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Cal. COM § 8103 — California Code / Code com / Division 8 / Chapter 1 / Section 8103
Section 8103
Status: in_force

(a) A share or similar equity interest issued by a corporation, business trust, joint stock company, or similar entity is a security.

(b) An “investment company security” is a security. “Investment company security” means a share or similar equity interest issued by an entity that is registered as an investment company under the federal investment company laws, an interest in a unit investment trust that is so registered, or a face-amount certificate issued by a face-amount certificate company that is so registered. Investment company security does not include an insurance policy or endowment policy or annuity contract issued by an insurance company.

(c) An interest in a partnership or limited liability company is not a security unless it is dealt in or traded on securities exchanges or in securities markets, its terms expressly provide that it is a security governed by this division, or it is an investment company security. However, an interest in a partnership or limited liability company is a financial asset if it is held in a securities account.

(d) A writing that is a security certificate is governed by this division and not by Division 3 (commencing with Section 3101), even though it also meets the requirements of that division. However, a negotiable instrument governed by Division 3 (commencing with Section 3101) is a financial asset if it is held in a securities account.

(e) An option or similar obligation issued by a clearing corporation to its participants is not a security, but is a financial asset.

(f) A commodity contract, as defined in paragraph (15) of subdivision (a) of Section 9102, is not a security or a financial asset.

(g) A document of title is not a financial asset unless subparagraph (C) of paragraph (9) of subdivision (a) of Section 8102 applies.

(h) A controllable account, controllable electronic record, or controllable payment intangible is not a financial asset unless subparagraph (C) of paragraph (9) of subdivision (a) of Section 8102 applies.
Cal. WIC § 5653.1 — California Code / Code wic / Division 5 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 5653.1
Section 5653.1
Status: in_force

In conducting evaluation, planning, and research activities, counties may contract with public or private agencies.
Cal. RTC § 60302 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 31 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 60302
Section 60302
Status: in_force

Each determination so made, exclusive of penalties, shall bear interest at the modified adjusted rate per month, or fraction thereof, established pursuant to Section 6591.5, from the last day of the month following the reporting period for which the amount or any portion thereof should have been returned until the date of payment.
Cal. RTC § 6715 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 6715
Section 6715
Status: in_force

In any action relating to the use tax brought under this part process may be served according to the Code of Civil Procedure and the Civil Code of this State or may be served upon any agent or clerk in this State employed by any retailer in a place of business maintained by the retailer in this State. In the latter case a copy of the process shall forthwith be sent by registered mail to the retailer at his principal or home office.
Cal. BPC § 8731 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 15 / Article 3 / Section 8731
Section 8731
Status: in_force

A licensed civil engineer and a civil engineer exempt from licensure under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 6700) are exempt from licensing under this chapter and may engage in the practice of land surveying with the same rights and privileges and the same duties and responsibilities as a licensed land surveyor, provided that for civil engineers who become licensed after January 1, 1982, they shall obtain a license as a land surveyor under the provisions of this chapter, before practicing land surveying as defined in this chapter.
Cal. FAC § 78708 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 24 / Article 6 / Section 78708
Section 78708
Status: in_force

Any person who fails to file a return or pay any assessment within the time required by the commission shall pay to the commission a penalty of 10 percent of the amount of the assessment determined to be due, and, in addition, shall pay 1 1/2 percent interest per month on the unpaid balance.
Cal. HSC § 111656.13 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 5 / Chapter 6 / Article 6 / Section 111656.13
Section 111656.13
Status: in_force

(a)  Any entity that prior to July 1, 2001, held a current, valid license as a medical device retailer pursuant to Section 4130 of the Business and Professions Code, shall be deemed to be a licensed home medical device retail facility until the expiration of that license if the entity is in compliance with all applicable criteria for obtaining a license as a home medical device retail facility.

(b)  Any entity that was not required to obtain a license as a medical device retailer in order to provide equipment or services prior to July 1, 2001, and that is required to obtain a license as a home medical device retail facility pursuant to Section 111656, shall apply for a license as a home medical device retail facility by July 1, 2001; however, the requirement for licensure shall only apply to those entities on and after January 1, 2002.
Cal. RTC § 19571 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 10.2 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 19571
Section 19571
Status: in_force

(a) The Franchise Tax Board may disclose to state governmental licensing entities identifying information of persons appearing on the list of 500 largest tax delinquencies pursuant to Section 19195 for purposes of administering Section 494.5 of the Business and Professions Code. “Identifying information” means the name, social security number or taxpayer identification number, and the last known address of the persons appearing on the list of the 500 largest tax delinquencies.

