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Cal. FAC § 16151 — California Code / Code fac / Division 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 16151
Section 16151
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to throw, discharge, deposit, remove, or carry garbage, or cause, suffer, or procure garbage to be thrown, discharged, deposited, removed, or carried, from any vessel, aircraft, or any other vehicle into any territorial waters, or onto land within the state, except for any of the following:

(a) Immediate burning in incinerators.

(b) Approved treatment or approved disposal under the supervision and pursuant to the regulations of the director.

(c) Delivery to a garbage collector that, for the purpose of accepting garbage, is licensed by the director or by the federal government.
Cal. HSC § 78870 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 45 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 78870
Section 78870
Status: in_force

Whenever the director determines that there may be an imminent or substantial endangerment to the public health or welfare or to the environment, because of a release or a threatened release of a hazardous substance, the director may do any or all of the following:

(a) Order any responsible party to take or pay for appropriate removal or remedial action necessary to protect the public health and safety and the environment. No order under this section shall be made to an owner of real property solely on the basis of that ownership as specified in Sections 101(35) and 107(b) of the federal act (42 U.S.C. Secs. 9601(35) and 9607(b)). The director shall give the responsible party an opportunity to assert all defenses to the order.

(b) Take or contract for any necessary removal or remedial action.

(c) Request the Attorney General to secure relief as may be necessary from the responsible party to abate the danger or threat. The superior court of the county in which the threat or danger occurs shall have jurisdiction to grant the relief the public interest and equities of the case may require to protect public health and welfare and the environment. Upon a showing by the department that a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance has occurred or is occurring, and that there may be an imminent or substantial endangerment to the public health and safety or to the environment, the court may grant a temporary restraining order or a preliminary or permanent injunction pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 78660.
Cal. FAC § 29207 — California Code / Code fac / Division 13 / Chapter 1 / Article 14 / Section 29207
Section 29207
Status: in_force

If American foulbrood is found in an apiary, the abatement shall be by killing the bees in the infested colonies and disposing of the hives and their contents, together with any other infested comb, hives, and associated appliances which are found in the apiary, in one of the following ways:

(a) By delivery to a licensed wax salvage plant pursuant to this chapter.

(b) By burning in a manner as set forth in Section 29208, the contents of the diseased colonies, including the bees, comb, and associated frames, together with any other diseased combs, and associated frames, which are found in the apiary in one of the following ways and disinfecting by scorching the hive bodies, covers, bottom boards, supers, and appliances associated with them:

(1) Burning in a pit and burying the ashes not less than two feet below the surface of the ground.

(2) Burning in an incinerator approved by the director. This section does not prevent federal and state research agencies from securing, transporting, and maintaining infested bees, comb, hives, appliances, or colonies pursuant to Section 29074.
Cal. WAT § 20914 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 20914
Section 20914
Status: in_force

On the ballots provided for the formation election shall be printed a proposition substantially as follows: “Shall the proposed ____ Irrigation District be formed?” followed by the words “Yes” and “No” with inclosed voting spaces thereafter.
Cal. PCC § 20565 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 35 / Section 20565
Section 20565
Status: in_force

At the time and place appointed the bids shall be opened in public.
Cal. HSC § 6783 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 6 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Article 6 / Section 6783
Section 6783
Status: in_force

The board shall, then, before September 1st, estimate the amount of money needed and fix the rate of taxation for district purposes and for the payment of the principal and interest of that year upon outstanding bonds and the payment of the principal and interest that the board believes will become due during the year on bonds authorized but not sold.
Cal. INS § 799.11 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 6.9 / Section 799.11
Section 799.11
Status: in_force

This article shall become operative on January 1, 2023.
Cal. BPC § 4040 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 9 / Article 2 / Section 4040
Section 4040
Status: in_force

(a) “Prescription” means an oral, written, or electronic transmission order that is both of the following:

(1) Given individually for the person or persons for whom ordered that includes all of the following:

(A) The name or names and address of the patient or patients.

(B) The name and quantity of the drug or device prescribed and the directions for use.

(C) The date of issue.

(D) Either rubber stamped, typed, or printed by hand or typeset, the name, address, and telephone number of the prescriber, the prescriber’s license classification, and the prescriber’s federal registry number, if a controlled substance is prescribed.

(E) A legible, clear notice of the condition or purpose for which the drug is being prescribed, if requested by the patient or patients.

