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Cal. PRC § 4124.7 — California Code / Code prc / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 2.5 / Section 4124.7
Section 4124.7
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall, except for activities described in paragraph (5) of subdivision (c) of Section 4124.5, prioritize local assistance grant funding applications from local agencies based on the “Fire Risk Reduction Community” list, upon development of that list, pursuant to Section 4290.1.

(b) The prioritization required in subdivision (a) shall not affect applications from entities that are not local agencies.

(c) This section shall become operative only if Assembly Bill 1956 of the 2017–18 Regular Session is chaptered and becomes effective on or before January 1, 2019.
Cal. LAB § 4816 — California Code / Code lab / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 6 / Section 4816
Section 4816
Status: in_force

Pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement applicable to members of the California State University Police Department, whenever any member of that police department falling within the “law enforcement” class is disabled by injury or illness arising out of and in the course of his or her duties, he or she shall become entitled, regardless of his or her period of service with the police department, to enhanced industrial disability leave equivalent to the injured employee’s net take home salary on the date of occurrence of the injury. For the purposes of this section, “net take home salary” means the amount of salary received after federal income tax, state income tax, and the employee’s retirement contribution has been deducted from the employee’s gross salary, in lieu of disability payments under this chapter, for a period of not exceeding one year. No benefits shall be paid under this section for any psychiatric disability or any physical disability arising from a psychiatric injury.

This section shall apply only to members of the California State University Police Department whose principal duties consist of active law enforcement, and shall not apply to persons employed in the California State University Police Department whose principal duties are those of telephone operator, clerk, stenographer, machinist, mechanic, or otherwise clearly not falling within the scope of active law enforcement service, even though the person is subject to occasional call or is occasionally called upon to perform duties within the scope of active law enforcement service.
Cal. PRC § 25305 — California Code / Code prc / Division 15 / Chapter 4 / Section 25305
Section 25305
Status: in_force

The commission shall rely upon forecasting and assessments performed in accordance with Sections 25301 to 25304, inclusive, as the basis for analyzing the success of and developing policy recommendations for public interest energy strategies. Public interest energy strategies include, but are not limited to, achieving energy efficiency and energy conservation; implementing load management; pursuing research, development, demonstration, and commercialization of new technologies; promoting renewable generation technologies; reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions and addressing the impacts of climate change on California; stimulating California’s energy-related business activities to contribute to the state’s economy; and protecting and enhancing the environment. Additional assessments to address public interest energy strategies shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:

(a) Identification of emerging trends in energy efficiency in the residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and transportation sectors of the state’s economy, including, but not limited to, evaluation of additional achievable energy efficiency measures and technologies. Identification of policies that would permit fuller realization of the potential for energy efficiency, either through direct programmatic actions or facilitation of the market.

(b) Identification of emerging trends in the renewable energy industry. In addition, the commission shall evaluate progress in ensuring the operation of existing facilities, and the development of new and emerging, in-state renewable resources.

(c) Identification of emerging trends in energy research, development, and demonstration activities that advance science or technology to produce public benefits.

(d) Identification of progress in reducing statewide greenhouse gas emissions and addressing the effects of climate change on California.
Cal. FAC § 41195 — California Code / Code fac / Division 16 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 41195
Section 41195
Status: in_force

Any money which is received pursuant to this article shall be paid into the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund to be expended in carrying out this article.
Cal. BPC § 1723 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 6 / Section 1723
Section 1723
Status: in_force

All fines, penalties, and forfeitures, including the examination fee, imposed or collected by the board under any provision of this chapter shall be paid to the executive officer.
Cal. BPC § 2878.7 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 6.5 / Article 3 / Section 2878.7
Section 2878.7
Status: in_force

(a) A person whose license has been revoked, suspended, surrendered, or placed on probation, may petition the board for reinstatement or modification of the penalty, including modification or termination of probation, after a period not less than the following minimum periods has elapsed from the effective date of the disciplinary order or if any portion of the order is stayed by the board itself or by the superior court, from the date the disciplinary action is actually implemented in its entirety:

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, at least three years for the reinstatement of a license that was revoked or surrendered, except that the board may, in its sole discretion, specify in its order a lesser period of time, which shall be no less than one year, to petition for reinstatement.