(b) Neither the state governmental licensing entity, nor any officer, employee, or agent, or former officer, employee, or agent of a state governmental licensing entity, may disclose or use any information obtained from the Franchise Tax Board pursuant to this section, except to administer Section 494.5 of the Business and Professions Code or to inform the public of the denial, refusal to renew, or suspension of a license or the issuance of a temporary license pursuant to Section 494.5 of the Business and Professions Code.

(c) For purposes of this section, state governmental licensing entity means a state governmental licensing entity as defined in Section 494.5 of the Business and Professions Code.
Cal. RTC § 7155 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 7155
Section 7155
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who, for the purpose of evading the payment of taxes due under this part, knowingly fails to obtain a valid permit prior to the date on which the first tax return is due shall be liable for a penalty of 50 percent of any tax determined to be due for the period during which the person engaged in business in this state as a seller without a valid permit.

(b) This section shall not apply to any person whose measure of tax liability over the period during which he or she was engaged in business in this state as a seller without a valid permit averaged one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less per month.

(c) This section shall not apply to the amount of taxes due on the sale or use of a vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, if the amount is subject to the penalty imposed by Section 6485.1 or Section 6514.1.
Cal. HSC § 1793.7 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 10 / Article 7 / Section 1793.7
Section 1793.7
Status: in_force

A permit to accept deposits, a provisional certificate of authority, or a certificate of authority shall be forfeited by operation of law when any one of the following occurs:

(a)  The applicant terminates marketing for the proposed continuing care retirement community.

(b)  The applicant or provider surrenders to the department its residential care facility for the elderly license, the permit to accept deposits, provisional certificate of authority, or certificate of authority for a continuing care retirement community.

(c)  The applicant or provider sells or otherwise transfers all or part of the continuing care retirement community.

(d)  A change occurs in the majority ownership of the continuing care retirement community or the certificate of authority holder.

(e)  The applicant or provider merges with another entity.

(f)  The applicant or entity makes a material change in a pending application which requires a new application pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 1779.8.

(g)  The applicant or provider moves the continuing care retirement community from one location to another without the department’s prior approval.

(h)  The applicant or provider abandons the continuing care retirement community or its obligations under the continuing care contracts.

(i)  The applicant or provider is evicted from the continuing care retirement community premises.
Cal. EVID § 722 — California Code / Code evid / Division 6 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 722
Section 722
Status: in_force

(a) The fact of the appointment of an expert witness by the court may be revealed to the trier of fact.

(b) The compensation and expenses paid or to be paid to an expert witness by the party calling him is a proper subject of inquiry by any adverse party as relevant to the credibility of the witness and the weight of his testimony.
Cal. FIN § 1410 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1.1 / Chapter 12 / Article 1 / Section 1410
Section 1410
Status: in_force

(a) No bank shall impose any charge on a savings account or on a depositor for the failure of a depositor to deposit, or for the late deposit of, any agreed periodic installment deposit into that account. A bank shall pay interest on savings accounts as to which a depositor has agreed to make periodic installment deposits at a rate of interest per annum that is not less than the lowest rate paid on other types of savings deposits.

(b) As used in this section “savings account” means a Christmas club account, a vacation club account, or other similar periodic installment deposit account maintained by a natural person, irrespective of its classification as a savings deposit or time deposit open account for purposes of state or federal law or regulations.
Cal. MVC § 470 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 470
Section 470
Status: in_force

When the military offense charged is also an offense by the civil law of this State, the officer whose duty it is to order trial may order the person charged to be turned over to the civil authorities for trial; provided, such officer shall turn over such person to the civil authorities in the cases described in Section 471.
Cal. PRC § 5097.93 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 1.75 / Section 5097.93
Section 5097.93
Status: in_force

The members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed their actual and necessary expenses.
Cal. RTC § 21016 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 10.7 / Section 21016
Section 21016
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall release any levy issued pursuant to Part 10.2 (commencing with Section 18401) on any property in the event of any circumstances deemed appropriate by the board, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) The expense of the sale process to the state exceeds the liability for which the levy is made.

(2) The Taxpayers’ Rights Advocate orders the release of the levy upon his or her finding that the levy threatens the health or welfare of the taxpayer or his or her spouse and dependents or family.

(3) The proceeds from the sale would not result in a reasonable reduction of the debt.

(4) The levy was issued not in accordance with administrative procedures.

(5) The taxpayer has entered into an installment payment agreement under Section 19008 to satisfy the tax liability for which the levy was made, unless that or another agreement allows for the levy.

