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Cal. COM § 9407 — California Code / Code com / Division 9 / Chapter 4 / Section 9407
Section 9407
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (b), a term in a lease agreement is ineffective to the extent that it does either of the following:

(1) Prohibits, restricts, or requires the consent of a party to the lease to the assignment or transfer of, or the creation, attachment, perfection, or enforcement of a security interest in, an interest of a party under the lease contract or in the lessor’s residual interest in the goods.

(2) Provides that the assignment or transfer or the creation, attachment, perfection, or enforcement of the security interest may give rise to a default, breach, right of recoupment, claim, defense, termination, right of termination, or remedy under the lease.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (g) of Section 10303, a term described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) is effective to the extent that there is either of the following:

(1) A transfer by the lessee of the lessee’s right of possession or use of the goods in violation of the term.

(2) A delegation of a material performance of either party to the lease contract in violation of the term.

(c) The creation, attachment, perfection, or enforcement of a security interest in the lessor’s interest under the lease contract or the lessor’s residual interest in the goods is not a transfer that materially impairs the lessee’s prospect of obtaining return performance or materially changes the duty of or materially increases the burden or risk imposed on the lessee within the purview of subdivision (d) of Section 10303 unless, and then only to the extent that, enforcement actually results in a delegation of material performance of the lessor.
Cal. PUC § 90930 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 8 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 90930
Section 90930
Status: in_force

Unincorporated territory may be annexed to the district in the manner provided in this chapter.
Cal. WIC § 11157.2 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 11157.2
Section 11157.2
Status: in_force

For purposes of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) and Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900) of Part 6, and notwithstanding any other law, and to the extent permitted by federal law, any grant, award, scholarship, loan, or fellowship benefit provided to any assistance unit member for the purpose of attending an institution of higher education, excluding cash payments made directly by friends or relatives, shall be exempt from consideration as income for purposes of determining eligibility for benefits or calculating grant amounts pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200). The funds described in this subdivision shall also be exempt as resources for purposes of determining eligibility for benefits or calculating grant amounts pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) for 12 months following the receipt of the funds.
Cal. WAT § 11761.5 — California Code / Code wat / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 8 / Article 6 / Section 11761.5
Section 11761.5
Status: in_force

(a) If the department sells bonds to finance a water purchase, the bonds, including all refinancing of the bonds, shall be scheduled to mature within five years of the date of the initial sale of the bonds.

(b) (1) Subdivision (a) does not apply to bonds sold to finance a water purchase arrangement which is planned to extend beyond five years, if the bonds, including all refinancing of the bonds, are scheduled to mature not later than the date on which the water purchase arrangement will terminate.

(2) “Water purchase arrangement,” for purposes of this subdivision, means a purchase, exchange, or standby agreement entered into by the department with one or more persons or entities to receive water from, or as a result of actions by, those persons or entities for the duration of the agreement.

(c) Subdivision (a) does not apply to bonds sold to finance a water purchase for the purpose of long-term carryover storage.
Cal. HSC § 101200 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 101 / Part 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 101200
Section 101200
Status: in_force

Local health departments qualifying for assistance as provided in this chapter, on or after September 19, 1947, shall receive financial aid as of the date of their becoming eligible.
Cal. FAC § 8605 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 8605
Section 8605
Status: in_force

The assessment authorized to be assessed and levied is hereby declared to be in the nature of a special assessment, and the Legislature hereby finds that the owners of all citrus trees will be benefited by the district to the same extent and in the same manner regardless of the age of the trees. The assessments authorized by this chapter to be assessed and levied on the trees shall be assessed and levied on all citrus trees regardless of their age.
Cal. HSC § 9638 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 8 / Part 5 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 9638
Section 9638
Status: in_force

Material for exterior trim, including exterior crypt and niche fronts, shall be travertine, serpentine marble, or grade A exterior type marble or granite, only.
Cal. VEH § 25279 — California Code / Code veh / Division 12 / Chapter 2 / Article 7 / Section 25279
Section 25279
Status: in_force

(a) Vehicles owned and operated by private security agencies and utilized exclusively on privately owned and maintained roads to which this code is made applicable by local ordinance or resolution, may display flashing amber warning lights to the front, sides, or rear, while being operated in response to emergency calls for the immediate preservation of life or property.