(2) At least two years for the early termination of a probation period of three years or more.

(3) At least one year for the early termination of a probation period of less than three years.

(4) At least one year for the modification of a condition of probation, or for the reinstatement of a license revoked for mental or physical illness.

(b) The board shall give notice to the Attorney General of the filing of the petition. The petitioner and the Attorney General shall be given timely notice by letter of the time and place of the hearing on the petition, and an opportunity to present both oral and documentary evidence and argument to the board. The petitioner shall at all times have the burden of proof to establish by clear and convincing evidence that the petitioner is entitled to the relief sought in the petition.

(c) The board itself or the administrative law judge, if one is designated by the board, shall hear the petition and shall prepare a written decision setting forth the reasons supporting the decision.

(d) The board may grant or deny the petition or may impose any terms and conditions that it reasonably deems appropriate as a condition of reinstatement or reduction of penalty.

(e) No petition shall be considered while the petitioner is under sentence for any criminal offense, including any period during which the petitioner is on court-imposed probation or parole or subject to an order of registration pursuant to Section 290 of the Penal Code. No petition shall be considered while there is an accusation or petition to revoke probation pending against the petitioner.

(f) Except in those cases where the petitioner has been disciplined for a violation of Section 822, the board may in its discretion deny without hearing or argument any petition that is filed pursuant to this section within a period of two years from the effective date of a prior decision following a hearing under this section.

(g) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to alter the provisions of Sections 822 and 823.
Cal. FAM § 755 — California Code / Code fam / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 755
Section 755
Status: in_force

(a) The terms “participant,” “beneficiary,” “employer,” “employee organization,” “named fiduciary,” “fiduciary,” and “administrator,” as used in subdivision (b), have the same meaning as provided in Section 3 of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-406) (ERISA), as amended (29 U.S.C.A. Sec. 1002). The term “employee benefit plan” has the same meaning as provided in Section 80 of this code. The term “trustee” shall include a “named fiduciary” as that term is employed in ERISA. The term “plan sponsor” shall include an “employer” or “employee organization,” as those terms are used in ERISA (29 U.S.C.A. Sec. 1002).

(b) Notwithstanding Sections 751 and 1100, if payment or refund is made to a participant or the participant’s, employee’s, or former employee’s beneficiary or estate pursuant to an employee benefit plan including a plan governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-406), as amended, the payment or refund fully discharges the plan sponsor and the administrator, trustee, or insurance company making the payment or refund from all adverse claims thereto unless, before the payment or refund is made, the plan sponsor or the administrator of the plan has received written notice by or on behalf of some other person that the other person claims to be entitled to the payment or refund or some part thereof. Nothing in this section affects or releases the participant from claims which may exist against the participant by a person other than the plan sponsor, trustee, administrator, or other person making the benefit payment.
Cal. FAM § 850 — California Code / Code fam / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Section 850
Section 850
Status: in_force

Subject to Sections 851 to 853, inclusive, married persons may by agreement or transfer, with or without consideration, do any of the following:

(a) Transmute community property to separate property of either spouse.

(b) Transmute separate property of either spouse to community property.

(c) Transmute separate property of one spouse to separate property of the other spouse.
Cal. PUC § 13151.9 — California Code / Code puc / Division 6 / Chapter 6.5 / Article 9 / Section 13151.9
Section 13151.9
Status: in_force

The board may provide for the custody by the district of bonds and coupons, whether pending delivery or after purchase or surrender; for the delivery of bonds and coupons by the district to the purchaser thereof; for the receipt by the district of the proceeds of the sale and for the depositing of such proceeds in the proper fund or funds.
Cal. LAB § 921 — California Code / Code lab / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 921
Section 921
Status: in_force

Every promise made after August 21, 1933, between any employee or prospective employee and his employer, prospective employer or any other person is contrary to public policy if either party thereto promises any of the following:

(a) To join or to remain a member of a labor organization or to join or remain a member of an employer organization,

(b) Not to join or not to remain a member of a labor organization or of an employer organization,

(c) To withdraw from an employment relation in the event that he joins or remains a member of a labor organization or of an employer organization.

