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Cal. PUC § 30100 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Section 30100
Section 30100
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the Southern California Rapid Transit District, comprising that territory hereinafter described in this section lying within the boundaries of the County of Los Angeles and such territory in the County of Los Angeles and in other counties as may be hereafter annexed to the district as provided in this part. The territory within the County of Los Angeles which is hereby created into such district is described as follows:

All that portion of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, lying southerly of the line formed by the south lines of Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 of Township 3 North, Range 15 West S.B.B. & M., the south lines of Sections 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 of Township 3 North, Range 16 West S.B.B. & M., the west line of Range 16 West S.B.B. & M., and the south lines of Sections 13 and 14 of Township 3 North, Range 17 West S.B.B. & M., and the westerly extension of such lines in the Rancho Simi to the westerly boundary of the County of Los Angeles, and westerly of the east line of Range 15 West S.B.B. & M., and all that portion of the remainder of said county lying southerly of the north line of Township 2 North S.B.B. & M., excepting therefrom the islands of Santa Catalina and San Clemente.
Cal. BPC § 2259.8 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 12 / Section 2259.8
Section 2259.8
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an elective cosmetic surgery procedure may not be performed on a patient unless the patient has received, within 30 days prior to the elective cosmetic surgery procedure, and confirmed as up-to-date on the day of the procedure, an appropriate physical examination by, and written clearance for the procedure from, any of the following:

(1) The physician and surgeon who will be performing the surgery.

(2) Another licensed physician and surgeon.

(3) A certified nurse practitioner, in accordance with a certified nurse practitioner’s scope of practice, unless limited by protocols or a delegation agreement.

(4) A licensed physician assistant, in accordance with a licensed physician assistant’s scope of practice, unless limited by protocols or a delegation agreement.

(b) The physical examination described in subdivision (a) shall include the taking of an appropriate medical history.

(c) An appropriate medical history and physical examination done on the day of the procedure shall be presumed to be in compliance with subdivisions (a) and (b).

(d) “Elective cosmetic surgery” means an elective surgery that is performed to alter or reshape normal structures of the body in order to improve the patient’s appearance, including, but not limited to, liposuction and elective facial cosmetic surgery.

(e) Section 2314 shall not apply to this section.
Cal. INS § 8050 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 4 / Section 8050
Section 8050
Status: in_force

Restrictions on risks as to “distances,” “city or town block,” “closely built up district,” “one risk,” and “clear space,” in chapter 5 of this part are binding upon such reinsurers and shall govern the writing of all reinsurance.
Cal. PRC § 25516.1 — California Code / Code prc / Division 15 / Chapter 6 / Section 25516.1
Section 25516.1
Status: in_force

If a site and related facility found to be acceptable by the commission pursuant to Section 25516 is located in the coastal zone, the Suisun Marsh, or the jurisdiction of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, no application for certification may be filed pursuant to Section 25519 unless the commission has determined, pursuant to Section 25514, that such site and related facility have greater relative merit than available alternative sites and related facilities for an applicant’s service area which have been determined to be acceptable by the commission pursuant to Section 25516.
Cal. HSC § 39802 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Section 39802
Section 39802
Status: in_force

(a)  The state board may subvene up to one dollar ($1) for every dollar budgeted for use by any of the following:

(1)  A district whose boundaries include an entire air basin.

(2)  Districts whose boundaries together include an entire air basin and which are parties to one joint powers agreement or other enforceable agreement which provides for all of the following:

(A)  Uniform rules and regulations among all districts, excluding administrative rules and regulations.

(B)  At least four meetings per year of the basinwide air pollution control council formed under Section 40900, or an equivalent procedure for basinwide consideration of policy matters.

(C)  Suitable sharing of qualified air pollution personnel and equipment.

(b)  (1)  Subventions under this section shall not exceed twenty-three cents ($0. 23) per capita, but shall not be less than eighteen thousand dollars ($18,000) for any district, if the district provides the required matching funds, except as specified in paragraph (2).

(2)  If a district is a rural district, as defined by the state board, the minimum subvention shall be that specified in Section 39802.5 if the district provides the required matching funds and does one of the following:

(A)  Has a fee system that fully recovers the district’s cost of issuing and renewing permits, performing source inspections, determining compliance status, and processing variances for stationary sources which emit 25 or more tons annually of any regulated pollutant.

