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Cal. CCP § 12a — California Code / Code ccp / Section 12a
Section 12a
Status: in_force

(a) If the last day for the performance of any act provided or required by law to be performed within a specified period of time is a holiday, then that period is hereby extended to and including the next day that is not a holiday. For purposes of this section, “holiday” means all day on Saturdays, all holidays specified in Section 135 and, to the extent provided in Section 12b, all days that by terms of Section 12b are required to be considered as holidays.

(b) This section applies to Sections 659, 659a, and 921, and to all other provisions of law providing or requiring an act to be performed on a particular day or within a specified period of time, whether expressed in this or any other code or statute, ordinance, rule, or regulation.
Cal. VEH § 34500.3 — California Code / Code veh / Division 14.8 / Section 34500.3
Section 34500.3
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall adopt rules and regulations that are designed to promote the safe operation of vehicles, regarding cargo securement standards. The regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall be consistent with the securement regulations adopted by the United States Department of Transportation in Part 393 (commencing with Section 393.1) of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as those regulations now exist or are amended in the future.

(b) Regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) do not apply to a farmer transporting his or her own hay or straw, incidental to his or her farming operation, if that transportation requires that the farmer use a highway, except that this subdivision does not relieve the farmer from loading and securing the hay or straw in a safe manner.
Cal. BPC § 10142 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 10142
Section 10142
Status: in_force

When a licensee prepares or has prepared an agreement authorizing or retaining that licensee to perform any of the acts for which he or she is required to hold a license, or when that licensee secures the signature of any person to any contract pertaining to those services or transactions, he or she shall deliver a copy of the agreement to the person signing it as soon as reasonably practicable after the time the signature is obtained. The copy may be provided electronically in transactions pursuant to provisions of the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (Title 2.5 (commencing with Section 1633.1) of Part 2 of Division 3 of the Civil Code), where the parties have agreed to conduct the transaction by electronic means.
Cal. RTC § 24451.1 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 11 / Chapter 8 / Section 24451.1
Section 24451.1
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 23051.5, if an election has been made by a taxpayer under Section 338 of the Internal Revenue Code, relating to certain stock purchases treated as asset acquisitions, or where a taxpayer is deemed to have made an election under Section 338(e) of the Internal Revenue Code, relating to deemed election where purchasing corporation acquires asset of target corporation, for federal income tax purposes, a separate election shall not be allowed under this part and the federal election shall be binding for purposes of this part, Part 10 (commencing with Section 17001), and Part 10.2 (commencing with Section 18401).

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 23051.5, if an election has not been made by a taxpayer under Section 338 of the Internal Revenue Code, relating to certain stock purchases treated as asset acquisitions, or where a taxpayer has not been deemed to have made an election under Section 338(e) of the Internal Revenue Code, relating to deemed election where purchasing corporation acquires asset of target corporation, for federal income tax purposes, the taxpayer shall not make a separate state election with respect to Section 338 of the Internal Revenue Code, relating to certain stock purchases treated as asset acquisitions, under this part.

(c) This section shall apply to acquisitions made on or after the effective date of this section, except as provided in subdivision (d).

(d) This section shall not apply in the case of an acquisition that is subject to a binding contract entered into before the effective date of this section and which remains binding at all times after that date.
Cal. WAT § 21605 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 4 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 21605
Section 21605
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, subdivision (b) applies to districts in which directors are elected by divisions.

(b) The board of directors shall, by resolution, adjust the boundaries of any divisions pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 22000) of Division 21 of the Elections Code.
Cal. FAC § 77727 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 19 / Article 2 / Section 77727
Section 77727
Status: in_force

“Ex officio member” means a nonvoting member of the commission.
Cal. INS § 1251 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 7 / Section 1251
Section 1251
Status: in_force

A stock, bond or other evidence of debt if in default as to principal or interest, or if not amply secured, shall not be valued as an asset of the insurer above its market value.
Cal. BPC § 22435.4 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 19 / Article 1 / Section 22435.4
Section 22435.4
Status: in_force

This article shall not apply to the owner of a shopping cart or laundry cart or to a retailer, or to their agents or employees, or to a customer of a retail establishment who has written consent from the owner of a shopping cart or laundry cart or a retailer to be in possession of the shopping cart or laundry cart or to remove the shopping cart or laundry cart from the premises or the parking area of the retail establishment, or to do any of the acts specified in Section 22435.2.
Cal. HSC § 11021 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 10 / Chapter 1 / Section 11021
Section 11021
Status: in_force