Such promise shall not afford any basis for the granting of legal or equitable relief by any court against a party to such promise, or against any other persons who advise, urge, or induce, without fraud or violence or threat thereof, either party thereto to act in disregard of such promise.
Cal. HSC § 104875 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 103 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 104875
Section 104875
Status: in_force

For purposes of identifying persons who have been exposed to the potential hazards of diethylstilbestrol while pregnant or prenatally and of educating the public concerning the findings and early detection of associated malignancies and other abnormalities, the department shall establish, promote, and maintain a public and professional information campaign on diethylstilbestrol. The campaign shall be conducted throughout the state and shall include, but not be limited to, a concerted effort at reaching those persons or the offspring of persons who have been exposed to diethylstilbestrol while pregnant or prenatally in order to encourage them to seek medical care for screening, early detection, or treatment and follow-up of any diethylstilbestrol-related condition.
Cal. PRC § 21084.3 — California Code / Code prc / Division 13 / Chapter 2.6 / Section 21084.3
Section 21084.3
Status: in_force

(a) Public agencies shall, when feasible, avoid damaging effects to any tribal cultural resource.

(b) If the lead agency determines that a project may cause a substantial adverse change to a tribal cultural resource, and measures are not otherwise identified in the consultation process provided in Section 21080.3.2, the following are examples of mitigation measures that, if feasible, may be considered to avoid or minimize the significant adverse impacts:

(1) Avoidance and preservation of the resources in place, including, but not limited to, planning and construction to avoid the resources and protect the cultural and natural context, or planning greenspace, parks, or other open space, to incorporate the resources with culturally appropriate protection and management criteria.

(2) Treating the resource with culturally appropriate dignity taking into account the tribal cultural values and meaning of the resource, including, but not limited to, the following:

(A) Protecting the cultural character and integrity of the resource.

(B) Protecting the traditional use of the resource.

(C) Protecting the confidentiality of the resource.

(3) Permanent conservation easements or other interests in real property, with culturally appropriate management criteria for the purposes of preserving or utilizing the resources or places.

(4) Protecting the resource.
Cal. PUC § 100304 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 12 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 100304
Section 100304
Status: in_force

If, after a reasonable period of time, representatives of the VTA and the accredited representatives of the employees fail to reach agreement on the terms of a written contract governing wages, hours, pensions, and working conditions or the interpretation or application of the terms of an existing contract, either party may request mediation services of the State Conciliation Service.
Cal. PRC § 9161 — California Code / Code prc / Division 9 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 9161
Section 9161
Status: in_force

(a) A new district may be formed pursuant to this chapter.

(b) A proposal to form a district may be made by a petition of registered voters or by the adoption of a resolution of application.
Cal. BPC § 1291 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 1291
Section 1291
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a licensed physician and surgeon from instructing or training any person employed by him to work in a laboratory maintained by such physician and surgeon as an incident of his own medical practice.
Cal. WAT § 13510 — California Code / Code wat / Division 7 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 13510
Section 13510
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared that the people of the state have a primary interest in the development of facilities to recycle water containing waste to supplement existing surface and underground water supplies and to assist in meeting the future water requirements of the state.
Cal. FGC § 9053 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 9053
Section 9053
Status: in_force

(a) Powered equipment of such design as may be prescribed by the commission may be used to take crustaceans and mollusks under a revocable permit issued by the department and under such regulations as the commission shall prescribe.

