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Cal. ELEC § 19230 — California Code / Code elec / Division 19 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 19230
Section 19230
Status: in_force

(a) The elections official of any county, city, or city and county using a voting system shall inspect the machines or devices at least once every two years to determine their accuracy. Any county, city, or city and county using leased or rented equipment shall determine if the equipment has been inspected for accuracy within the last two years before using it for any election. The inspection shall be made in accordance with regulations adopted and promulgated by the Secretary of State. The elections official shall certify the results of the inspection to the Secretary of State.

(b) An individual shall not allow an agent of a law enforcement agency to access, disrupt, modify, or take possession of certified voting technology or a portion thereof unless authorized by a court order. This subdivision shall not be construed to prohibit an individual, in accordance with a written agreement between the elections official conducting the election and a law enforcement agency pursuant to Section 18544 or Section 18545, to permit agents of that agency to provide logistical, transportation, or security support during the voting period, on election day, or during the canvass of the vote. For purposes of this subdivision, “certified voting technology” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 17600.

(c) For the purposes of this section, “law enforcement agency” means all of the following:

(1) Any law enforcement agency, department, or other entity of the state or any political subdivision thereof, that employs any peace officer described in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code.

(2) Any law enforcement agency of another state.

(3) Any federal law enforcement agency.
Cal. BPC § 7735.5 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 12 / Article 9 / Section 7735.5
Section 7735.5
Status: in_force

The preneed funeral arrangement contract shall clearly state if benefits are unavailable or limited for any reason.
Cal. FGC § 2950 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 3 / Chapter 13 / Article 3 / Section 2950
Section 2950
Status: in_force

For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply:

(a) “Agency” means the Natural Resources Agency.

(b) “Disadvantaged community” has the same meaning as defined in Section 80002 of the Public Resources Code.

(c) “Nonprofit corporation” means a nonprofit corporation qualified to do business in California and exempt from taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

(d) “Salton Sea Management Plan” means the Salton Sea Management Program Phase I: 10-Year Plan published in August 2018, or revised thereafter.

(e) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency.

(f) “Severely disadvantaged community” has the same meaning as defined in Section 80002 of the Public Resources Code.
Cal. HSC § 1793.8 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 10 / Article 7 / Section 1793.8
Section 1793.8
Status: in_force

A Certificate of Authority shall be automatically inactivated when a provider voluntarily ceases to enter into continuing care contracts with new residents. The provider shall notify the department of its intention to cease entering into continuing care contracts and shall continue to comply with all provisions of this chapter until all continuing care contract obligations have been fulfilled.
Cal. VEH § 28090 — California Code / Code veh / Division 12 / Chapter 5 / Article 14 / Section 28090
Section 28090
Status: in_force

Every renter of a motor vehicle with cellular radio telephone equipment shall provide the person who rents the motor vehicle with written operating instructions concerning the safe use of the equipment. The equipment shall also be clearly labeled with operating instructions concerning the safe use of the equipment.
Cal. FAC § 77082 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 16.5 / Article 4 / Section 77082
Section 77082
Status: in_force

The commission may adopt and from time to time alter, rescind, modify, and amend all proper and necessary bylaws, rules, regulations, operating procedures, and orders for carrying out this chapter, including rules for appeals from any bylaw, rule, regulation, operating procedure, or order of the commission. The commission is exempt from Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code when acting pursuant to this section.
Cal. BPC § 2556 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5.5 / Article 1 / Section 2556
Section 2556
Status: in_force

(a) Except as authorized by Section 655, it is unlawful for a registered dispensing optician or a person who engages in the business of, or holds himself or herself out to be, a dispensing optician to do any of the following: to advertise the furnishing of, or to furnish, the services of an optometrist or a physician and surgeon, to directly employ an optometrist or physician and surgeon for the purpose of any examination or treatment of the eyes, or to duplicate or change lenses without a prescription or order from a person duly licensed to issue the same. For the purposes of this section, “furnish” does not mean to enter into a landlord-tenant relationship of any kind.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 125.9, the board may, by regulation, impose and issue administrative fines and citations for a violation of this section or Section 655, which may be assessed in addition to any other applicable fines, citations, or administrative or criminal actions.
Cal. FIN § 4925 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1.6 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 4925
Section 4925
Status: in_force

If the commissioner finds all of the following with respect to an application for approval of a conversion, the commissioner shall approve the application:

(a) That the shareholders equity of the resulting depository corporation will be adequate and that the financial condition of the resulting depository corporation will be satisfactory.

