of real property.
Cal. VEH § 9250.6 — California Code / Code veh / Division 3 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 9250.6
Section 9250.6
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other fees specified in this code, or the Revenue and Taxation Code, commencing July 1, 2020, a road improvement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) shall be paid to the department for registration or renewal of registration of every zero-emission motor vehicle model year 2020 and later subject to registration under this code, except those motor vehicles that are expressly exempted under this code from payment of registration fees.

(b) On January 1, 2021, and every January 1 thereafter, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall adjust the road improvement fee imposed under subdivision (a) by increasing the fee in an amount equal to the increase in the California Consumer Price Index for the prior year, except the first adjustment shall cover the prior six months, as calculated by the Department of Finance, with amounts equal to or greater than fifty cents ($0.50) rounded to the highest whole dollar. The incremental change shall be added to the associated fee rate for that year.

(c) Any changes to the road improvement fee imposed by subdivision (a) that are enacted by legislation subsequent to July 1, 2017, shall be deemed to be changes to the base fee rate for purposes of the California Consumer Price Index calculation and adjustment performed pursuant to subdivision (b).

(d) Revenues from the road improvement fee, after deduction of the department’s administrative costs related to this section, shall be deposited in the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account created pursuant to Section 2031 of the Streets and Highways Code.

(e) This section does not apply to a commercial motor vehicle subject to Section 9400.1.

(f) This section does not apply to a vehicle issued apportioned registration pursuant to the International Registration Plan.

(g) The road improvement fee required pursuant to this section does not apply to the initial registration after the purchase of a new zero-emission motor vehicle.

(h) For purposes of this section, “zero-emission motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle as described in subdivision (d) of Section 44258 of the Health and Safety Code.
Cal. HSC § 4890 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 5 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 4890
Section 4890
Status: in_force

The clerk shall file in the office of the county assessor a certified copy of each resolution of the board that affects a district in any of the following ways:

(a)  Establishes it.

(b)  Annexes territory to it.

(c)  Withdraws territory from it.

(d)  Dissolves it.

The county assessor shall thereafter in making up the assessment roll segregate on it the property included in the district.
Cal. PUC § 101180 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 101180
Section 101180
Status: in_force

The district may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, either in connection with eminent domain proceedings or otherwise, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, contracts and stipulations to indemnify and save harmless, to engage labor or services, and to do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this part.
Cal. WIC § 18232 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 6 / Chapter 3.3 / Article 1 / Section 18232
Section 18232
Status: in_force

(a) A county board of supervisors that wishes to demonstrate an alternative method of CalWORKs service delivery shall apply to the director for approval of its demonstration project. The county application shall identify the specific goals of the project, how it plans to attain those goals, and the evaluation methodology and funding source that will be used to evaluate the extent to which the goals are attained. The application shall also include a description of the process through which the proposal was developed, which shall include participation by representatives of all the stakeholders who will potentially be affected by the project, including representatives of CalWORKs recipients, service providers, and all relevant local government agencies. Prior to receiving approval for a demonstration project, the applicant county shall demonstrate to the director agreement from all parties described in the application who will be involved in implementing the project.

(b) A participating county shall abide by all audit requirements necessary to ensure compliance with federal law.
Cal. BPC § 5537.2 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 5537.2
Section 5537.2
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not be construed as authorizing a licensed contractor to perform design services beyond those described in Section 5537 or in Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000), unless those services are performed by or under the direct supervision of a person licensed to practice architecture under this chapter, or a professional or civil engineer licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 6700) of Division 3, insofar as the professional or civil engineer practices the profession for which he or she is registered under that chapter.

However, this section does not prohibit a licensed contractor from performing any of the services permitted by Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 within the classification for which the license is issued. Those services may include the preparation of shop and field drawings for work which he or she has contracted or offered to perform, and designing systems and facilities which are necessary to the completion of contracting services which he or she has contracted or offered to perform.

However, a licensed contractor may not use the title “architect,” unless he or she holds a license as required in this chapter.
Cal. BPC § 12309 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 5 / Chapter 3 / Section 12309
Section 12309
Status: in_force

The department shall, at the request of the legislative body of any county, furnish copies of the standard weights and measures of the State at the expense of the county requesting them. It shall upon request of the legislative body of any county or upon the request of a sealer of any such county test and approve copies of the State’s standards of weights and measures procured by such county to be used by a county sealer.

