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Cal. WAT § 31015 — California Code / Code wat / Division 12 / Part 5 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 31015
Section 31015
Status: in_force

The Sierra Lakes County Water District shall not exercise any of the powers and purposes set forth in Article 7 (commencing with Section 31120), Article 8 (commencing with Section 31130), and Article 9 (commencing with Section 31135).
Cal. RTC § 21001 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 10.7 / Section 21001
Section 21001
Status: in_force

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Katz-Harris Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Act.”
Cal. WAT § 35551 — California Code / Code wat / Division 13 / Part 5 / Chapter 2.75 / Article 1 / Section 35551
Section 35551
Status: in_force

The last equalized assessment book of the district shall be used as a basis for determining the assessed value of lands to which delivery of water would be curtailed under the proposed plan, excepting, however, if no assessment for the district shall have been made and levied for the year in which the hearing is held, the last equalized assessment roll of the County of Kern shall be used for such purpose in place of the assessment book of the district.
Cal. WAT § 13266 — California Code / Code wat / Division 7 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 13266
Section 13266
Status: in_force

Pursuant to such regulations as the regional board may prescribe, each city, county, or city and county shall notify the regional board of the filing of a tentative subdivision map, or of any application for a building permit which may involve the discharge of waste, other than discharges into a community sewer system and discharges from dwellings involving five-family units or less.
Cal. RTC § 13820.8 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 8 / Chapter 7 / Article 7 / Section 13820.8
Section 13820.8
Status: in_force

The compensation and expenses of the members of the board and its employees may be agreed upon among those members and the executor or administrator and if they cannot agree shall be fixed by the superior court of the state determined by the board to be the domicile of the decedent. The amounts so agreed upon or fixed shall be deemed an administration expense and shall be payable by the executor or administrator.
Cal. PRC § 3729 — California Code / Code prc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Section 3729
Section 3729
Status: in_force

For the purposes of Section 3728, a well is properly abandoned when it has been shown to the satisfaction of the supervisor that all proper steps have been taken to protect underground or surface water suitable for irrigation or farm or domestic purposes from the infiltration or addition of any detrimental substance, and to prevent the escape of all fluids to the surface.
Cal. RTC § 2701 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 1 / Part 5 / Chapter 2.1 / Section 2701
Section 2701
Status: in_force

Half the taxes on real and personal property on the secured roll are due November 1st, and if the amount is not evenly divisible by two, the odd cent is also due unless the roll shows the odd cent as part of the second installment.
Cal. FAC § 19205 — California Code / Code fac / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 19205
Section 19205
Status: in_force

“Dead animal hauler” means any person or company that engages in the business of transporting the carcasses of dead animals.
Cal. RTC § 1251 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 6 / Section 1251
Section 1251
Status: in_force

The board of supervisors shall furnish the assessor with the necessary office equipment, consisting of proper books, blanks, maps, office room, furniture, and stationery.
Cal. VEH § 11203.5 — California Code / Code veh / Division 5 / Chapter 1.5 / Section 11203.5
Section 11203.5
Status: in_force

If the state or any of its political subdivisions suffers any loss or damage by reason of any fraudulent practice or representation or by reason of any violation of this division by a traffic violator school owner, the department may bring a cause of action against the traffic violator school owner and the surety upon the owner’s bond.
Cal. PCC § 20104.6 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 1.5 / Section 20104.6
Section 20104.6
Status: in_force

(a) No local agency shall fail to pay money as to any portion of a claim which is undisputed except as otherwise provided in the contract.

(b) In any suit filed under Section 20104.4, the local agency shall pay interest at the legal rate on any arbitration award or judgment. The interest shall begin to accrue on the date the suit is filed in a court of law.
Cal. BPC § 5810 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 3.9 / Section 5810
Section 5810
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall be subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.

(b) This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed.
Cal. FAC § 54404.1 — California Code / Code fac / Division 20 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 54404.1
Section 54404.1
Status: in_force

If, upon the investigation conducted under Section 54404, the director has reasonable cause to believe that the person charged has violated Section 54431, the director shall issue and cause to be served upon the person so charged a complaint stating the charges. The complaint shall summon the named person to a hearing before the director, which he or she shall call at a specific time and place.
Cal. FIN § 17215 — California Code / Code fin / Division 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 17215
Section 17215
Status: in_force

Whenever the commissioner issues a license or order under this division, the commissioner may impose conditions that are necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions and purposes of this division and, with respect to Internet escrow agents, are also consistent with the intent of the Legislature.
Cal. MVC § 998.025 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 4 / Chapter 6 / Article 5n / Section 998.025
Section 998.025
Status: in_force

All bonds herein authorized, which shall have been duly sold and delivered as herein provided, shall constitute valid and legally binding general obligations of the State of California, and the full faith and credit of the State of California is hereby pledged for the punctual payment of both principal and interest thereof.