(F) If in writing, signed by the prescriber issuing the order, or the certified nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or naturopathic doctor who issues a drug order pursuant to Section 2746.51, 2836.1, 3502.1, or 3640.5, respectively, or the pharmacist who issues a drug order pursuant to Section 4052, 4052.1, 4052.2, or 4052.6.

(2) Issued by a physician, dentist, optometrist, doctor of podiatric medicine, veterinarian, nurse practitioner practicing pursuant to Section 2837.103 or 2837.104, or naturopathic doctor pursuant to Section 3640.7 or, if a drug order is issued pursuant to Section 2746.51, 2836.1, 3502.1, or 3460.5, by a certified nurse-midwife, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or naturopathic doctor licensed in this state, or pursuant to Section 4052, 4052.1, 4052.2, or 4052.6 by a pharmacist licensed in this state.

(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a written order of the prescriber for a dangerous drug, except for any Schedule II controlled substance, that contains at least the name and signature of the prescriber, the name and address of the patient in a manner consistent with paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 11164 of the Health and Safety Code, the name and quantity of the drug prescribed, directions for use, and the date of issue may be treated as a prescription by the dispensing pharmacist as long as any additional information required by subdivision (a) is readily retrievable in the pharmacy. In the event of a conflict between this subdivision and Section 11164 of the Health and Safety Code, Section 11164 of the Health and Safety Code shall prevail.

(c) “Electronic transmission prescription” includes both image and data prescriptions. “Electronic image transmission prescription” means any prescription order for which a facsimile of the order is received by a pharmacy from a licensed prescriber. “Electronic data transmission prescription” means any prescription order, other than an electronic image transmission prescription, that is electronically transmitted from a licensed prescriber to a pharmacy.

(d) The use of commonly used abbreviations shall not invalidate an otherwise valid prescription.
Cal. HSC § 116876 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 12 / Chapter 5 / Article 4 / Section 116876
Section 116876
Status: in_force

(a) Commencing January 1, 2023, a person shall not manufacture, and offer for sale in the state, an endpoint device intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption that leaches more than one microgram of lead for test statistic Q or R, when normalized for a first draw sample up to or equal to one liter in volume, as calculated in accordance with the 2020 NSF International Standard 61, which became effective in the year 2020, and certified by an American National Standards Institute-accredited third party.

(b) Commencing July 1, 2023, a person shall not introduce into commerce or offer for sale in the state an endpoint device intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption that leaches more than one microgram of lead for test statistic Q or R, when normalized for a first draw sample up to or equal to one liter in volume, as calculated in accordance with the 2020 NSF International Standard 61, which became effective in the year 2020, and certified by an American National Standards Institute-accredited third party.

(c) The consumer-facing product packaging or product labeling of an endpoint device intended to convey or dispense water for human consumption that meets the “lead free” standard specified in subdivision (e) of Section 116875 and does not leach more than one microgram of lead for test statistic Q or R, when normalized for a first draw sample up to or equal to one liter in volume, as calculated in accordance with the 2020 NSF International Standard 61, which became effective in the year 2020, and certified by an American National Standards Institute-accredited third party, shall indicate that compliance by including the lettering “NSF/ANSI/CAN 61: Q ≤ 1” in an easily identifiable manner.

(d) (1) For purposes of this section, “endpoint device” means a single device, such as a plumbing fitting, fixture, or faucet, that is typically installed within the last one liter of the water distribution system of a building. An endpoint device includes all of the following:

(A) Remote chillers.

(B) Lavatory faucets.

(C) Bar faucets.

(D) Kitchen faucets.

(E) Hot and cold water dispensers.

(F) Drinking fountains.

(G) Drinking fountain bubblers.

(H) Water coolers.

(I) Glass fillers.

(J) Residential refrigerator ice makers.

(2) An endpoint device does not include either of the following:

(A) Devices specifically exempted from section nine, “Mechanical Plumbing Devices,” of the 2020 NSF International Standard 61, which became effective in the year 2020.