(b) That the directors, executive officers, and any controlling person of the resulting corporation will be satisfactory.

(c) That the name of the resulting depository corporation will not resemble so closely as to be likely to cause confusion the name of any other bank, savings association, or industrial loan company, as the case may be, that is transacting or has recently transacted business in this state.

(d) That the resulting depository corporation will afford reasonable promise of successful operation and that it is reasonable to believe that the resulting depository corporation will be operated in a safe and sound manner and in compliance with all applicable laws.

(e) In the case of a conversion of a California state savings association, that the conversion will not have a seriously adverse effect on the total availability of financing for housing in any market area of the converting savings association in this state or that any effect of that type is clearly outweighed in the public interest by the probable effect of the conversion in meeting the convenience and needs of the community to be served. Nothing in this subdivision authorizes the commissioner to require the resulting depository corporation to make financing for housing available.

If the commissioner finds otherwise, the commissioner shall deny the application for approval of the conversion.
Cal. HSC § 53190 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 31 / Part 10 / Chapter 2 / Section 53190
Section 53190
Status: in_force

The proceeds of bonds issued and sold pursuant to this part shall be deposited in the Home Building and Rehabilitation Fund. Moneys in the fund shall be allocated and utilized in accordance with Part 8 (commencing with Section 53130), as added by Senate Bill 1692 of the 1987–88 Regular Session.
Cal. PROB § 20211 — California Code / Code prob / Division 10 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 20211
Section 20211
Status: in_force

The proration required by this article shall be made in the proportion that the value of the property received by each transferee bears to the total value of all property received by all transferees, subject to the provisions of this article.
Cal. HSC § 9561 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 8 / Part 5 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 9561
Section 9561
Status: in_force

The application shall be accompanied by:

(a)  Two full, true and complete sets of plans showing in detail the work proposed and whether it is for new work, reconstruction, or alteration.

(b)  Two sets of specifications describing the proposed work.

(c)  The plans of the lot or land on which the building is proposed to be erected, reconstructed, or altered.

(d)  The written approval of the plans and specifications and consent to the proposed erection, construction, reconstruction, or alteration, executed by the cemetery authority owning or operating the cemetery in which the work is to be performed.
Cal. HSC § 46010 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 28 / Chapter 2 / Section 46010
Section 46010
Status: in_force

This division shall be known and may be cited as the California Noise Control Act of 1973.
Cal. FGC § 97 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 0.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 97
Section 97
Status: in_force

“Optimum yield,” with regard to a marine fishery, means the amount of fish taken in a fishery that does all of the following:

(a) Provides the greatest overall benefit to the people of California, particularly with respect to food production and recreational opportunities, and takes into account the protection of marine ecosystems.

(b) Is the maximum sustainable yield of the fishery, as reduced by relevant economic, social, or ecological factors.

(c) In the case of an overfished fishery, provides for rebuilding to a level consistent with producing maximum sustainable yield in the fishery.
Cal. MVC § 1253 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 6 / Chapter 1 / Article 6 / Section 1253
Section 1253
Status: in_force

Proceedings may be commenced for the annexation of territory to an existing district by petition filed with the county clerk and signed by registered voters residing within the territory to be annexed equal in number to at least eight percent of the number of votes cast in the territory proposed to be annexed for the office of Governor at the last general election at which a Governor was elected. If both incorporated and unincorporated territory are included within the new territory, the petition shall be signed by registered voters equal in number in each territory to at least eight percent of the votes so cast therein for Governor.
Cal. VEH § 23626 — California Code / Code veh / Division 11.5 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 23626
Section 23626
Status: in_force

A conviction of an offense in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or the Dominion of Canada that, if committed in this state, would be a violation of Section 23152 or 23153 of this code, or Section 191.5 of, or subdivision (a) of Section 192.5 of, the Penal Code, is a conviction of Section 23152 or 23153 of this code, or Section 191.5 of, or subdivision (a) of Section 192.5 of, the Penal Code for the purposes of this code.
Cal. BPC § 7324 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 10 / Article 3 / Section 7324
Section 7324
Status: in_force

The board shall admit to examination for a license as an esthetician to practice skin care, any person who has made application to the board in proper form, paid the fee required by this chapter, and is qualified as follows:

(a) Is not less than 17 years of age.