There shall be collected annually in the same manner and at the same time as other state revenue is collected such a sum, in addition to the ordinary revenues of the state, as shall be required to pay the principal and interest on such bonds as herein provided, and it is hereby made the duty of all officers charged by law with any duty in regard to the collections of such revenue, to do and perform each and every act which shall be necessary to collect such additional sum.

On the several dates on which funds are remitted pursuant to Section 16676 of the Government Code for the payment of the then maturing principal and interest of the bonds in each fiscal year, there shall be returned into the General Fund in the State Treasury, all of the money in the Veterans’ Farm and Home Building Fund of 1943, not in excess of the principal of, and interest on, such bonds then due and payable, except as hereinafter provided for the prior redemption of such bonds, and, in the event such money so returned on said remittance dates is less than such principal and interest then due and payable, then the balance remaining unpaid shall be returned into the General Fund in the State Treasury out of the Veterans’ Farm and Home Building Fund of 1943 as soon thereafter as it shall become available, together with interest thereon from such dates of maturity until so returned at the same rate as borne by such bonds, compounded semiannually.
Cal. HSC § 11365 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 10 / Chapter 6 / Article 4 / Section 11365
Section 11365
Status: in_force

(a)  It is unlawful to visit or to be in any room or place where any controlled substances which are specified in subdivision (b), (c), or (e), or paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Section 11054, specified in paragraph (14), (15), or (20) of subdivision (d) of Section 11054, or specified in subdivision (b) or (c) or paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 11055, or which are narcotic drugs classified in Schedule III, IV, or V, are being unlawfully smoked or used with knowledge that such activity is occurring.

(b)  This section shall apply only where the defendant aids, assists, or abets the perpetration of the unlawful smoking or use of a controlled substance specified in subdivision (a). This subdivision is declaratory of existing law as expressed in People v. Cressey (1970) 2 Cal. 3d 836.
Cal. PRC § 2009 — California Code / Code prc / Division 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 2009
Section 2009
Status: in_force

“Geologic hazard” means a geologic condition that is a potential danger to life and property. Geologic hazards include, but are not limited to, earthquake, landslide, mineral hazards, postfire debris flow, subsidence, coastal and inland erosion, expansive soil, fault displacement, and volcanic eruption.
Cal. PROB § 11443 — California Code / Code prob / Division 7 / Part 9 / Chapter 3 / Section 11443
Section 11443
Status: in_force

The petitioner shall give notice of the hearing as provided in Section 1220, together with a copy of the petition and the order to show cause, if any.
Cal. BPC § 2022 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 2022
Section 2022
Status: in_force

The directory shall be prima facie evidence of the authority of the persons named therein to practice under this act, unless such authority has been revoked, suspended, or otherwise limited pursuant to this chapter subsequent to the publication of the directory.
Cal. FAC § 55106 — California Code / Code fac / Division 20 / Chapter 4 / Article 9 / Section 55106
Section 55106
Status: in_force

All remedies provided by this chapter are cumulative and not exclusive of any other remedy, whether initiated by the commission or the department.
Cal. PRC § 4442 — California Code / Code prc / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 4442
Section 4442
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or allow to be used or operated, any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels on any forest-covered land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in subdivision (c), maintained in effective working order or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 4443.

(b) Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to this section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.

(c) A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable materials specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service.

(d) Engines used to provide motive power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code.

(e) Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in effective mechanical condition.

(f) Motor vehicles when being operated in an organized racing or competitive event upon a closed course are not subject to this section if the event is conducted under the auspices of a recognized sanctioning body and by permit issued by the fire protection authority having jurisdiction.
Cal. PRC § 16052 — California Code / Code prc / Division 12.4 / Section 16052
Section 16052
Status: in_force

A violation of this division may only be enforced against a grease waste hauling company and shall not be enforced against an employee of the grease waste hauler.
Cal. PRC § 48703 — California Code / Code prc / Division 30 / Part 7 / Chapter 5 / Section 48703
Section 48703
Status: in_force

(a) Within 12 months of the effective date of the regulations adopted by the department pursuant to Section 48701.1, a manufacturer shall, individually or through a stewardship organization, submit to the department either of the following in a form and manner determined by the department:

(1) A stewardship plan to accept and manage all postconsumer paint products.

(2) Amendments to an approved stewardship plan to include all paint products.

(b) (1) The department shall review the stewardship plan for compliance with this chapter and may approve or disapprove the stewardship plan within 120 days upon receipt.

(2) The department shall approve the stewardship plan if it provides for the establishment of a stewardship program that meets the requirements of Sections 48703.1, 48703.2, 48703.3, and 48703.4.

(3) If the department disapproves a stewardship plan or amendments to an approved stewardship plan, the department shall explain how the stewardship plan or the amendments to an approved stewardship plan do not comply with this chapter and provide written notice to the stewardship organization or manufacturer within 60 days of disapproval.