(b) (1) Vehicles owned by a private security agency and operated by personnel who are registered with the Department of Consumer Affairs under Article 3 (commencing with Section 7582) of Chapter 11.5 of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code may be equipped with a flashing amber warning light system while the vehicle is operated on a highway, if the vehicle is in compliance with Section 27605 and is distinctively marked with the words “PRIVATE SECURITY” or “SECURITY PATROL” on the rear and both sides of the vehicle in a size that is legible from a distance of not less than 50 feet.

(2) The flashing amber warning light system authorized under paragraph (1) shall not be activated while the vehicle is on the highway, unless otherwise directed by a peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code.

(c) A peace officer may order that the flashing amber warning light system of a vehicle that is found to be in violation of this section be immediately removed at the place of business of the vehicle’s owner or a garage.

(d) A flashing amber warning light system shall not be installed on a vehicle that has been found to be in violation of this section, unless written authorization is obtained from the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol.
Cal. PUC § 1709 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 1709
Section 1709
Status: in_force

In all collateral actions or proceedings, the orders and decisions of the commission which have become final shall be conclusive.
Cal. WIC § 19501 — California Code / Code wic / Division 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 19501
Section 19501
Status: in_force

Each orientation center established under Sections 19500 to 19506, inclusive, shall be residential in character. Blind persons shall be admitted as residents and trainees in an intensive program designed for maximum vocational and personal rehabilitation and for the preparation of blind persons for useful and remunerative work in trades, professions, private business, private industry, or public service.
Cal. RTC § 19554 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 10.2 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 19554
Section 19554
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to the limitations of this section and federal law, the Franchise Tax Board may provide the Controller with the address or other identification or location information from income tax returns or other records which is necessary for the Controller to locate owners of unclaimed property pursuant to Title 10 (commencing with Section 1300) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

(b) Subject to the limitations of this section and Section 6103(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, the Franchise Tax Board may provide the Controller, on an annual basis, with the following information from business entity income tax returns or other business entity records maintained by the Franchise Tax Board:

(1) The taxpayer’s name.

(2) The taxpayer’s identification number.

(3) The taxpayer’s address.

(4) The taxpayer’s principal business activity code.

(5) The taxpayer’s entity status and the date that the Franchise Tax Board last updated the taxpayer’s entity status.

(6) The taxpayer’s revenue range.

(7) Whether the taxpayer previously filed an unclaimed property report with the Controller, and, if applicable, both of the following:

(A) The date filed of the taxpayer’s last report.

(B) The amount remitted on the taxpayer’s last report.

(c) (1) The information provided to the Controller under this section is subject to Section 19542.

(2) Neither the Controller nor any officer, employee, or agent, or former officer, employee, or agent of the Controller may disclose or use any information obtained from the Franchise Tax Board pursuant to this section except for the purpose of locating owners of unclaimed property as provided in subdivision (a), or for the purpose of determining compliance with the Unclaimed Property Law (Title 10 (commencing with Section 1300) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure), as provided in subdivision (b).

(d) For purposes of this section:

(1) “Income” means net income as reported on Forms 100, 100S, and 100W, ordinary income as reported on Form 565, total income as reported on Form 568, or total gross receipts as reported on Form 199.

(2) “Revenue range” is a range of income amounts determined by the Franchise Tax Board.

(3) “Unclaimed property” has the same meaning as defined in Section 1300 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

(4) “Unclaimed property report” means the report and remittance required to be filed pursuant to Sections 1530 and 1532 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Cal. PUC § 3320 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1.5 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 3320
Section 3320
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created in the state government the California Consumer Power and Conservation Financing Authority, which shall be responsible for administering this division.

(b) The authority shall implement the purposes of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 3310), and to that end finance projects and programs in accordance with this division, all to the mutual benefit of the people of the state and to protect their health, welfare, and safety.
Cal. BPC § 19704 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 19704
Section 19704
Status: in_force

The board shall issue a license for owners, trainers, jockeys, and other participants in mule racing. The license shall be limited to mule races only.
Cal. PUC § 8385 — California Code / Code puc / Division 4.1 / Chapter 6 / Section 8385
Section 8385
Status: in_force

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

(1) “Deenergization event” means the proactive interruption of electrical service for the purpose of mitigating or avoiding the risk of causing a wildfire.