(B) Devices the 2020 NSF International Standard 61, which became effective in the year 2020, subjects to a different lead leaching standard or normalization requirement than that specified in subdivision (a).
Cal. BPC § 23104.3 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 23104.3
Section 23104.3
Status: in_force

A retail licensee may make a return of distilled spirits to the wholesaler, rectifier or manufacturer from whom he purchased the distilled spirits or to the successor of such wholesaler, rectifier or manufacturer, or in the event that such wholesaler, rectifier or manufacturer has ceased carrying on a business licensed under this division and there is no successor to such business, the return may be made to some other wholesaler, rectifier or manufacturer after the retail licensee has obtained from the department approval to make such return. A retail licensee may exchange a package of distilled spirits for a similar package of the same brand with any manufacturer, rectifier or wholesaler whether or not the retail licensee had purchased the package from the manufacturer, rectifier or wholesaler with whom he is exchanging it for a similar package of the same brand.
Cal. WAT § 79775 — California Code / Code wat / Division 26.7 / Chapter 10 / Section 79775
Section 79775
Status: in_force

Of the funds authorized by Section 79771, one hundred million dollars ($100,000,000) shall be made available for competitive grants for projects that develop and implement groundwater plans and projects in accordance with groundwater planning requirements established under Division 6 (commencing with Section 10000).
Cal. ELEC § 16464 — California Code / Code elec / Division 16 / Chapter 5 / Article 4 / Section 16464
Section 16464
Status: in_force

At any time within three days after the filing of the affidavit of the contestant to the effect that the contestant has sent by certified mail a copy of the affidavit to the defendant, the defendant may file with the clerk of the superior court an affidavit in the defendant’s own behalf, setting up the defendant’s desire to have the votes counted in any precincts, designating them, in addition to the precincts designated in the affidavit of the contestant, and setting up the defendant’s grounds therefor. On the trial of the contest all of the precincts named in the affidavits of the contestant and the defendant shall be considered, and a recount had with reference to all of those precincts. The contestant shall have the same right to answer the affidavit of the defendant as is given to the defendant with reference to the affidavit of the contestant except that the contestant’s answer shall be filed not later than the first day of the trial of the contest.
Cal. FGC § 1773 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 2 / Chapter 7.5 / Article 5 / Section 1773
Section 1773
Status: in_force

The department shall maintain the Native California Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund established pursuant to Section 18749.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
Cal. FAC § 6064 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 6064
Section 6064
Status: in_force

The term of office of the directors shall be four years, except for those first appointed upon the organization of the district. The first appointees shall, immediately upon their appointment, classify themselves by lot so that the terms of three of them shall expire on the first day of May following the first biennial election of the district and the terms of the other two shall expire on the first day of May following the second biennial election of the district.
Cal. WIC § 14148.85 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 7 / Article 4.7 / Section 14148.85
Section 14148.85
Status: in_force

The department shall provide for the receipt and initial processing of Medi-Cal applications from pregnant people and from children born after September 30, 1983, who have not yet attained 19 years of age, at facilities other than the county welfare department as described in Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1396 and following).
Cal. HSC § 117776 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 117776
Section 117776
Status: in_force

(a)  “Trauma scene” means a location soiled by, or contaminated with, human blood, human body fluids, or other residues from the scene of a serious human injury, illness, or death.

(b)  For purposes of this section, a location may include, but is not limited to, a physical structure that is not fixed geographically, such as mobile homes, trailers, or vehicles.
Cal. HSC § 2027 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 2027
Section 2027
Status: in_force

(a)  At the first meeting of the initial board of trustees of a newly formed district, and in the case of an existing district at the first meeting in January every year or every other year, the board of trustees shall elect its officers.

(b)  The officers of a board of trustees are a president and a secretary. The president shall be a trustee. The secretary may be either a trustee or a district employee. A board of trustees may create additional officers and elect members to those positions. No trustee shall hold more than one office.

(c)  Except as provided in Section 2077, the county treasurer of the principal county shall act as the district treasurer. The county treasurer shall receive no compensation for the receipt and disbursement of money of the district.
Cal. PCC § 20119 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 3.3 / Section 20119
Section 20119
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature to enable school districts to use cost-effective options for building and modernizing school facilities. The Legislature has recognized the merits of the best value procurement method process in the past by authorizing its use for projects undertaken by the University of California.

(b) The Legislature finds and declares that school districts using the best value procurement method require a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each participant in the best value process. As reflected in the University of California report to the Legislature, the benefits of a best value procurement method include a reduction in contract delays, change orders, and claims producing a savings in both contract costs and administration.

(c) The Legislature further finds and declares that the best value procurement method has provided the benefits of more qualified contractors applying and an open dialogue on project approach, according to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s interim report to the Legislature from November 2019, titled “Los Angeles Unified School District, Final Report on Best Value Procurement Method.”

(d) The Legislature also finds and declares that the Los Angeles Unified School District achieved expected benefits from the best value method such as fewer change orders, less schedule delays, and fewer claims according to the Los Angeles Unified School District’s final report to the Legislature from December 2024, titled “Los Angeles Unified School District, Review of the Best Value Procurement Method.”