(b) Has completed the 10th grade in the public schools of this state or its equivalent.

(c) Is not subject to denial pursuant to Section 480.

(d) Has done any of the following:

(1) Completed a course in skin care from a school approved by the board.

(2) Practiced skin care, as defined in this chapter, outside of this state for a period of time equivalent to the study and training of a qualified person who has completed a course in skin care from a school the curriculum of which complied with requirements adopted by the board. Each three months of practice shall be deemed the equivalent of 100 hours of training for qualification under paragraph (1).

(3) Completed the apprenticeship program in skin care specified in Article 4 (commencing with Section 7332).
Cal. WAT § 8127 — California Code / Code wat / Division 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 8127
Section 8127
Status: in_force

The board may make regulations for the use of the streams and the repair and control of the works.
Cal. BPC § 4811 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 11 / Article 1 / Section 4811
Section 4811
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Veterinary Medicine Practice Act.”
Cal. BPC § 14417 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 6 / Chapter 3 / Article 1.5 / Section 14417
Section 14417
Status: in_force

The filing of articles of incorporation pursuant to Section 200 of the Corporations Code shall not of itself authorize the use in this state of a corporate name in violation of the rights of another under the federal Trademark Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 1051 et seq.), the Trademark Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 14200) of Division 6), the Fictitious Business Name Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17900) of Division 7), or the common law, including rights in a trade name. The Secretary of State shall deliver a notice to this effect to each newly organized corporation.
Cal. RTC § 36032 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 16 / Chapter 4 / Section 36032
Section 36032
Status: in_force

The taxes imposed by this part are due and payable to the department quarterly on or before the last day of the month next succeeding each quarterly period of three months.
Cal. BPC § 13440.5 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 5 / Chapter 14 / Article 5 / Section 13440.5
Section 13440.5
Status: in_force

For purposes of determining the percentage of ethanol in a gasoline-oxygenate blend for use as a fuel, the volume of ethanol includes the volume of any denaturant (including gasoline) that is added to the extent that these denaturants do not exceed the maximum volume percent specified in the latest standard established by ASTM International, except that no standard shall be less stringent than required by any California state law.
Cal. FAC § 31764.5 — California Code / Code fac / Division 14.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 31764.5
Section 31764.5
Status: in_force

(a) A public animal shelter shall not charge an adoption fee for a cat if the person adopting the cat presents to the public animal shelter a current and valid driver’s license or identification card with the word “VETERAN” printed on its face pursuant to Section 12811 of the Vehicle Code.

(b) A public animal shelter may limit the number of cats adopted from that public animal shelter pursuant to this section to one cat each six-month period.
Cal. FAC § 79291 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 26 / Article 8 / Section 79291
Section 79291
Status: in_force

(a) Five years after implementation of this chapter, the secretary shall hold a public hearing, after providing proper notice to all persons subject to this chapter and any other persons or entities who have requested, in writing, notice of the hearing, to determine whether the operation of this chapter should be continued. If the secretary finds after the hearing that a substantial question exists among the persons assessed under this chapter regarding whether the operation of this chapter should be continued, the secretary shall submit the chapter to a reapproval referendum to be conducted among producers and handlers to determine whether the operation of this chapter shall be reapproved and continued in effect.

(b) If the secretary finds after conducting a hearing that no substantial question exists or, if a reapproval referendum is required, that a majority of the eligible producers and a majority of eligible handlers voting in the referendum voted in favor of continuing the operation of this chapter, the secretary shall so certify and this chapter shall remain operative. If the secretary finds that a favorable vote has not been given, he or she shall so certify and declare the operation of this chapter and the commission suspended upon the expiration of the current marketing season. Thereupon, the operations of the commission shall be concluded and funds distributed in the manner provided in Section 79294. No bond or security shall be required for any such referendum.
Cal. FIN § 356 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 356
Section 356
Status: in_force

If the commissioner is unable to perform his or her duties for more than 30 consecutive days or if the office of the commissioner becomes vacant, the chief deputy shall have all the powers and duties of the commissioner until the return or recovery of the commissioner, or, in case of a vacancy, until a new commissioner is appointed by the Governor and qualifies to hold office.
Cal. PUC § 326 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 326
Section 326
Status: in_force

(a)  By January 1, 2020, the commission shall establish the Wildfire Safety Division within the commission, located in Sacramento, California. The Wildfire Safety Division shall do all of the following:

(1) Oversee and enforce electrical corporations’ compliance with wildfire safety pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 8385) of Division 4.1.