Copies furnished under the provisions of this section or copies tested and approved shall be true and correct; shall be sealed and certified to; and stamped with the letter “C.” Such copies need not be of the same material or construction as the standards of the State and such copies may be furnished in any suitable materials or construction that the county requiring the same may specify, subject to the approval of the department.
Cal. WAT § 51727 — California Code / Code wat / Division 15 / Part 7 / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 51727
Section 51727
Status: in_force

The balance of the purchase price may be paid in cash or, to the extent that a bonded assessment constitutes a part of the purchase price in cash or in any matured bonds and coupons issued on the reapportioned assessment taken at their face value.
Cal. INS § 717.5 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 717.5
Section 717.5
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of Sections 700 and 717, the commissioner may determine that an insurer admitted and domiciled in this state, or an insurer applying to become admitted and domiciled in this state, including an applicant pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 709.5, is qualified to be designated as a professional reinsurer, if the commissioner determines that the insurer is all of the following:

(1) Principally engaged in the business of reinsurance.

(2) Does not conduct significant amounts of direct insurance as percentage of its net premiums.

(3) Is not engaged, on an ongoing basis, in the business of soliciting direct insurance.

(b) The commissioner may consider any information relevant to this determination. An insurer that holds, or is applying for qualification as, a professional reinsurer, shall provide the commissioner with information or documentation regarding the determinations under this section, upon request. The commissioner may prescribe terms and conditions applicable to the certificate of authority, as appropriate under this section.

(c) A domestic, professional reinsurer shall continue to be qualified as long as it continues to meet the requirements set forth in this section.

(d) The commissioner may, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, revoke a reinsurer’s qualification, if the reinsurer no longer qualifies under this section.

(e) A domestic insurer that is qualified as a professional reinsurer may include that designation in its name, solicitations, and advertisements.

(f) An insurer seeking qualification under this section shall pay a filing fee of three thousand three hundred twenty-eight dollars ($3,328), in advance, to the commissioner.

(g) The commissioner may adopt regulations in accordance with the procedure provided in Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code or otherwise prescribe requirements consistent with this section.

(h) The commissioner may post prescribed requirements, consistent with this section, on the department’s Internet Web site.
Cal. HNC § 1102 — California Code / Code hnc / Division 5 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 1102
Section 1102
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that the enhancement of navigational safety is of the utmost concern in state pilotage. In order to ensure and promote the highest level of safety in pilotage, the board is empowered to effectively monitor and oversee the practices of pilots and prevent fatigue resulting from extended hours of service, insufficient rest within a 24-hour period, and disruption of circadian rhythms.
Cal. WAT § 120 — California Code / Code wat / Division 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 120
Section 120
Status: in_force

There is in the Resources Agency the Department of Water Resources, which is under the control of an executive officer known as the Director of Water Resources. The director is appointed by the Governor and holds office at the pleasure of the Governor. The appointment of the director is subject to confirmation by the Senate at the next regular or special session of the Legislature, and the refusal or failure of the Senate to confirm the appointment shall create a vacancy in the office. The director shall receive an annual salary as provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code and he is a member of the Governor’s Council.
Cal. FAC § 59922 — California Code / Code fac / Division 21 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 11 / Section 59922
Section 59922
Status: in_force

A major amendment shall not be made effective unless a public hearing has been held upon it in accordance with Article 5 (commencing with Section 59641) of this chapter for the establishment or institution of a marketing program, and the director makes both of the following findings:

(a) The amendment is in conformity with the applicable provisions and procedures of Article 5 of this chapter.

(b) The amendment is assented to in writing in the required percentages prescribed in Article 9 (commencing with Section 59851) of this chapter.
Cal. FGC § 3513 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 3513
Section 3513
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to take or possess any migratory bird as designated in the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. Sec. 703 et seq.) before January 1, 2025, any additional migratory bird that may be designated in that federal act after that date, or any part of a migratory bird described in this section, except as provided by rules and regulations adopted by the United States Secretary of the Interior under that federal act before January 1, 2025, or subsequent rules or regulations adopted pursuant to that federal act, unless those rules or regulations are inconsistent with this code.
Cal. WAT § 34301 — California Code / Code wat / Division 13 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 34301
Section 34301
Status: in_force

At the hearing the board shall hear all relevant evidence in support of or in opposition to the petition, or in support of or in opposition to requests for inclusion of land in or exclusion of land from the proposed district.
Cal. BPC § 17539.2 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 7 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 17539.2
Section 17539.2
Status: in_force

Every person who conducts any contest shall:

(a) Clearly and conspicuously disclose on each entry blank the deadline for submission of that entry.

(b) Refund all money or other consideration to contestants requesting such refund in writing within one year of payment and who are unable to participate in any aspect of any contest through no fault of the contestant.

(c) At the conclusion of the contest send to all entrants upon their request the names of all winners, the prize or prizes won by each, the correct solution to each puzzle and the winning solutions to each puzzle (if different from the correct solution).