(e) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide to all school districts an optional, alternative procedure for bidding and building school construction projects.
Cal. WIC § 4450 — California Code / Code wic / Division 4.1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 4450
Section 4450
Status: in_force

The medical superintendent shall make triplicate estimates, in minute detail, as approved by the State Department of Developmental Services of such supplies, expenses, buildings, and improvements as are required for the best interests of the hospital, and for the improvement thereof and of the grounds and buildings connected therewith. These estimates shall be submitted to the State Department of Developmental Services which may revise them. The department shall certify that it has carefully examined the estimates, and that the supplies, expenses, buildings, and improvements contained in such estimates, as approved by it, are required for the best interests of the hospital. The department shall thereupon proceed to purchase such supplies, make such expenditures, or conduct such improvements or buildings in accordance with law.
Cal. SHC § 35565 — California Code / Code shc / Division 18 / Part 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 35565
Section 35565
Status: in_force

The commission shall fix such rentals, fees, or charges for the use of parking places under its control as will produce revenue, when added to the expected revenues from on-street parking meters pledged to any of the purposes specified in this part, sufficient to pay the principal and interest on the bonds as they fall due, and also to provide any additional sums which may be required under the provisions of the ordinance, resolution or indenture providing for the issuance of the bonds.
Cal. RTC § 20582 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 10.5 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 20582
Section 20582
Status: in_force

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions given in Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 20501) of this part and in this article shall govern the construction of this chapter.
Cal. VEH § 11762 — California Code / Code veh / Division 5 / Chapter 4 / Article 1.1 / Section 11762
Section 11762
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article are severable. If any provision of this article or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.
Cal. MVC § 1674 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 7 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 1674
Section 1674
Status: in_force

If two or more persons conspire to commit any crime defined by this chapter, each is guilty of conspiracy and subject to the same punishment as if he had committed the crime which he conspired to commit, whether or not any act be done in furtherance of the conspiracy. The fact that any of his fellow conspirators has been acquitted, has not been arrested or convicted, is not amenable to justice, or has been pardoned or otherwise discharged before or after conviction does not constitute a defense or ground of suspension of judgment, sentence, or punishment for any person prosecuted under this section.
Cal. PUC § 60107 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 60107
Section 60107
Status: in_force

(a) The district may annually review and propose amendments to the county transportation expenditure plan adopted pursuant to Section 60106 to provide for the use of additional federal, state, and local funds, to account for unexpected revenues, or to take into consideration unforeseen circumstances.

(b) The district shall notify the board of supervisors and the city council of each city in the county and provide them with a copy of the proposed amendments.

(c) The proposed amendments shall become effective 45 days after notice is given.
Cal. PRC § 21084.2 — California Code / Code prc / Division 13 / Chapter 2.6 / Section 21084.2
Section 21084.2
Status: in_force

A project with an effect that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource is a project that may have a significant effect on the environment.
Cal. FAC § 69086 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 7 / Article 6 / Section 69086
Section 69086
Status: in_force

Every processor shall be personally liable for the payment of the collected assessments, and failure of the processor to collect the assessment from any producer shall not exempt any processor from such liability.
Cal. BPC § 1751 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 7 / Section 1751
Section 1751
Status: in_force

At least once every seven years, the board shall review the allowable duties for dental assistants, registered dental assistants, registered dental assistants in extended functions, dental sedation assistant permitholders, and orthodontic assistant permitholders, the supervision level for these categories, and the settings under which these duties may be performed, and shall update the regulations as necessary to keep them current with the state of the dental practice.
Cal. SHC § 14 — California Code / Code shc / Section 14
Section 14
Status: in_force

“County” includes “city and county.”
Cal. BPC § 8504.4 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 14 / Article 1 / Section 8504.4
Section 8504.4
Status: in_force

“Inspection” is the act of a field representative or operator physically performing an onsite assessment of real property.
Cal. PUC § 29712 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 10.5 / Article 6 / Section 29712
Section 29712
Status: in_force

Any public agency or portion thereof included as part of the territory proposed to be annexed to a special service district pursuant to this article may, by resolution of its legislative body, or a petition of its voters filed with the secretary of the district prior to the hearing on annexation, require the submission of an annexation proposition to the voters of the public agency, or portion thereof. However, no election shall be held if the board, pursuant to Section 29719, excludes from the territory to be annexed the public agency, or portion thereof, proposed to be annexed in accordance with its resolution or petition.