(2) In consultation with the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board, develop and recommend to the commission performance metrics to achieve maximum feasible risk reduction to be used to develop the wildfire mitigation plan and evaluate an electrical corporation’s compliance with that plan. For this purpose, “maximum feasible” means capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, legal, social, and technological factors.

(3) Develop a field audit program for wildfire mitigation plan compliance by each electrical corporation.

(4) Consult with the Office of Emergency Services in the office’s management and response to utility public safety power shutoff events and utility actions for compliance with public safety power shutoff program rules and regulations.

(5) Support efforts to assess and analyze fire weather data and other atmospheric conditions that could lead to catastrophic wildfires and to reduce the likelihood and severity of wildfire incidents that could endanger the safety of persons, properties, and the environment within the state.

(6) Retain appropriate staff that includes experts in wildfire, weather, climate change, emergency response, and other relevant subject matters.

(7) Review, as necessary, in coordination with the California Wildfire Safety Advisory Board and necessary commission staff, safety requirements for electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure and infrastructure and equipment attached to that electrical infrastructure, and provide recommendations to the commission to address the dynamic risk of climate change and to mitigate wildfire risk.

(b) Effective July 1, 2021, all functions of the Wildfire Safety Division shall be transferred to the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety established pursuant to Section 15473 of the Government Code.
Cal. LAB § 4050 — California Code / Code lab / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 4050
Section 4050
Status: in_force

Whenever the right to compensation under this division exists in favor of an employee, he shall, upon the written request of his employer, submit at reasonable intervals to examination by a practicing physician, provided and paid for by the employer, and shall likewise submit to examination at reasonable intervals by any physician selected by the administrative director or appeals board or referee thereof.
Cal. WAT § 12913 — California Code / Code wat / Division 6 / Part 6 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 12913
Section 12913
Status: in_force

The Director of Finance shall cause all moneys in the fund which are in excess of current requirements to be invested and reinvested from time to time in securities described in Section 16430 of the Government Code, and such securities may be sold or exchanged if in his opinion such sale or exchange is in the best interests of the State in effectuating the purposes of this chapter. All income derived from such investment, reinvestment, sale, or exchange shall be credited to the fund.
Cal. MVC § 998.079 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 4 / Chapter 6 / Article 5s / Section 998.079
Section 998.079
Status: in_force

There is hereby appropriated from the General Fund, for purposes of this article, a sum of money that will equal both of the following:

(a) That sum annually necessary to pay the principal of, and the interest on, the bonds issued and sold as provided herein, as that principal and interest become due and payable.

(b) That sum necessary to carry out Section 998.080, appropriated without regard to fiscal years.
Cal. ELEC § 9112 — California Code / Code elec / Division 9 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 9112
Section 9112
Status: in_force

On or before April 1 of each odd-numbered year, the county elections official of each county shall file a report with the Secretary of State containing the following information:

(a) The number of county initiative petitions circulated during the preceding two calendar years that did not qualify for the ballot, and the number of these proposed initiatives for which reports were prepared pursuant to Section 9111.

(b) With respect to county initiative measures that qualified for the ballot in the preceding two calendar years, the number that were approved by the voters, and the number of these ballot measures for which reports were prepared pursuant to Section 9111.

(c) With respect to county initiative measures that qualified for the ballot in the preceding two calendar years, the number which were not approved by the voters, and the number of these ballot measures for which reports were prepared pursuant to Section 9111.
Cal. HSC § 26204 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 19 / Section 26204
Section 26204
Status: in_force

Of the funds identified in provision (2) of Item 6120-011-0001 of the Budget Act of 2001, twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be made available to be used for contracts for outside researchers pursuant to this chapter.