(6) The release of the levy will facilitate the collection of the tax liability or will be in the best interest of the taxpayer and the state.

(b) The board shall not sell any seized property until it has first notified the taxpayer in writing of the exemptions from levy under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 703.010) of Title 9 of the Code of Civil Procedure.

(c) This section shall not apply to the seizure of any property as a result of a jeopardy assessment authorized by Article 5 (commencing with Section 19081) of Chapter 4 of Part 10.2.

(d) In the case of a levy on salary or wages payable to or received by the taxpayer, in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 706.010) of Division 2 of Title 9 of the Code of Civil Procedure, upon agreement with the taxpayer that the tax is not collectible, the board shall release the levy as soon as practicable. This subdivision shall not apply if the debt for which the levy is issued has been discharged from collectibility pursuant to Section 16301.6 of the Government Code, except if the debt is satisfied.

(e) The amendments made by the act adding this subdivision are operative for salary or wages subject to levy on or after the effective date of the act adding this subdivision.
Cal. SHC § 679 — California Code / Code shc / Division 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 679
Section 679
Status: in_force

Any city, municipal utility district, municipal water district or metropolitan water district is entitled to a blanket permit, renewable annually, for the installation of its service connections and for ordinary maintenance of its facilities located or installed in State highways; but the department may revoke any such blanket permit if the permittee fails to comply with the provisions of this article. When any such permit is revoked in a proper case such municipal utility district, municipal water district or metropolitan water district is entitled to a permit only on furnishing a bond as provided in section 677.
Cal. FAC § 25404 — California Code / Code fac / Division 12 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 25404
Section 25404
Status: in_force

“Growing poultry” means feeding and caring for poultry.
Cal. COM § 2612 — California Code / Code com / Division 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 2612
Section 2612
Status: in_force

(1) An “installment contract” is one which requires or authorizes the delivery of goods in separate lots to be separately accepted, even though the contract contains a clause “each delivery is a separate contract” or its equivalent.

(2) The buyer may reject any installment which is nonconforming if the nonconformity substantially impairs the value of that installment and cannot be cured or if the nonconformity is a defect in the required documents; but if the nonconformity does not fall within subdivision (3) and the seller gives adequate assurance of its cure the buyer must accept that installment.

(3) Whenever nonconformity or default with respect to one or more installments substantially impairs the value of the whole contract there is a breach of the whole. But the aggrieved party reinstates the contract if he accepts a nonconforming installment without seasonably notifying of cancellation or if he brings an action with respect only to past installments or demands performance as to future installments.
Cal. HSC § 18865.7 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 13 / Part 2.3 / Chapter 4 / Section 18865.7
Section 18865.7
Status: in_force

(a)  The department shall evaluate the enforcement of this part and regulations adopted pursuant to this part by each city, county, or city and county that has assumed responsibility for enforcement.

(b)  In performing this evaluation, the department shall have the following authority:

(1)  To examine the records of local enforcement agencies and to secure from them reports and copies of their records at any time. However, if the department requires duplication of these records, it shall pay for the costs of duplication.

(2)  To carry out any investigations it deems necessary to ensure enforcement of this part and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Cal. INS § 12962 — California Code / Code ins / Division 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 3.5 / Section 12962
Section 12962
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall report to the Governor, the Legislature, and to the committees of the Senate and Assembly having jurisdiction over insurance all of the following in the annual report submitted pursuant to Section 12922:

(a) An analysis of the information required by Sections 674.5, 1857.7, 1857.9, and 12963, including, but not limited to, all of the following:

(1) An aggregate and an average for all insurers for each item of information required by these sections.

(2) The number of insurers reporting policies written for each class during the calendar year.

(3) For each class, the number of insurers reporting a combined loss ratio of 100 percent or more, and the number reporting a combined loss ratio of under 100 percent.

(4) An analysis of adjustments made to loss reserves for prior years.

(5) The change in any item required to be included by paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, from the immediately prior year.

(b) An analysis of the activities of the department in implementing the provisions of Proposition 103 on the November 8, 1988, general election ballot, as set forth in Article 10 (commencing with Section 1861.01) of Chapter 9 of Part 2 of Division 1.

(c) Recommendations and proposals, including suggested legislation, to protect consumers from arbitrary insurance rates and practices, to encourage a competitive insurance marketplace, to provide for an accountable commissioner, and to ensure that insurance is fair, available, and affordable for all Californians.