“Opium poppy” means the plant of the species Papaver somniferum L., except its seeds.
Cal. WIC § 14184.404 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 7 / Article 5.51 / Section 14184.404
Section 14184.404
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, commencing January 1, 2027, subject to subdivision (f) of Section 14184.102, an individual county, or counties acting jointly, shall provide and administer covered behavioral health Medi-Cal benefits under a single Medi-Cal behavioral health delivery system contract and, if participating in the Drug Medi-Cal organized delivery system (DMC-ODS), shall deliver those benefits through a single Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP), in accordance with the CalAIM Terms and Conditions.

(b) During the CalAIM term, the department, in consultation with counties, shall conduct any planning activities that it deems necessary and issue related guidance pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 14184.102 to facilitate implementation of subdivision (a).

(c) The department may authorize a noncounty organization that it contracts with pursuant to Section 14712 or Section 14124.21 to provide and administer covered behavioral health Medi-Cal benefits under a single Medi-Cal behavioral health delivery system contract, in accordance with the CalAIM Terms and Conditions.
Cal. WIC § 11104 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 11104
Section 11104
Status: in_force

People who are not citizens or nationals of the United States shall be eligible for aid only to the extent permitted by federal law.

A person who is not a citizen or national of the United States shall only be eligible for aid if the person has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or is otherwise permanently residing in the United States under color of law. No aid shall be paid unless evidence as to eligible immigration status is presented.
Cal. WAT § 39050 — California Code / Code wat / Division 14 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 39050
Section 39050
Status: in_force

For all purposes of this division relating to signing petitions and voting at any election, and for all other purposes when the question of title to or value of land claimed to be owned by a petitioner or voter is involved, the most recent county assessment roll in each affected county, or the last final election roll prepared in accordance with Section 41027 if the board elects to follow the procedure provided in Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 41025) of Part 4, shall be sufficient evidence of ownership and value.
Cal. VEH § 11110.2 — California Code / Code veh / Division 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 11110.2
Section 11110.2
Status: in_force

The license issued to a school owner shall be automatically canceled upon the happening of any of the following:

(a) The abandonment of the established place of business or the change thereof without notice to the department pursuant to Section 11108.5.

(b) The failure to maintain an adequate bond or to procure and file another bond, as required by Section 11102, prior to the effective date of the termination by the surety of any existing bond.

(c) The voluntary or involuntary surrender of the license, except that a surrender or cessation of business by the licensee, or the suspension or revocation of the corporate status of the licensee, does not preclude the department from filing an accusation for revocation or suspension of the surrendered license, as provided in Section 11110, or affect the department’s decision to suspend or revoke the license.

(d) Notification to the department that the person designated as licensee has changed.

(e) Suspension or revocation of the corporate status of the licensee.
Cal. HSC § 11758.02 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 10.5 / Part 1 / Chapter 2.5 / Section 11758.02
Section 11758.02
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature that the overdose information gathered pursuant to this chapter shall be used for the purpose of making decisions regarding the allocation of public health and educational resources to communities adversely impacted by the use of drugs that lead to overdoses.
Cal. VEH § 35709 — California Code / Code veh / Division 15 / Chapter 5 / Article 4 / Section 35709
Section 35709
Status: in_force

The hearing shall be held in the county in which the highway is located within 25 days after a request therefor, and shall be conducted by one or more engineers of the Department of Transportation to be designated by the Director of Transportation. The engineers shall hear all evidence presented and report their findings in writing to the director. Such director shall, upon the basis of the findings, declare in writing the approval or disapproval of the reduction.
Cal. FAM § 1835 — California Code / Code fam / Division 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 1835
Section 1835
Status: in_force

No fee shall be charged by any officer for filing the petition.
Cal. PRC § 5096.195 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 1.69 / Article 6 / Section 5096.195
Section 5096.195
Status: in_force

All grants, gifts, devises, or bequests to the state, conditional or unconditional, for park, conservation, recreation, or other purposes for which real property may be acquired or developed pursuant to this chapter, may be accepted and received on behalf of the state by the appropriate departmental director with the approval of the Director of Finance. Such grants, gifts, devises, or bequests shall be available, when appropriated by the Legislature, for expenditure for the purposes specified in Section 5096.151.
Cal. INS § 351 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 351
Section 351
Status: in_force

