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Cal. EVID § 720 — California Code / Code evid / Division 6 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 720
Section 720
Status: in_force

(a) A person is qualified to testify as an expert if he has special knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education sufficient to qualify him as an expert on the subject to which his testimony relates. Against the objection of a party, such special knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education must be shown before the witness may testify as an expert.

(b) A witness’ special knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may be shown by any otherwise admissible evidence, including his own testimony.
Cal. FAC § 14978.3 — California Code / Code fac / Division 7 / Chapter 6 / Article 4 / Section 14978.3
Section 14978.3
Status: in_force

Any entity established or designated pursuant to Section 14978 shall do all of the following:

(a) Administer this chapter or any part thereof, and to do and perform all acts and exercise all powers deemed reasonably necessary.

(b) Keep accurate books and records of its activities, which shall be subject to annual audit by an auditing firm approved by the director. The audit shall be made a part of an annual report to all persons licensed under this chapter. The books and records shall be available for audit during regular business hours upon request of the director.

(c) Establish an annual budget, including, but not limited to, the allocation of funds required for inspection services necessary for the administration of this chapter.

(d) Make recommendations to the director concerning all of the following:

(1) Adoption, modification, and repeal of regulations and procedures.

(2) Procedures for employment, training, supervision, and compensation of inspectors and other personnel.

(3) Rate and collection of inspection tonnage tax and the collection of license fees and penalties related thereto.

(4) Acquisition and use of equipment.

(5) Posting and noticing changes in bylaws, general procedures, or orders.
Cal. PRC § 9164 — California Code / Code prc / Division 9 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 9164
Section 9164
Status: in_force

The petition shall be signed by not less than 10 percent of the registered voters residing in the area to be included in the district, as determined by the local agency formation commission pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 56375 of the Government Code. Sections 100 and 104 of the Elections Code shall govern the signing of the petition and its format.
Cal. BPC § 6175.5 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 10.5 / Section 6175.5
Section 6175.5
Status: in_force

A violation of this article by a licensee shall be cause for discipline by the State Bar.
Cal. WAT § 8003 — California Code / Code wat / Division 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 8003
Section 8003
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, “city council” includes the legislative body of any city by whatever name it may be designated.
Cal. WAT § 36340 — California Code / Code wat / Division 13 / Part 6 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 36340
Section 36340
Status: in_force

Revenue bonds and interest coupons attached thereto shall be in such form as may be prescribed by the board.
Cal. WIC § 16507.3 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 16507.3
Section 16507.3
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning on October 1, 1982, child welfare services for children placed voluntarily after January 1, 1982, shall be limited to a period not to exceed 180 days. Subject to the availability of federal funding, voluntary placement services for federally eligible children may be extended for an additional six months, for a total period not to exceed 12 months for either of the following:

(1) Families who have a custodial parent or guardian in residential substance abuse treatment who is demonstrating progress that indicates the problems warranting the initial placement are likely to be resolved within the extended time period.

(2) Families whose minor child is seriously emotionally disturbed, who requires placement in a residential treatment facility, who otherwise would be likely to be found to fit the description in subdivision (c) of Section 300, and who reasonably may be expected to be returned home within the extended time period.

(b) Whenever a seriously emotionally disturbed child as described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) is initially voluntarily placed, the initial placement shall be made pursuant to the approval of an interagency administrative review board as described in paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 16507.6.

(c) The extension of voluntary placement services for an additional six months shall be subject to the approval of an administrative review board pursuant to paragraphs (4) and (5) of subdivision (a) of Section 16507.6. The extension of voluntary placement services is contingent upon the receipt of federal funding. Any administrative and foster care costs that exceed the amount of federal reimbursement shall be paid solely with county funds.

