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Cal. ELEC § 18631 — California Code / Code elec / Division 18 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 18631
Section 18631
Status: in_force

Every person who forcibly or by stealth takes from the possession of a circulator any initiative, referendum, or recall petition on which one or more persons have affixed their signatures is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Cal. RTC § 7391 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 2.5 / Article 1 / Section 7391
Section 7391
Status: in_force

“Use” means the placing of aircraft jet fuel into the fuel tank of an aircraft in this state.
Cal. WAT § 14031 — California Code / Code wat / Division 7 / Chapter 16 / Article 3 / Section 14031
Section 14031
Status: in_force

The bonds authorized by this chapter shall be prepared, executed, issued, sold, paid, and redeemed as provided in the State General Obligation Bond Law (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 16720) of Part 3 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code), and all of the provisions of that law apply to the bonds and to this chapter and are hereby incorporated in this chapter as though set forth in full in this chapter.
Cal. PUC § 125521 — California Code / Code puc / Division 11.5 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 125521
Section 125521
Status: in_force

Any question which may arise with respect to whether a majority of employees in an appropriate unit desire to be represented by a labor organization shall be submitted to the Public Employment Relations Board. In resolving those questions of representation, including the determination of the appropriate unit or units, petitions, and the conduct of hearings and elections, the board shall apply the relevant federal law and administrative practice developed under the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, as amended, and, for this purpose, shall adopt appropriate rules and regulations.

The California State Mediation and Conciliation Service shall administer any rules and regulations and shall provide for a prompt public hearing and secret ballot election to determine the question of representation and shall certify the results to the parties.

Any certification of a labor organization to represent or act for the employees in any collective-bargaining unit shall not be subject to challenge on the grounds that a new substantial question of representation within the collective-bargaining unit exists until the lapse of one year from the date of certification or the expiration of any collective-bargaining agreement, whichever is later, except that no collective-bargaining agreement shall be considered to be a bar to representation proceedings for a period of more than two years.
Cal. WIC § 1768.10 — California Code / Code wic / Division 2.5 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 1768.10
Section 1768.10
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, the Youth Authority Board may require a person under its jurisdiction or control to submit to an examination or test for tuberculosis when the board reasonably suspects that the parolee has, has had, or has been exposed to, tuberculosis in an infectious stage. For purposes of this section, an “examination or test for tuberculosis” means testing and followup examinations or treatment according to the Centers for Disease Control and the American Thoracic Society recommendations in effect at the time of the initial examination.
Cal. BPC § 8616.7 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 14 / Article 6 / Section 8616.7
Section 8616.7
Status: in_force

When a county agricultural commissioner is acting, pursuant to Section 8616.4, only the commissioner may conduct inspections and routine investigations pursuant to Section 8616.5 and take disciplinary action pursuant to Section 8617. Except as otherwise provided, nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting or excluding the assistance provided to the board by the Division of Investigation under Sections 155 and 159.5 other than by board personnel.
Cal. PUC § 90621 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 8 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 90621
Section 90621
Status: in_force

The bonds shall be issued in such denominations as the board determines, except that no bonds shall be issued of a denomination less than one hundred dollars ($100), nor of a greater denomination than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or any multiple thereof, and shall be payable on the day and at the place or places fixed in the bonds, and with interest at the rate specified therein, payable semiannually.
Cal. COM § 9509 — California Code / Code com / Division 9 / Chapter 5 / Section 9509
Section 9509
Status: in_force

(a) A person may file an initial financing statement, an amendment that adds collateral covered by a financing statement, or an amendment that adds a debtor to a financing statement only if either of the following conditions is satisfied:

(1) The debtor authorizes the filing in a signed record or pursuant to subdivision (b) or (c).

(2) The person holds an agricultural lien that has become effective at the time of filing and the financing statement covers only collateral in which the person holds an agricultural lien.

(b) By signing or becoming bound as debtor by a security agreement, a debtor or new debtor authorizes the filing of an initial financing statement, and an amendment, covering both of the following:

(1) The collateral described in the security agreement.

(2) Property that becomes collateral under paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 9315, whether or not the security agreement expressly covers proceeds.

(c) By acquiring collateral in which a security interest or agricultural lien continues under paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 9315, a debtor authorizes the filing of an initial financing statement, and an amendment, covering the collateral and property that becomes collateral under paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 9315.