(B)  Provides its matching funds, for any funds authorized by Section 39802.5 in excess of the dollar amount subvened to the district pursuant to this chapter in fiscal year 1986–87, from an increase in moneys budgeted over the level of funding budgeted for the 1986–87 fiscal year.

(c)  The merger into a unified or regional district pursuant to this division by any county district shall cause the minimum subvention of the county district to be transferred to the unified district or regional district if the unified district or regional district provides the required matching funds. If portions of a county district are merged into unified or regional districts pursuant to this division, the state board shall apportion, according to population within each portion of the county, the minimum subvention of the county district to the unified districts or regional districts into which the portions of the county district are merged. A unified district or a regional district which has all or a portion of a county district minimum subvention transferred to it under this section may not also receive subventions under the per capita provisions of this section. A subvention made pursuant to Section 39803 shall preclude subvention under this section.
Cal. FAC § 5028 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 5028
Section 5028
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who intentionally violates any state or federal quarantine law or regulation is liable civilly as provided in Sections 5310 and 5311, and subdivision (c) of this section, and is subject to criminal or civil penalties, or both, pursuant to the Unfair Practices Act (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 17000) of Part 2 of Division 7) of the Business and Professions Code.

(b) Either of the following factual findings shall constitute prima facie evidence that a violation of any state or federal quarantine law or regulation pursuant to subdivision (a) is an intentional violation:

(1) A violation of Section 6401 and possession of a shipment, plant, or thing that is regulated by a state or federal quarantine law or regulation and that has not been inspected and released by a federal, state, or county quarantine official in either of the following circumstances:

(A) The plant or thing is found concealed from view.

(B) The person in possession has been found repeatedly in possession of those plants or things.

(2) A combination of findings showing that a person is in possession of a shipment, plant, or thing that is regulated by a state or federal quarantine law or regulation and that was fraudulently or secretly brought into the state and the person in possession is engaged in a business or other commercial activity where a reasonable expectation exists that the person was aware of the state or federal quarantine laws or regulations.

(c) Any person who negligently or intentionally violates any state or federal law or regulation, including any quarantine regulation, by importing any plant, or other article, that, by virtue of being pest or disease infested, causes an infestation of a plant, pest, or disease, or causes an existing infestation to spread beyond any quarantine boundaries, is liable civilly in a sum not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for each act that constitutes a violation of the law or regulation.

(d) The Attorney General, upon request of the secretary, shall petition the superior court to impose, assess, and recover the sum imposed pursuant to subdivision (c). In determining the amount to be imposed, the court shall take into consideration all relevant circumstances, including, but not limited to, the extent of harm caused by the violation and the nature and persistence of the violation.

(e) The remedy under this section is in addition to, and does not supersede or limit, any and all other remedies, civil or criminal, that are otherwise available to the state.

(f) Any funds recovered pursuant to this section shall be deposited in the Department of Food and Agriculture Fund for emergency pest or disease exclusion, detection, eradication, or research of agricultural plant or animal pests or diseases. These funds may be allocated to cover costs related to the enforcement of this division. These funds are in addition to any funds appropriated for those purposes pursuant to Section 224.
Cal. PRC § 7528 — California Code / Code prc / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 7528
Section 7528
Status: in_force

If upon the trial of such action it appears that any of the statements made in the affidavit filed by the person desiring to purchase the land were false, or if it appears that the statements made in the affidavit filed by the settler or occupant of such land are true, the approval of location or certificate of purchase, if any has been made or issued, shall be canceled by judgment of the court. But if it appears that the statements contained within the affidavit of the person desiring to purchase the land are true, and that the statements made in the affidavit of the settler or occupant are untrue, the court shall enter its judgment accordingly.
Cal. FAC § 12648 — California Code / Code fac / Division 7 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 6 / Section 12648
Section 12648
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, a site within this state that has been treated with, or a plant, crop, or commodity, whether grown in this state or elsewhere, that has been treated with, or grown on a site treated with, a pesticide that is not registered for use on that plant, crop, commodity, or site is a public nuisance and may be seized by order of the director.

(b) The unlawful treatment described in subdivision (a) creates, in favor of the director, rebuttable presumptions affecting the burden of producing evidence pursuant to Section 604 of the Evidence Code as follows:

(1) That the treated plant, crop, commodity, or site, or any plant, crop, or commodity grown on the treated site, presents a hazard to human health or the environment.