(d) An otherwise eligible child placed voluntarily prior to January 1, 1982, may remain eligible for child welfare services without regard to the length of time in placement until April 1, 1984. Beginning on October 1, 1982, such a child shall receive administrative review pursuant to the requirements of Section 16503.
Cal. PRC § 25207 — California Code / Code prc / Division 15 / Chapter 3 / Section 25207
Section 25207
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the commission shall receive the salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

(b) Each member of the commission shall receive the necessary traveling and other expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. When necessary, the members of the commission and its employees may travel within or outside the state.
Cal. FIN § 32403 — California Code / Code fin / Division 15.5 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 32403
Section 32403
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided for in this division, all funds received by the corporation shall be deposited in the general operating account of the corporation.
Cal. FIN § 687 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 687
Section 687
Status: in_force

If the licensee has in its possession for safekeeping or storage any jewelry, plate, money, specie, bullion, stocks, bonds, securities, valuable papers, or other valuable personal property, or has rented any vaults, safes, or safe-deposit boxes, the commissioner shall cause to be mailed, by registered mail, postage prepaid, to any known person claiming to be or appearing on the books of the licensee to be the owner of the property or to the person in whose name the safe, vault, or box stands a notice notifying the person to remove all of the personal property within a specified fixed period of not less than 60 days.
Cal. COM § 9708 — California Code / Code com / Division 9 / Chapter 7 / Section 9708
Section 9708
Status: in_force

A person may file an initial financing statement or a continuation statement under this chapter if both of the following conditions are satisfied:

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

(2) The filing is necessary under this chapter to do either of the following:

(A) To continue the effectiveness of a financing statement filed before July 1, 2001.

(B) To perfect or continue the perfection of a security interest.
Cal. WAT § 42526 — California Code / Code wat / Division 14 / Part 5 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 42526
Section 42526
Status: in_force

The election shall be noticed, held, and conducted and the result determined and declared in all respects as nearly as possible as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 42325) of Chapter 2 of this part.
Cal. RTC § 34020.1 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 14.5 / Chapter 3 / Section 34020.1
Section 34020.1
Status: in_force

(a) On or before March 1, 2025, the Department of Cannabis Control, in consultation with the Department of Finance and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, shall submit a report to the Legislature on the condition and health of the cannabis industry in the state. The report shall include, but is not limited to, the following information:

(1) How many local jurisdictions have permitted commercial cannabis activity.

(2) How many local jurisdictions have not permitted commercial cannabis activity.

(3) Information or analysis concerning the potential expansion or contraction of the cannabis market in the state, which may include information concerning any increase in retail cannabis sales and activity in the illicit market.

(4) How many equity licensees have been approved by the Department of Cannabis Control.

(5) In what counties the state equity licensees located.

(6) The health of the Cannabis Tax Fund, and any future projections of Cannabis Tax Fund revenues.

(7) Information on the viability of cannabis businesses in the state, and the ability to continue to operate cannabis businesses in the state, from a general and equity licensee standpoint.

(8) The impacts of the suspension of the cultivation tax imposed by paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 34012, including whether that suspension resulted in a decrease in retail cannabis prices or increased participation in the legal cannabis market.

(b) The report may include recommendations to strengthen the state’s legal cannabis market.

(c) The Department of Cannabis Control may contract with a public university or universities in California to prepare the report. Subject to approval by the Department of Cannabis Control, the university or universities may contract with other organizations in connection with the report.

(d) The Department of Cannabis Control may consolidate this report with any other reports required under Division 10 (commencing with Section 26000) of the Business and Professions Code.
Cal. WIC § 10302.5 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 1.8 / Chapter 13 / Section 10302.5
Section 10302.5
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall establish regulations for the allocation of capital outlay funds provided pursuant to Section 10303 to Section 10304.5, inclusive, to benefit children most needing child care and development or preschool programs. The first priority for all capital outlay shall be given to facilities located in geographic areas with no other available enrollment slots in existing subsidized and nonsubsidized child care and development or preschool facilities. All such capital outlay funding shall be used solely for purposes of renovation and repair of existing buildings.

(b) The department shall establish qualifications for determining the eligibility of contracting agencies and day care homes to apply for capital outlay funds.
Cal. HSC § 39712.5 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 2 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 39712.5
Section 39712.5
Status: in_force

It is the further intent of the Legislature to direct specific percentages of the revenues deposited into the fund to be distributed to individual funds dedicated to funding clean transportation, housing and community investment, clean air and water, wildfire prevention and resilience, agriculture, clean energy, and climate-focused innovation, with appropriations from each of those funds to be guided by fund-specific, multiyear spending plans.
Cal. HSC § 44036.1 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 5 / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 44036.1
Section 44036.1
Status: in_force