(d) A person may file an amendment other than an amendment that adds collateral covered by a financing statement or an amendment that adds a debtor to a financing statement only if either of the following conditions is satisfied:

(1) The secured party of record authorizes the filing.

(2) The amendment is a termination statement for a financing statement as to which the secured party of record has failed to file or send a termination statement as required by subdivision (a) or (c) of Section 9513, the debtor authorizes the filing, and the termination statement indicates that the debtor authorized it to be filed.

(e) If there is more than one secured party of record for a financing statement, each secured party of record may authorize the filing of an amendment under subdivision (d).
Cal. WIC § 16210 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 4 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 16210
Section 16210
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish a Child Welfare Training Advisory Board to oversee training programs as specified by this chapter.

(b) The advisory board shall be composed of nine members, consisting of representatives from child welfare, legal, judicial, and medical disciplines, and representatives from the public sector, who shall advise the director on the development of training programs and materials and other matters as deemed appropriate by the executive director. The board shall be appointed by the Director of Social Services. The advisory board members shall have demonstrated expertise in areas including, but not limited to, sexual, physical, and emotional abuse of children; infant abuse; adolescent abuse; treatment of physically abused, sexually abused, or emotionally abused minors; and special needs of infants and minors.
Cal. FAC § 21455 — California Code / Code fac / Division 10 / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 21455
Section 21455
Status: in_force

Every person not a licensed slaughterer that slaughters any cattle or calves and does not send the carcass and hide to a licensed frozen food locker plant pursuant to Section 22003 shall do all of the following:

(a) Keep in his possession the hide, with the brands attached to it, without any alteration or disfiguration, until the hide is inspected or released.

(b) Exhibit the hide to any inspector or peace officer on demand.
Cal. HSC § 114710 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 9 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 114710
Section 114710
Status: in_force

As used in this article the following terms have the meanings described in this section.

(a)  “Department” means the State Department of Health Services.

(b)  “Environment” means all places outside the control of the person responsible for the radioactive materials.

(c)  “Field tracer study” is any project, experiment, or study that includes provision for deliberate introduction of radioactive material into the environment for experimental or test purposes.

(d)  “Person” includes any association of persons, copartnership or corporation.

(e)  “Radiation,” or “ionizing radiation,” means gamma rays and X-rays; alpha and beta particles, high-speed electrons, neutrons, protons, and other nuclear particles; but not sound or radio waves, or visible, infrared, or ultraviolet light.

(f)  “Radioactive material” means any material or combination of materials that spontaneously emits ionizing radiation.

(g)  “Radioactive waste” means any radioactive material that is discarded as nonusable.

(h)  “Significant” or “significantly,” as applied to radioactive contamination, means concentrations or amounts of radioactive material as are likely to expose persons to ionizing radiation equal to or greater than the guide levels published by the Federal Radiation Council.

(i)  “Radiological monitoring” means the measurement of the amounts and kinds of radioactive materials in the environment.
Cal. HNC § 6034 — California Code / Code hnc / Division 8 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 6034
Section 6034
Status: in_force

The resolution shall invite the qualified voters residing in the district to vote upon the propositions of its formation and the election of a board.
Cal. HSC § 9047 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 8 / Part 4 / Chapter 4 / Section 9047
Section 9047
Status: in_force

A board of trustees may provide for any programs for the benefit of its employees and members of the board of trustees pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 53200) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code.
Cal. PRC § 2711 — California Code / Code prc / Division 2 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 2711
Section 2711
Status: in_force

(a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the extraction of minerals is essential to the continued economic well-being of the state and to the needs of the society, and that the reclamation of mined lands is necessary to prevent or minimize adverse effects on the environment and to protect the public health and safety.

(b) The Legislature further finds that the reclamation of mined lands as provided in this chapter will permit the continued mining of minerals and will provide for the protection and subsequent beneficial use of the mined and reclaimed land.

(c) The Legislature further finds that surface mining takes place in diverse areas where the geologic, topographic, climatic, biological, and social conditions are significantly different and that reclamation operations and the specifications therefor may vary accordingly.

(d) The Legislature further finds that the production and development of local mineral resources that help maintain a strong economy and that are necessary to build the state’s infrastructure are vital to reducing transportation emissions that result from the distribution of hundreds of millions of tons of construction aggregates that are used annually in building and maintaining the state.