(b) Taking of lobster or crabs under this section is subject to Article 5 (commencing with Section 8250) and Article 6 (commencing with Section 8275) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 6.
Cal. FAC § 8558 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 5 / Chapter 4 / Section 8558
Section 8558
Status: in_force

After the final adoption of the plan, the board shall make or cause to be made an estimate of the cost of operating the plan for the next fiscal year beginning not sooner than 90 days thereafter.
Cal. HSC § 33798 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 24 / Part 1 / Chapter 8 / Article 4 / Section 33798
Section 33798
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be deemed to provide a complete, additional, and alternative method for doing the things authorized thereby, and shall be regarded as supplemental and additional to the powers conferred by other laws. The issuance of revenue bonds and refunding revenue bonds under the provisions of this chapter need not comply with the requirements of any other law applicable to the issuance of bonds.
Cal. HSC § 114755 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 9 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 114755
Section 114755
Status: in_force

The department shall monitor radioactive materials in the environment, including radioactive materials in media such as air, milk, food, and water in locations and with a frequency as the department may deem necessary to determine radiation exposure to the people of the state from the materials.
Cal. HNC § 6941 — California Code / Code hnc / Division 8 / Part 6 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 6941
Section 6941
Status: in_force

Annually on or before the date set for the consideration of the budget by the board of supervisors of each county in which the district, or any portion thereof, is located, the board of each district shall furnish to the board of supervisors of each county in which the district is situated, an estimate in writing of the amount of money necessary for all purposes by the district during the ensuing fiscal year. Upon approval by the board of supervisors of each county, in which any lands lie within the district, the board of supervisors of each county shall levy a special tax, on all taxable property of the county lying within the district, sufficient in amount to raise the county’s proportionate amount of the sum required.
Cal. FAC § 77571 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 18 / Article 4 / Section 77571
Section 77571
Status: in_force

The powers and duties of the commission include, but are not limited to, all of those specified in this article.
Cal. FAC § 74954 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 12.7 / Article 6 / Section 74954
Section 74954
Status: in_force

Every producer subject to this chapter and every vintner who purchases winegrapes from or processes winegrapes for producers shall maintain normal commercial records of all winegrapes grown for market or processed. The records shall be in simple form and contain information as the commission shall prescribe. The records shall be preserved for a period of two years and shall be offered and submitted for inspection at any reasonable time upon written demand of the commission or its duly authorized agent or, in the case of a local commission, by the secretary or his or her duly authorized agent. The local commission shall not serve as the secretary’s duly authorized agent for purposes of records inspection.
Cal. LAB § 1138.2 — California Code / Code lab / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 1138.2
Section 1138.2
Status: in_force

No restraining order or injunctive relief shall be granted to any complainant involved in the labor dispute in question who has failed to comply with any obligation imposed by law, or who has failed to make every reasonable effort to settle that dispute either by negotiation or with the aid of any available governmental machinery of mediation or voluntary arbitration.
Cal. FIN § 18581 — California Code / Code fin / Division 7 / Chapter 8 / Article 2 / Section 18581
Section 18581
Status: in_force

The articles of incorporation of any corporation organized under this division as a premium finance agency shall include reference to that fact.
Cal. FAC § 72107 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 10 / Article 6 / Section 72107
Section 72107
Status: in_force

Any assessment which is levied as provided for in this chapter, is a personal debt of every producer so assessed. Failure of a handler to make payment of the collected assessment to the commission shall not relieve the producer of this obligation.
Cal. BPC § 6060.9 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 6060.9
Section 6060.9
Status: in_force

Approval of any agency or agencies not existing under and by virtue of the laws of this State shall not be made a condition for accreditation of any California law school.
Cal. FAC § 74125 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 12 / Article 5 / Section 74125
Section 74125
Status: in_force

In determining whether this chapter is approved by vintners, the director must find that at least 40 percent of the total number of vintners from the list established by the director participated in the referendum, and that either one of the following has occurred:

(a) Sixty-five percent or more of the vintners who voted in the referendum voted in favor of this chapter, and the vintners so voting either acquired or processed their own production, or a combination thereof, which represents a majority of the volume of winegrapes in the preceding marketing season, or in the current marketing season if the harvest is completed prior to the vote, by all the vintners who voted in the referendum.

(b) A majority of the vintners who voted in the referendum voted in favor of this chapter, and the vintners so voting either acquired or processed their own production, or a combination thereof, which represents 65 percent or more of the volume of winegrapes in the preceding marketing season, or in the current marketing season if the harvest is completed prior to the vote, by all the vintners who voted in the referendum.