The department may require that equipment manufacturers, submitting equipment for certification pursuant to Section 44036, submit proof of financial security, including, but not limited to, insurance sufficient to cover product liability claims, and secured funds for prepaid warranty or service contracts.
Cal. INS § 1192.4 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 1192.4
Section 1192.4
Status: in_force

No domestic insurer shall have more than 10 percent of its capital and surplus invested in stock of corporations organized under the laws of the Dominion of Canada or of any province of the Dominion of Canada, but this limitation shall not affect the authority conferred by Sections 1172, 1199 and 1240.
Cal. BPC § 7506.3 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 11 / Article 7 / Section 7506.3
Section 7506.3
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this article, every person entering the employ of, or contracting with, a licensee or multiple licensee after the effective date of this article shall immediately complete an application for an initial registration or a reregistration and file the appropriate application with the chief within 15 working days after the commencement of employment or contracted services for the licensee or multiple licensee for whom the applicant is employed or contracted. Applicants for registration must be at least 18 years of age. An applicant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to this section that he or she knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(a) An initial registration application shall be required of those persons who have not previously submitted an application for registration, or been registered as a registrant.

(b) A reregistration application shall be required of those persons who have previously submitted or been registered as a registrant.

(c) No registrant of a multiple licensee shall be required to file more than one application for registration or reregistration for each multiple licensee.

(d) The application form shall contain a statement informing the applicant that a false or dishonest answer to a question may be grounds for denial or subsequent suspension or revocation of a registration or reregistration.
Cal. WAT § 75210 — California Code / Code wat / Division 21 / Part 7 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 75210
Section 75210
Status: in_force

The improvement district assessment shall include a sum that equals interest on any deferred payments at a rate not to exceed 8 percent per year, and 10 percent additional for anticipated delinquencies.
Cal. WIC § 15887 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3.3 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 15887
Section 15887
Status: in_force

Health coverage secured through the program shall permit a covered dependent of a subscriber to elect to continue the same coverage upon the death of the subscriber, or upon the subscriber becoming eligible for Medicare Part A and Part B.
Cal. PRC § 7955 — California Code / Code prc / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 7 / Section 7955
Section 7955
Status: in_force

If, after the hearing, the court is satisfied that the descriptions as corrected are the true descriptions, it shall render a decree confirming the descriptions, which thereafter shall have the same effect as if the patent described the land in accordance with the corrected descriptions.
Cal. FGC § 8806 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 9 / Section 8806
Section 8806
Status: in_force

In District 18, beach nets may not be used.
Cal. WAT § 23807 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 7 / Chapter 2A / Section 23807
Section 23807
Status: in_force

Regardless of any findings made by the board if more than one-third in number of the holders of title to land, in the proposed improvement district, located outside the district or more than one-third in number of the holders of title to land, in the proposed improvement district, located inside the district, object at the hearing to its formation or the allocation of revenue made to pay the cost of the proposed improvement, the board shall deny the petition and no further proceedings shall be had on it.
Cal. PRC § 5931 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5.8 / Chapter 4 / Section 5931
Section 5931
Status: in_force

The bonds authorized by this division 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 provisions of that law shall apply to the bonds and are hereby incorporated in this division as though set forth in full in this division.
Cal. FIN § 335 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 335
Section 335
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner, whenever in his or her opinion such action is necessary or appropriate to carry out his or her duties, may call a meeting of the board of directors of a licensee.

(b) A meeting of the board of a licensee called by the commissioner shall be held upon four days’ notice by first-class mail or 24 hours’ notice delivered personally or by telephone. The notice shall be given by the commissioner or, if the commissioner so orders, by an officer of the licensee.

(c) A meeting of the board of a licensee called by the commissioner shall be held at a place within this state as may be designated by the commissioner and specified in the notice of the meeting.

(d) The expenses of a meeting of the board of a licensee called by the commissioner shall be paid by the licensee.
Cal. MVC § 461 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 461
Section 461
Status: in_force

Commissions and subpenas may be issued by the president or the trial counsel of the court, both before and after being sworn, for witnesses whose attendance or testimony before such court may be necessary in behalf of the prosecution, and upon application in behalf of any person to be tried by such court, either the president or the trial counsel may direct the commanding officer of any organization to cause such subpena to be served on any member of his command.
Cal. SHC § 151 — California Code / Code shc / Division 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 151
Section 151
Status: in_force

The department may make such regulations as may be required in the interests of public safety governing the use of any express highway or additional facilities constructed as provided in this article for the purpose of loading or unloading of passengers.