A representation may be made at the time of, or before, issuance of the policy.
Cal. FGC § 3062 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 3062
Section 3062
Status: in_force

A special Colorado River hunting license shall entitle the holder thereof to take only migratory waterfowl and only in, on, or along the Colorado River in accordance with the applicable state and federal laws and regulations or orders made pursuant thereto.
Cal. PROB § 7624 — California Code / Code prob / Division 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 7624
Section 7624
Status: in_force

(a) If after final distribution of an estate any money remains in the possession of the public administrator that should be paid over to the county treasurer pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11850) of Part 10, the court shall order payment to be made within 60 days.

(b) Upon failure of the public administrator to comply with an order made pursuant to subdivision (a), the district attorney of the county shall promptly institute proceedings against the public administrator and the sureties on the official bond for the amount ordered to be paid, plus costs.
Cal. PRC § 32568 — California Code / Code prc / Division 22.7 / Chapter 4 / Section 32568
Section 32568
Status: in_force

(a) The conservancy may, within the Baldwin Hills, southern Ballona Creek Watershed, and Upper Dominguez Channel area, undertake site improvement projects; regulate public access; revegetate and otherwise rehabilitate degraded areas, in consultation with other public agencies with appropriate jurisdiction and expertise; upgrade deteriorating facilities; and construct new facilities as needed for outdoor recreation, nature appreciation and interpretation, and natural resource protection. These projects shall be directed by the conservancy and undertaken by other public agencies, with the conservancy providing overall coordination through setting priorities for projects and assuring uniformity of approach.

(b) The conservancy shall not, under any circumstances, extend the road designated as “Stocker Street” to Overland Avenue or to any street within the boundaries of the City of Culver City without the prior written approval of the city council.
Cal. HSC § 111925.2 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 5 / Chapter 9 / Article 6 / Section 111925.2
Section 111925.2
Status: in_force

[Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 576, Sec. 10.   (AB 45)   Effective October 6, 2021.   Superseded on January 1, 2028; see amendment by Stats. 2025, Ch. 248.]
A raw hemp product shall not be distributed or sold in this state without a certificate of analysis from an independent testing laboratory that confirms all of the following:

(a) The raw hemp product is the product of a batch of industrial hemp that was tested by the independent testing laboratory.

(b) A tested representative sample of the batch of industrial hemp contained a total THC concentration that did not exceed 0.3 percent on a dry-weight basis.

(c) The tested sample of the batch did not contain contaminants that are unsafe for human or animal consumption.

[Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 248, Sec. 41.   (AB 8)   Effective January 1, 2026.   Operative January 1, 2028, pursuant to Section 111921.8.]
A raw hemp product shall not be distributed or sold in this state without a certificate of analysis from an independent testing laboratory that confirms all of the following:

(a) The raw hemp product is the product of a batch of industrial hemp that was tested by the independent testing laboratory.

(b) A tested representative sample of the batch of industrial hemp contained a total THC concentration that did not exceed 0.3 percent on a dry-weight basis if the product is a topically applied cosmetic, or did not contain THC if the product is a food, food additive, beverage, dietary supplement, or other type of cosmetic.

(c) The tested sample of the batch did not contain contaminants that are unsafe for human or animal consumption.
Cal. RTC § 55226 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 30 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 55226
Section 55226
Status: in_force

(a) If the board determines that any overpayment has been made intentionally or by reason of carelessness, it shall not allow any interest thereon.

(b) If any person who has filed a claim for refund requests the board to defer action on the claim, the board, as a condition to deferring action, may require the claimant to waive interest for the period during which the person requests the board to defer action on the claim.
Cal. FIN § 4902 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1.6 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 4902
Section 4902
Status: in_force

A merger is subject to the provisions of Section 1108 of the Corporations Code.
Cal. COM § 2605 — California Code / Code com / Division 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 2605
Section 2605
Status: in_force

(1) The buyer’s failure to state in connection with rejection a particular defect which is ascertainable by reasonable inspection precludes him from relying on the unstated defect to justify rejection or to establish breach

(a) Where the seller could have cured it if stated seasonably; or

(b) Between merchants when the seller has after rejection made a request in writing for a full and final written statement of all defects on which the buyer proposes to rely.