(2) “Electrical cooperative” has the same meaning as defined in Section 2776.

(3) “Electrical corporation” has the same meaning as defined in Section 218.

(4) “Large electrical corporation” has the same meaning as defined in Section 3280.

(5) “Local publicly owned electric utility” has the same meaning as defined in Section 224.3.

(6) “Office” means the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, within the Natural Resources Agency.

(b) Beginning July 1, 2021, the office shall supervise an electrical corporation’s compliance with the requirements of this chapter pursuant to the Public Utilities Act (Part 1 (commencing with Section 201) of Division 1). This chapter does not affect the commission’s authority or jurisdiction over an electrical corporation, electrical cooperative, or local publicly owned electric utility.
Cal. HSC § 44056 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 5 / Chapter 5 / Article 4 / Section 44056
Section 44056
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to an administrative fine pursuant to Section 44050, any person who violates this chapter, or any order, rule, or regulation of the department adopted pursuant to this chapter, is liable for a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each day in which each violation occurs. Any action to recover civil penalties shall be brought by the Attorney General in the name of the state on behalf of the department, or may be brought by any district attorney, city attorney, or attorney for a district. In assessing a civil penalty pursuant to this subdivision, due consideration shall be given to the factors identified in subdivision (b) of Section 44050.

(b) The penalties specified in subdivision (a) do not apply to an owner or operator of a motor vehicle, except an owner or operator who does any of the following:

(1) Obtains, or who attempts to obtain, a certificate of compliance or noncompliance, a repair cost waiver, or an economic hardship extension without complying with Section 44015.

(2) Obtains, or attempts to obtain, a certificate of compliance, a repair cost waiver, or an economic hardship extension by means of fraud, including, but not limited to, offering or giving any form of financial or other inducement to any person for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of compliance for a vehicle that has not been tested or has been tested improperly.

(3) Registers a motor vehicle at an address other than the owner’s or operator’s residence address for the purpose of avoiding the requirements of this chapter.

(4) Obtains, or attempts to obtain, a certificate of compliance by other means when required to report to the test-only facility after being identified as a tampered vehicle or gross polluter pursuant to Section 44015 or 44081.

(c) Any person who obtains or attempts to obtain a repair cost waiver, or economic hardship extension pursuant to this chapter by falsifying information shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), and shall be made ineligible for receiving any repair assistance of any kind pursuant to this chapter.

(d) Any person who obtains or attempts to obtain a certificate of compliance pursuant to this chapter by falsifying information shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).
Cal. HSC § 8555 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 8 / Part 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 8555
Section 8555
Status: in_force

The filed map or plat and the recorded declaration are constructive notice to all persons of the dedication of the property to cemetery purposes.
Cal. VEH § 475 — California Code / Code veh / Division 1 / Section 475
Section 475
Status: in_force

A “pole or pipe dolly” is a vehicle, other than a motor vehicle, having one or more axles which axles, if there be more than one, are not more than 54 inches apart, and two or more wheels, used in connection with a motor vehicle solely for the purpose of transporting poles, timbers, pipes, or integral structural materials and connected with the towing vehicle both by chain, rope, cable, or drawbar, and by the load, without any part of the weight of the dolly resting upon the towing vehicle.
Cal. ELEC § 10225 — California Code / Code elec / Division 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 10225
Section 10225
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 10220 and 10224, if nomination papers for an incumbent officer of the city are not filed by or on the 88th day before the election, during normal business hours, as posted, or are filed but then are withdrawn before the close of normal business hours on the 88th day before the election, the voters shall have until the 83rd day before the election during normal business hours, as posted, to nominate candidates other than the person who was the incumbent on the 88th day, for that incumbent’s elective office.

(b) This section is not applicable where there is no incumbent eligible to be elected. If this section is applicable, notwithstanding Section 10224, a candidate may withdraw their nomination paper until the 83rd day before the election during normal business hours, as posted.
Cal. HSC § 112879 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 6 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 112879
Section 112879
Status: in_force

“Imitation olive oil,” as used in this chapter, means the mixture of any edible oil artificially colored or flavored to resemble olive oil.
Cal. PRC § 26580 — California Code / Code prc / Division 17 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 26580
Section 26580
Status: in_force

The district may:

(a) Acquire, construct, operate, manage, or maintain improvements on public or private lands. Such improvements shall be with the consent of the owner, unless effected by the exercise of eminent domain pursuant to Section 26576.