Nothing in this article or in this section shall be construed to authorize the operation of any vehicle in violation of any provision of the Vehicle Code or to deprive the Public Utilities Commission of any authority now or hereafter vested in it to regulate public motor carriers of passengers.
Cal. HSC § 108081 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 108081
Section 108081
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall issue a notice of violation to a person or entity in violation if any of the following occurs:

(1) The department’s testing or test results submitted as a part of the registration process pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 108079 indicates that a covered product violates one or more applicable covered PFAS restrictions.

(2) The department determines that a covered product violates a covered PFAS restriction after finding PFAS as an ingredient identified on a covered product’s label.

(3) The department finds a violation of this chapter or any rule, regulation, standard, or requirement issued or adopted pursuant to this chapter.

(b) A notice of violation shall indicate the nature of the violation and may do any of the following:

(1) Assess an administrative penalty against a person or entity in violation.

(2) Require compliance with the applicable covered PFAS restrictions, including requiring the person or entity to cease the sale or distribution of a covered product in this state.

(c) The department may issue a notice of violation pursuant to Section 108083.

(d) (1) The department shall publish on its internet website information about each notice of violation, including, but not limited to, the relevant product information for each covered product subject to a notice of violation.

(2) The department shall develop a process for keeping interested persons or entities informed about updates to notices of violation published on the department’s internet website.
Cal. WIC § 16132 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 4 / Chapter 2.2 / Section 16132
Section 16132
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature to conform state statutes to recently enacted federal legislation, the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-351) and to expend savings resulting from changes in eligibility for adoption assistance on services, including, but not limited to, postadoption assistance, that may be provided under Title IV-B and IV-E of the federal Social Security Act.
Cal. HNC § 1191.1 — California Code / Code hnc / Division 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 1191.1
Section 1191.1
Status: in_force

(a) A vessel using pilots for ship movements or special operations that do not constitute bar pilotage shall pay the pilotage rates established in this section.

(b) (1) (A) The minimum charge for each bay move shall be two thousand three hundred dollars ($2,300).

(B) On and after January 1, 2024, the minimum charge for each bay move shall be two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).

(2) (A) The minimum charge for each river move shall be four thousand five hundred dollars ($4,500).

(B) On and after January 1, 2024, the minimum charge for each river move shall be five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(c) On and after January 1, 2023, the rate for standby time, delay en route, and pilot on board in excess of eight hours shall be four hundred ten dollars ($410) per hour.

(d) On and after January 1, 2023, the rate for cancellation of service after a pilot reports shall be two thousand dollars ($2,000).

(e) On and after January 1, 2023, the rate for cancellation of service with less than four hours notice shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(f) On and after January 1, 2023, the rate for a pilot carried away per day shall be five thousand dollars ($5,000) plus expenses incurred in returning.
Cal. FAC § 59946 — California Code / Code fac / Division 21 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 12 / Section 59946
Section 59946
Status: in_force

All fees shall be deposited promptly by the proration zone agent in a bank which is approved by the Director of Finance, and shall be accounted for immediately to the Director of Food and Agriculture. Each deposit shall be made in the name of the proration zone under which the funds are collected.

Any money which is so deposited may be invested and reinvested by the Treasurer or marketing program committee in any of the securities which are described in Article 1 (commencing with Section 16430) of Chapter 3 of Part 2 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code, or placed in a depository as provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 16500) of Part 2 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and handled in the same manner as money in the State Treasury. For these purposes, these moneys may also be combined with funds which are determined by the director to be available for investment pursuant to Section 58939. Any increment which is received from investment, reinvestment, or deposit made by the Treasurer shall be remitted to the marketing program committee. The Treasurer may deduct from the remittance an amount equal to the reasonable cost incurred in carrying out this section or may bill the marketing program committee for the costs, and the marketing program committee shall pay the costs from any money which is collected for it pursuant to this chapter.
Cal. PUC § 101162 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 13 / Chapter 4 / Article 8 / Section 101162
Section 101162
Status: in_force

All other things being equal, the board shall appoint as general manager a person who has had experience in the acquisition, construction, or management of transit facilities.