(2) Payment against documents made without reservation of rights precludes recovery of the payment for defects apparent in the documents.
Cal. WIC § 11275.10 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 2.5 / Section 11275.10
Section 11275.10
Status: in_force

(a) When an applicant or recipient establishes that he or she has made a good faith effort to obtain information or verification from a third party, including any other public agency, and the third party fails or refuses to provide the information or verification or seeks to impose a charge or fee for providing the information to the applicant or recipient, the county shall assist the applicant or recipient in obtaining the information or verification from the third party, and when necessary, shall obtain the document.

(b) If it is necessary to pay a fee imposed by a third party to obtain the information or verification, the county shall pay that fee on behalf of the applicant or recipient.

(c) If the county finds that he or she has not made a good faith effort to obtain the information or verification, it shall document its reasons for the finding in the client’s file.

(d) Any notice requesting verification shall clearly inform applicants and recipients of the requirements of this section.
Cal. RTC § 7253 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 1.6 / Chapter 1 / Section 7253
Section 7253
Status: in_force

“Transaction” or “transactions” as used in this part have the same meaning respectively as the words “sale” or “sales,” and the word “transactor” as used in this part has the same meaning as “seller,” as “sale” or “sales” and “seller” are used in Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of this division.
Cal. SHC § 570 — California Code / Code shc / Division 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 570
Section 570
Status: in_force

Route 270 is from Route 395 south of Bridgeport to Bodie State Historic Park.
Cal. WAT § 35539 — California Code / Code wat / Division 13 / Part 5 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 3 / Section 35539
Section 35539
Status: in_force

In addition to, and as an alternative to, the powers contained in this division, the board may by resolution determine and declare that it is necessary to levy a special assessment of an equal amount upon each acre of developed land, upon each acre of undeveloped land, or both, within the district or within zones established pursuant to Sections 35534 and 35535 in order to cause just and equitable sharing among the district’s landowners of all or any portion of the district obligations for the next year in excess of receipts from water charges, as reflected in the district’s annual estimate of obligations filed pursuant to Section 36552 or 37206, and such resolution shall declare that a public hearing shall be held thereon at a specified time and place at which all interested persons may appear and be heard.
Cal. LAB § 853 — California Code / Code lab / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Section 853
Section 853
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than forty dollars ($40) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment for not exceeding 60 days, or both.
Cal. PRC § 80163 — California Code / Code prc / Division 46 / Chapter 13 / Section 80163
Section 80163
Status: in_force

The committee shall determine whether or not it is necessary or desirable to issue bonds authorized by this division in order to carry out the actions specified in this division and, if so, the amount of bonds to be issued and sold. Successive issues of bonds may be authorized and sold to carry out those actions progressively, and it is not necessary that all of the bonds authorized to be issued be sold at any one time.
Cal. PCC § 20919.27 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 60.4 / Section 20919.27
Section 20919.27
Status: in_force

(a) A job order contract shall set forth in the general conditions of the job order contract the party or parties responsible for seeing that the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 1770) of Chapter 1 of Part 7 of Division 2 of the Labor Code are complied with.

(b) For purposes of job order contracting, prevailing wages when required to be paid shall apply to all work ordered under the job order contract regardless of thresholds set forth in Section 1771.5 of the Labor Code.

(c) The job order contractor shall pay the prevailing wage in effect at the time the job order is issued by the school district and all increases as published by the Department of Industrial Relations for the term of the job order contract, including all overtime, holiday, and shift provisions published by the Department of Industrial Relations.

(d) The school district shall designate one individual to act as a monitor to inspect job sites for labor compliance violations at the request of the designated labor representative in its project labor agreement.
Cal. FAC § 68028 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 68028
Section 68028
Status: in_force

“Distributor” means any person who engages in the operation of selling, marketing, or distributing kiwifruit which he has produced or purchased or acquired from a producer, or which he is marketing on behalf of a producer, whether as owner, agent, employee, broker, or otherwise. When the distributor is a corporation, all of the directors and officers of the corporation in their capacity as individuals shall be included, and any liability for failure to collect or make payment of assessments of which a corporate distributor may be subject pursuant to this chapter shall include identical liability upon each individual director or officer of the corporation. It does not, however, include a retailer, except a retailer who purchases or acquires from, or handles on behalf of any producer, kiwifruit which was not previously subject to assessment by the commission.