(2) That the pesticide was used to gain an unfair business advantage for the owner or person in possession or control of the plant, crop, commodity, or site.

(c) The director shall provide notice to the owner or person in possession or control of the plant, crop, commodity, or site prior to seizure, unless the director has reason to believe that prior notice would result in the loss of control by the director of that plant, crop, commodity, or site, in which case notice shall be given as soon as practical, but in any event within five days of the seizure. The notice shall specify the grounds for the seizure and provide that the owner or person in possession or control, within 15 days of receipt of the notice, may request a hearing before the director to contest the seizure or rebut the presumptions specified in subdivision (b). The hearing shall be held not later than five days from the date the request of the owner or person is received by the director. The director shall render a written decision within five days of the hearing or within five days of the expiration of the time to request a hearing if no hearing was requested. The decision shall either release the plant, crop, commodity, or site from seizure or make any of the following orders:

(1) Destruction of the plant, crop, or commodity.

(2) Prohibition of harvest or sale of the plant, crop, or commodity grown on the site.

(3) Prohibition of the use or planting of the site, which may be for the period of any plant back time specified for the pesticide used on the site.

(4) Any other appropriate action or measure.

(d) Review of the decision of the director may be sought by the owner or person in possession or control of the plant, crop, commodity, or site pursuant to Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Cal. HSC § 111680 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 5 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 111680
Section 111680
Status: in_force

Any cosmetic is adulterated if it consists in whole or in part of any filthy, putrid, or decomposed substance.
Cal. BPC § 10167.95 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 2.3 / Section 10167.95
Section 10167.95
Status: in_force

Prior to the acceptance of a fee, and in addition to the contract required pursuant to Section 10167.9, a licensee shall provide the prospective tenant with the following written notice, in a type size of at least 12-point type:

YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A REFUND IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE SERVICES YOU HAVE BEEN PROMISED. COMPLETE TERMS AND CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE REFUND TO WHICH YOU MAY BE ENTITLED ARE CONTAINED IN YOUR CONTRACT. THE FOLLOWING IS A SIMPLIFIED SUMMARY OF SOME OF THE RIGHTS DESCRIBED IN YOUR CONTRACT:

If (name of licensee) does not provide you with at least three available rental properties meeting the specifications of your contract within five days after you pay the fee charged by (name of licensee), you are entitled to a full refund. To obtain this refund, you must request it from (name of licensee) in writing within 15 days of paying your fee.

If you do not obtain a rental through the services of (name of licensee) during the term of your contract, you are entitled to a refund of your fee, minus a service charge, which may not exceed ____ dollars ($____). To obtain this refund, you must provide (name of licensee) with written documentation or a signed statement that you obtained a rental without the assistance of (name of licensee) or that you did not move. This documentation or signed statement must be provided to (name of licensee) with a written request for refund, within 10 days following the expiration of your contract.

If (name of licensee) fails to refund your money, as required by your contract, you may sue (name of licensee) in a small claims court. The court may award you the refund you failed to receive, plus additional damages, up to $1,000.

If you wish to file a complaint about (name of licensee) or if you cannot collect on a court award, you should contact the Department of Real Estate at 1-877-373-4542 or www.dre.ca.gov.
Cal. WAT § 8670 — California Code / Code wat / Division 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 8670
Section 8670
Status: in_force

The board may make a final acceptance either at the same session or at any adjourned session of the same meeting held within the 10 days next following.
Cal. CIV § 48 — California Code / Code civ / Division 1 / Part 2 / Section 48
Section 48
Status: in_force

In the case provided for in subdivision (c) of Section 47, malice is not inferred from the communication.
Cal. PUC § 26486 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 8 / Article 4 / Section 26486
Section 26486
Status: in_force

Upon receipt by the district of a copy of the agreement of annexation properly executed by the district and the city proposed to be annexed the board shall pass a resolution declaring the city annexed to the district, and shall cause a certified copy of the resolution to be filed with the Secretary of State. From and after the date of filing of the resolution with the Secretary of State the annexation of the city to the district is complete.
Cal. FIN § 18427.2 — California Code / Code fin / Division 7 / Chapter 5 / Article 5 / Section 18427.2
Section 18427.2
Status: in_force

An application for a permit shall be in such form and contain such information as the commissioner may prescribe.
Cal. INS § 10278.1 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 10278.1
Section 10278.1
Status: in_force

(a) An individual health insurance policy issued, amended, or renewed on or after January 1, 2023, that provides dependent coverage shall make dependent coverage available to a parent or stepparent who meets the definition of a qualifying relative under Section 152(d) of Title 26 of the United States Code and who lives or resides within the health insurer’s service area.