(e) The Legislature further finds and recognizes the need of the state to provide local governments, metropolitan planning organizations, and other relevant planning agencies with the information necessary to identify and protect mineral resources within general plans.

(f) The Legislature further finds that the state’s mineral resources are vital, finite, and important natural resources and the responsible protection and development of these mineral resources is vital to a sustainable California.
Cal. PUC § 50103 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 5 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 50103
Section 50103
Status: in_force

The oath of all appointive officers of the district shall be taken, subscribed, and filed with the secretary of the district at any time after the officer has notice of his appointment but not later than 15 days after the commencement of his term of office. No other filing is required.
Cal. WAT § 14 — California Code / Code wat / Section 14
Section 14
Status: in_force

“County” includes city and county.
Cal. HSC § 114185.3 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 7 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 114185.3
Section 114185.3
Status: in_force

(a) Linens that do not come in direct contact with food shall be laundered when they become wet, sticky, or visibly soiled.

(b) Cloth gloves shall be laundered before being used with a different type of raw food of animal origin such as beef, lamb, pork, fish and poultry.

(c) Cloth napkins shall be laundered between each use.

(d) Wet wiping cloths shall be laundered daily.

(e) Dry wiping cloths shall be laundered as necessary to prevent contamination of food and clean serving utensils.
Cal. PCC § 20403 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 26 / Section 20403
Section 20403
Status: in_force

Whenever the board of supervisors finds that the estimated expense of any work to be done on any county bridge is ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or less, the board or the purchasing agent may let a contract covering both work and material, or purchase the materials and let a contract for doing the work, without calling for bids.
Cal. WAT § 13455 — California Code / Code wat / Division 7 / Chapter 6.1 / Section 13455
Section 13455
Status: in_force

(a) The committee may create a debt or debts, liability or liabilities, of the State of California in the aggregate amount of one hundred fifty million dollars ($150,000,000), in the manner provided in this chapter. The debt or debts, liability or liabilities, shall be created for the purpose of providing the fund to be used for the object and work specified in this section and in Sections 13458 and 13459.

(b) The department may enter into contracts and may adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of Section 13458.

(c) The department may expend not more than 2 1/2 percent of the total amount of the bonds authorized to be issued under this chapter for the administration of Section 13458.

(d) The board may enter into contracts and may adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of Section 13459.

(e) The board may expend not more than 2 1/2 percent of the total amount of the bonds authorized to be issued under this chapter for the administration of Section 13459.

(f) The department or the board may expend funds necessary to reimburse the General Obligation Bond Expense Revolving Fund pursuant to Section 16724.5 of the Government Code.
Cal. PUC § 99637 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 11.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 99637
Section 99637
Status: in_force

Ten million dollars ($10,000,000) shall be allocated to the San Mateo County Transit District for expenditure for extensions of the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District within San Mateo County.
Cal. HSC § 6963 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 6 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 6963
Section 6963
Status: in_force

At the close of the hearing the board shall find and declare by resolution that written protests, filed and not withdrawn prior to the conclusion of the hearing, represent one of the following:

(a)  Less than 35 percent of either of the following:

(1)  The number of voters who reside in the proposed zone.

(2)  The number of owners of real property in the proposed zone who also own not less than 35 percent of the assessed value of the real property within the proposed zone.

(b)  Not less than 35 percent but less than 50 percent of either of the following:

(1)  The number of voters who reside in the proposed zone.

(2)  The number of owners of real property in the proposed zone who also own not less than 35 percent but less than 50 percent of the assessed value of the real property within the proposed zone.

(c)  Not less than 50 percent of either of the following:

(1)  The number of voters who reside in the proposed zone.

(2)  The number of owners of real property in the proposed zone who also own not less than 50 percent of the assessed value of the real property within the proposed zone.
Cal. PUC § 28893 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 28893
Section 28893
Status: in_force

All members of the retirement system shall contribute in the manner and amount fixed by the board and such contributions may be collected by deducting the amounts thereof from the salary, wages, or compensation due such members.
Cal. FAC § 20607 — California Code / Code fac / Division 10 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 20607
Section 20607
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to use a brand on cattle indicating ownership unless the cattle are owned by him or he has been authorized by the owner of the cattle and the brand is recorded under the owner’s name and is on file with the Bureau of Livestock Identification.
Cal. WIC § 5960.35 — California Code / Code wic / Division 5 / Part 7 / Chapter 1 / Section 5960.35
Section 5960.35
Status: in_force

(a) The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:

(1) “Department” means the State Department of Health Care Services.