(b) Accept such improvements undertaken by anyone.
Cal. FAM § 2121 — California Code / Code fam / Division 6 / Part 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 2121
Section 2121
Status: in_force

(a) In proceedings for dissolution of marriage, for nullity of marriage, or for legal separation of the parties, the court may, on any terms that may be just, relieve a spouse from a judgment, or any part or parts thereof, adjudicating support or division of property, after the six-month time limit of Section 473 of the Code of Civil Procedure has run, based on the grounds, and within the time limits, provided in this chapter.

(b) In all proceedings under this chapter, before granting relief, the court shall find that the facts alleged as the grounds for relief materially affected the original outcome and that the moving party would materially benefit from the granting of the relief.
Cal. WIC § 5004 — California Code / Code wic / Division 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 5004
Section 5004
Status: in_force

Persons with mental health disorders and persons with developmental disabilities shall receive protection from criminal acts equal to that provided any other resident in this state.
Cal. RTC § 43431 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 22 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 43431
Section 43431
Status: in_force

Whenever any taxpayer is delinquent in the payment of the tax, the board, or its authorized representative, may seize any property, real or personal, of the taxpayer, and sell at public auction the property seized, or a sufficient portion thereof, to pay the tax due, together with any penalties imposed for the delinquency and all costs that have been incurred on account of the seizure and sale.
Cal. PROB § 1801 — California Code / Code prob / Division 4 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 1801
Section 1801
Status: in_force

Subject to Section 1800.3:

(a) A conservator of the person may be appointed for a person who is unable to provide properly for his or her personal needs for physical health, food, clothing, or shelter, except as provided for the person as described in subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 1828.5.

(b) A conservator of the estate may be appointed for a person who is substantially unable to manage his or her own financial resources or resist fraud or undue influence, except as provided for that person as described in subdivision (b) or (c) of Section 1828.5. Substantial inability may not be proved solely by isolated incidents of negligence or improvidence.

(c) A conservator of the person and estate may be appointed for a person described in subdivisions (a) and (b).

(d) A limited conservator of the person or of the estate, or both, may be appointed for a developmentally disabled adult. A limited conservatorship may be utilized only as necessary to promote and protect the well-being of the individual, shall be designed to encourage the development of maximum self-reliance and independence of the individual, and shall be ordered only to the extent necessitated by the individual’s proven mental and adaptive limitations. The conservatee of the limited conservator shall not be presumed to be incompetent and shall retain all legal and civil rights except those which by court order have been designated as legal disabilities and have been specifically granted to the limited conservator. The intent of the Legislature, as expressed in Section 4501 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, that developmentally disabled citizens of this state receive services resulting in more independent, productive, and normal lives is the underlying mandate of this division in its application to adults alleged to be developmentally disabled.

(e) The standard of proof for the appointment of a conservator pursuant to this section shall be clear and convincing evidence.
Cal. RTC § 55365 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 30 / Chapter 7 / Section 55365
Section 55365
Status: in_force

Any prosecution for violation of any provision of this part shall be instituted within three years after the commission of the offense.
Cal. FAC § 21201 — California Code / Code fac / Division 10 / Chapter 6 / Article 6 / Section 21201
Section 21201
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any inspector to issue a certificate of inspection unless he personally made the inspection between sunrise and sunset.
Cal. PRC § 44207 — California Code / Code prc / Division 30 / Part 4 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 44207
Section 44207
Status: in_force

(a) The cooperative agreement shall provide that the state or tribe may bring an appropriate civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the cooperative agreement as a contract, and shall not limit the availability to either party of any remedy at law or in equity otherwise available under California law.

(b) The cooperative agreement shall require that the tribe waive its sovereign immunity from any action brought by the state in any court otherwise having jurisdiction over the subject matter, and that the state shall waive its sovereign immunity from any action brought by the tribe, in any court otherwise having jurisdiction over the subject matter, to enforce the terms of the cooperative agreement.
Cal. PUC § 22406 — California Code / Code puc / Division 9 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 22406
Section 22406
Status: in_force

The board shall fill any vacancies occurring in the office of director. The appointee shall hold office for the balance of the term and until his successor is elected and qualified.