(b) It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure that individuals who are seeking to add to their policy a dependent parent or stepparent who is eligible for or enrolled in Medicare are informed of and understand their specific rights and health care options before enrolling them in an individual health insurance policy, including the potential benefits, financial assistance, and tax liability under those options.

(c) If an applicant is seeking to add to their policy a dependent parent or stepparent who is eligible for or enrolled in Medicare:

(1) A health insurer shall provide, at the time of solicitation and on the application, to an applicant who does not apply through the California Health Benefit Exchange written notice that the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) provides health insurance counseling to senior California residents free of charge, including the name, address, and telephone number of the local HICAP program and the statewide HICAP telephone number, 1-800-434-0222.

(2) The California Health Benefit Exchange shall provide to an applicant who applies through the California Health Benefit Exchange written notice that HICAP provides health insurance counseling to senior California residents free of charge, including the name, address, and telephone number of the local HICAP program and the statewide HICAP telephone number, 1-800-434-0222.

(3) An agent shall provide the name, address, and telephone number of the local HICAP program and the statewide HICAP telephone number, 1-800-434-0222, at the time of solicitation.

(d) This section does not apply to specialized health insurance, Medicare supplement insurance, CHAMPUS supplement insurance, or TRICARE supplement insurance, or to hospital-only, accident-only, or specified disease insurance policies that reimburse for hospital, medical, or surgical benefits.
Cal. PRC § 5533.7 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 5533.7
Section 5533.7
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Sections 5533 and 5533.5, with respect to a district formed pursuant to Section 5506.12 where the board of directors of the district is appointed by the board of supervisors of the county in which the district is located, the terms of office of each member of the board of directors is four years, commencing at noon on the first Monday in January, except as provided in subdivision (b).

(b) Within 30 days after the date a district is formed pursuant to this chapter, the board of supervisors of the county in which the district is formed shall appoint five persons to the board of directors of the district. Each person appointed by the board of supervisors to serve on the board of directors of the district shall be a registered voter in the district. The persons appointed to the initial board of directors shall hold their first meeting not later than the first Monday that falls after 45 days after the date of formation of the district. At the first meeting of the board, the directors shall classify themselves by lot into two classes of members. The term of office of the first class with three members shall expire at noon on the first Monday in January that is closest to the fourth year after the appointments made pursuant to this subdivision. The term of office of the class with two members shall expire at noon on the first Monday in January that is closest to the second year after the appointments made pursuant to this subdivision.

(c) Any vacancy in the office of a member of the board of directors of the district appointed pursuant to this section shall be filled by the board of supervisors of the county in which the district is formed. Any person appointed to fill a vacant office shall fill the balance of the unexpired term.
Cal. RTC § 30177.5 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 13 / Chapter 3.5 / Article 4 / Section 30177.5
Section 30177.5
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall credit to a distributor that is entitled to the credit authorized by paragraph (1) of subdivision (j) of Section 30165.1, the denominated value, less any discounts authorized by this part, of the stamps or meter impressions purchased and affixed to those packages of cigarettes that are subject to the provisions of subdivision (j) of Section 30165.1.

(b) The board shall credit to a distributor that is entitled to a credit authorized by paragraph (1) of subdivision (j) of Section 30165.1, the amount of taxes paid by that distributor, pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 30121) and Article 3 (commencing with Section 30131), with respect to the tobacco products that are subject to the provisions of subdivision (j) of Section 30165.1.
Cal. PRC § 3706 — California Code / Code prc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3706
Section 3706
Status: in_force

“Director” means the Director of Conservation.
Cal. SHC § 5364 — California Code / Code shc / Division 7 / Part 3 / Chapter 16 / Section 5364
Section 5364
Status: in_force

Such notice shall designate the property within the assessment district belonging to the owner by street number, or some other description sufficient to enable the property owner to identify the property, include a statement of the amount proposed to be assessed against such property, and state the name and telephone number of a local department or agency designated by the legislative body to answer inquiries regarding the making of an appeal pursuant to Section 5366.