(2) “Program” means the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program authorized by this chapter.

(b) The following provisions shall apply to the implementation of this chapter:

(1) “Low-rent housing project,” as defined in Section 1 of Article XXXIV of the California Constitution, does not apply to any facility project pursuant to this section that meets any one of the following criteria:

(A) The development is privately owned housing, receiving no ad valorem property tax exemption, other than exemptions granted pursuant to subdivision (f) or (g) of Section 214 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, not fully reimbursed to all taxing entities, and not more than 49 percent of the dwellings, apartments, or other living accommodations of the development may be occupied by persons of low income.

(B) The development is privately owned housing, is not exempt from ad valorem taxation by reason of any public ownership, and is not financed with direct long-term financing from a public body.

(C) The development is intended for owner-occupancy, which may include a limited-equity housing cooperative as defined in Section 50076.5 of the Health and Safety Code, or cooperative or condominium ownership, rather than for rental-occupancy.

(D) The development consists of newly constructed, privately owned, one-to-four family dwellings not located on adjoining sites.

(E) The development consists of existing dwelling units leased by the state public body from the private owner of these dwelling units.

(F) The development consists of the rehabilitation, reconstruction, improvement or addition to, or replacement of, dwelling units of a previously existing low-rent housing project, or a project previously or currently occupied by lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code.

(G) The development consists of the acquisition, rehabilitation, reconstruction, improvement, or any combination thereof, of a development which, prior to the date of the transaction to acquire, rehabilitate, reconstruct, improve, or any combination thereof, was subject to a contract for federal or state public body assistance for the purpose of providing affordable housing for low-income households and maintains, or enters into, a contract for federal or state public body assistance for the purpose of providing affordable housing for low-income households.

(2) “Tribal entity” shall mean a federally recognized Indian tribe, tribal organization, or urban Indian organization, as defined in Section 1603 of Title 25 of the United States Code.
Cal. BPC § 19239.4 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 3.1 / Article 2 / Section 19239.4
Section 19239.4
Status: in_force

(a) The failure of a permitholder to obtain or maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage, if required under this chapter, shall result in the suspension of the permit by operation of law in accordance with the provisions of this section, but this suspension shall not affect, alter, or limit the status of the permitholder as an employer for purposes of Section 3716 of the Labor Code.

(b) The permit suspension imposed by this section is effective upon the earlier of either of the following:

(1) On the date that the relevant workers’ compensation insurance coverage lapses.

(2) On the date that workers’ compensation coverage is required to be obtained.

(c) A permitholder who is subject to suspension under paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) shall be provided a notice by the bureau that includes all of the following:

(1) The reason for the permit suspension and the effective date.

(2) A statement informing the permitholder that a pending suspension will be posted to the permit record for not more than 45 days prior to the posting of any permit suspension periods required under this article.

(3) The procedures required to reinstate the permit.

(d) Reinstatement may be made at any time following the suspension by showing proof of compliance as specified in Sections 19239.1 and 19239.3.

(e) With respect to an unpermitted individual acting in the capacity of a household mover who is not exempt from the provisions of this chapter, a citation may be issued by the bureau for failure to comply with this article and to maintain workers’ compensation insurance.
Cal. FGC § 710.7 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 710.7
Section 710.7
Status: in_force

(a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(1) The department continues to face serious funding instability due to revenue declines from traditional user fees and taxes and the addition of new and expanded program responsibilities.

(2) Historically, the recreational and commercial fishing industry has funded much of the department’s marine fisheries activities.

(3) As the state’s population grows and development changes historic land uses, fish and wildlife continue to be depleted, necessitating a significant portion of the department’s activities to be directed toward protecting fish and wildlife for the benefit of the people of the state.

(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to extend the current user-based funding system by allocating a portion of the marine resource protection costs to those who use and benefit from recreational and commercial use of the marine resources.

(c) It is the Legislature’s intent that, notwithstanding Section 711, the department shall cooperate with the Legislature, recreational users, conservation organizations, the commercial fishing industry, and other interested parties to identify and propose new alternative sources of revenue to fund the department’s necessary marine conservation, restoration, and resources management, and protection responsibilities.

(d) It is further the intent of the Legislature to identify new funding sources and to secure those sources to adequately fund the department’s activities directed at protecting and managing wildlife for the people of the state.