(d) Maintain for no less than two years after all prizes are awarded all the following:

(1) Copies of all contest solicitations and puzzles.

(2) All puzzles and correspondence sent by a contestant or copies or records disclosing details thereof and records of replies thereto.

(3) Adequate records which disclose the names and addresses of all contestants, the approximate date each contestant was sent each puzzle or game, the number of prizes awarded, the method of selecting winners, the names and addresses of the winners, and facts upon which all representations or disclosures made in connection with the contest are based and from which the validity of the representations or disclosures can be determined.
Cal. FIN § 2123 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1.2 / Chapter 7 / Section 2123
Section 2123
Status: in_force

A licensee that is a money services business under the regulations adopted pursuant to the United States Bank Secrecy Act (31 C.F.R. Chapter X) and the agents of the licensee that are money services businesses shall comply with those regulations.
Cal. WAT § 70075 — California Code / Code wat / Division 19 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 70075
Section 70075
Status: in_force

The directors shall keep a minute book in which shall be entered the proceedings of all meetings and shall keep an office for the transaction of the district’s business.
Cal. WAT § 35565.1 — California Code / Code wat / Division 13 / Part 5 / Chapter 2.85 / Section 35565.1
Section 35565.1
Status: in_force

The objectives of the district include all of the following:

(a) To provide for the control of flood and storm waters of the district and the surface or subsurface streams created by storm water runoff from sources outside of the district and to conserve all the waters for beneficial and useful purposes by spreading, storing, retaining, slowing, and causing those waters to percolate, either by natural or artificial means, into the soil strata.

(b) To protect from damage from those flood or storm waters the personal or real property within the district and the lives of the inhabitants thereof.

(c) To protect, preserve, and restore watersheds within or without the district.
Cal. HSC § 50883.5 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 31 / Part 2 / Chapter 15 / Article 1 / Section 50883.5
Section 50883.5
Status: in_force

(a)  The department may deposit an amount not to exceed 10 percent of the moneys appropriated to the account in a feasibility subaccount in the account. The moneys in that account may be utilized to provide funds, as determined necessary by the department, to ensure the economic feasibility of, and to enable the development of, community housing developments or congregate housing developments assisted under this chapter.

(b)  The department may deposit an amount not to exceed 3 percent of the funds appropriated to the account in an emergency reserve subaccount established in the account. The department may expend moneys in this account to defray unanticipated cost increases or revenue shortfalls, as determined by the department, to the extent necessary to maintain the fiscal integrity of the development and maintain affordable rents for eligible households. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 53130 which limit the use of allocated bond proceeds for project operating costs, and notwithstanding the provisions of Section 53133, the department may use any amounts available in the account for the purpose of curing or avoiding a sponsor’s default on the terms of any loan or other obligation which will jeopardize the financial integrity of a housing development or the department’s security in the housing development. The payment or advance of any funds by the department pursuant to this subdivision shall be solely within the discretion of the department, and no sponsor shall be entitled to, or have any right to, payment of these funds. Funds advanced pursuant to this subdivision shall be added to the loan amount secured by the deed of trust and shall be payable to the department upon demand.

(c)  The subaccounts established by this section shall be governed by, and be subject to, all of the provisions governing the account.
Cal. UIC § 1375.5 — California Code / Code uic / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Article 4 / Section 1375.5
Section 1375.5
Status: in_force

Any claim of lien filed with the Workmen’s Compensation Appeals Board under the provisions of Section 4903 of the Labor Code shall be fully discharged and satisfied by payment of the amount of such lien allowed by the said appeals board under the provisions of Section 4904 of said code or the amount specified in any compromise and release agreement filed and approved by the said appeals board pursuant to Sections 5000 through 5004 of said code.
Cal. INS § 688.2 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 1.7 / Section 688.2
Section 688.2
Status: in_force

In the event that the board of directors of a domestic insurer has not adopted emergency bylaws, the following provisions shall become effective upon the occurrence of such a national emergency:

(1) Three directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at all meetings of the board.

(2) Any vacancy in the board may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, or by a sole remaining director.

(3) If there are no surviving directors, but at least three vice presidents of the company survive, the three vice presidents with the longest term of service shall be the directors and shall possess all of the powers of the previous board of directors and such powers as are granted herein or by subsequently enacted legislation. By majority vote such emergency board of directors may elect other directors. If there are not at least three surviving vice presidents, the commissioner or duly designated person exercising the powers of the commissioner shall appoint three persons as directors who shall possess all of the powers of the previous board of directors and such powers as are granted herein or by subsequently enacted legislation, and these persons by majority vote may elect other directors.