(d) The requirements of this section shall be satisfied if the analysis required by this section is included in the annual report to the Governor required by Section 12922, and a copy of that report is provided to the Legislature.
Cal. FAC § 8451 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 5 / Chapter 2 / Section 8451
Section 8451
Status: in_force

Proceedings for the formation of a district within any county shall be commenced by a petition which is signed by the owners of not less than 51 percent by area of the land in the proposed district within the county devoted exclusively to the growing of citrus fruits. The petition shall be addressed to, and filed with, the board of supervisors of the county.
Cal. HSC § 40540 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 3 / Chapter 5.5 / Article 8 / Section 40540
Section 40540
Status: in_force

Upon adoption of a resolution by the south coast district board to implement the procedure to issue warrants pursuant to this article, the procedure shall be implemented on the first day of the second month following the date of adoption of the resolution. If, at any time, the south coast district board determines that the accounting controls of the south coast district have become inadequate, it may revoke its authorization effective at the beginning of the next fiscal year.
Cal. PUC § 4454.5 — California Code / Code puc / Division 2 / Chapter 4.1 / Section 4454.5
Section 4454.5
Status: in_force

(a) Every operator shall maintain all of the following:

(1) A map, drawing, or diagram that indicates the location of the distribution system’s main and service lines, tank (or tanks), regulators, the identity and location of key valves, and the identity of the supplier.

(2) A copy of each annual report that has been submitted pursuant to the federal law or this chapter.

(3) A copy of any record of leak surveys and repairs, corrosion control, and cathodic protection of the system.

(4) An operation and maintenance plan, and an emergency plan.

(b) The information and records listed in subdivision (a) shall be provided to any subsequent operator of the distribution system upon the sale, transfer, or other conveyance of title to the distribution system.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, there shall be no penalty pursuant to Section 4457 imposed upon a subsequent operator of the distribution system who has not received the information and records listed in subdivision (a) from the transferring operator or upon any operator who fails to have the information and records for any period on or before the effective date of this section.
Cal. HSC § 18897.5 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 13 / Part 2.4 / Section 18897.5
Section 18897.5
Status: in_force

The building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating to fire and panic safety and the other regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 18897.3 shall be enforced in the same manner as is prescribed by Sections 13145, 13146, and 13146.5 of this code for the enforcement of building standards published in the State Building Standards Code relating to fire and panic safety and the other regulations that have been formally adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the prevention of fire or for the protection of life and property against fire or panic.
Cal. PROB § 9350 — California Code / Code prob / Division 7 / Part 4 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 9350
Section 9350
Status: in_force

This article applies to any claim other than a claim on an action or proceeding pending against the decedent at the time of death.
Cal. VEH § 13365.5 — California Code / Code veh / Division 6 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 13365.5
Section 13365.5
Status: in_force

(a) Upon receipt of a notification issued pursuant to Section 40509.1, the department shall suspend the person’s privilege to operate a motor vehicle until compliance with the court order is shown or as prescribed in subdivision (c) of Section 12808. The suspension under this section shall not be effective until 45 days after the giving of written notice by the department.

(b) This section does not apply to a notification of failure to comply with a court order issued for a violation enumerated in paragraph (1), (2), (3), (6), or (7) of subdivision (b) of Section 1803.
Cal. WAT § 50009 — California Code / Code wat / Division 15 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 50009
Section 50009
Status: in_force

“Principal county” means the county in which the whole or the greater portion of the land of a district is situated.
Cal. HSC § 125095 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 106 / Part 5 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 125095
Section 125095
Status: in_force

The department may adopt regulations as it determines are reasonably necessary for the implementation of the Maternal and Child Health Program Act (Section 27).
Cal. INS § 1063.73 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 14.26 / Section 1063.73
Section 1063.73
Status: in_force

In the event CIGA determines that the insolvency of one or more member insurers providing insurance in at least one of the categories described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 1063.5 will result in covered claim obligations in excess of CIGA’s capacity to pay from current funds, the board, in its sole discretion, may by resolution request the Bank to issue bonds pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 63049.6) of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of Title 6.7 of the Government Code to provide funds for the payment of the covered claims and the adjusting and defense expenses relating to those claims. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, CIGA is hereby authorized to borrow proceeds of the bonds to provide for those purposes. CIGA may request the Bank to issue bonds pursuant to Article 8 (commencing with Section 63049.6) of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of Title 6.7 of the Government Code. CIGA shall provide the commissioner with a copy of the request and the commissioner may, within 30 days of receipt of the request, modify, cancel, or require a delay in the requested issuance. The proceeds of bonds issued for any category of insurance benefits may be used by CIGA to reimburse funds advanced or temporarily loaned from other categories.