(4) The stewardship organization or manufacturer may resubmit to the department a revised stewardship plan within 30 days of the date the written notice was provided, and the department shall review the revised stewardship plan within 60 days of its receipt of the resubmittal.

(5) Within 24 months of the effective date of the regulations adopted by the department pursuant to Section 48701.1, the stewardship organization shall have a complete stewardship plan approved by the department and each manufacturer shall be subject to an approved stewardship plan to be compliant with this chapter.

(c) An approved stewardship plan shall be a public record, except that financial, production, or sales data reported to the department by a manufacturer or the stewardship organization is not a public record under the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code) and shall not be open to public inspection. The department may release financial, production, or sales data in summary form only so information cannot be attributable to a specific producer or to any other entity.

(d) A manufacturer shall, individually or through a stewardship organization, implement the approved stewardship plan within 12 months of the department’s approval of the stewardship plan.
Cal. WIC § 4433.5 — California Code / Code wic / Division 4.1 / Part 1 / Section 4433.5
Section 4433.5
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding Section 4433, the department may contract with the State Council on Developmental Disabilities for the purpose of providing clients’ rights advocacy services to individuals with developmental disabilities who reside in developmental centers.
Cal. BPC § 7584.1 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 11.5 / Article 4.5 / Section 7584.1
Section 7584.1
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a licensee, a qualified manager of a licensee, or a security guard shall not carry a baton in the course of their employment unless the following conditions apply:

(1) The licensee, qualified manager, or security guard is wearing a uniform.

(2) The licensee, qualified manager, or security guard carries on their person a valid license, qualified manager certificate, or security guard registration card issued pursuant to this chapter.

(3) (A) Except as provided in subparagraphs (B) and (C), the licensee, qualified manager, or security guard carries on their person a valid baton permit issued to them by the bureau pursuant to this article.

(B) A uniformed baton permitholder may carry or use a baton while on duty pending receipt of a baton permit if they have been approved by the bureau and carry on their person a hard copy printout of the bureau’s approval from the bureau’s internet website and a valid picture identification.

(C) This paragraph does not apply to a qualified law enforcement officer who meets all of the following:

(i) The peace officer has successfully completed a course of study in the use of batons.

(ii) The peace officer is authorized to carry a baton in the course and scope of their employment pursuant to Section 22295 of the Penal Code.

(iii) The peace officer has proof that they have applied to the bureau for a baton permit.

(b) This section shall not apply to a duly appointed qualified law enforcement officer who has written approval from the peace officer’s primary employer, as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (h) of Section 7583.9, to carry a baton while working as a uniformed security guard.
Cal. FIN § 21405 — California Code / Code fin / Division 8 / Chapter 4 / Section 21405
Section 21405
Status: in_force

(a) The council shall, on or before January 1, 2026, develop and establish a standard course and curriculum in pawnbroker transactions that shall include at least eight hours of prelicensing education to be taken by an applicant for licensure, and eight hours of continuing education to be taken by a licensee or their designated representative.

(b) The curriculum established by the council shall meet minimum standards for education in the following areas:

(1) Compliance with federal laws applicable to the pawnbroker business, including, but not limited to, bankruptcy, search and seizure, anti-money laundering, and lending laws.

(2) Compliance with state laws applicable to the pawnbroker business (Division 8 (commencing with Section 21000)) and the reporting requirements imposed upon secondhand dealers pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 21625) of Chapter 9 of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code.

(c) The curriculum may include any other training that the council deems to be relevant to the efficient and lawful operation of a pawnbroker business.
Cal. PUC § 7001 — California Code / Code puc / Division 3.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 7001
Section 7001
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, “authority” means the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, as defined in Section 100011.
Cal. RTC § 17760.5 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 10 / Chapter 9 / Section 17760.5
Section 17760.5
Status: in_force

Section 685 of the Internal Revenue Code, relating to treatment of funeral trusts, is modified as follows:

(a) Section 685(a) of the Internal Revenue Code is modified to read: In the case of a qualified funeral trust—

(1) Subparts B, C, D, and E of Subchapter J of Chapter 1 of Subtitle A of the Internal Revenue Code shall not apply.

(2) No credit for personal exemption shall be allowed under Section 17054 or Section 17733.

(b) Section 685(b) of the Internal Revenue Code is modified as follows:

(1) An election under Section 685(b)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code for federal purposes shall be treated for purposes of this part as an election made by the trustee of the qualified funeral trust under Section 685(b)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code for state purposes and a separate election under paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 17024.5 shall not be allowed.

(2) If the trustee of a qualified funeral trust fails to make an election under Section 685(b)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code for federal purposes with respect to a qualified funeral trust, that trust shall be treated for purposes of this part as owned under Subpart E of the Internal Revenue Code by the purchasers of the contracts described in Section 685(b)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code, an election under Section 685(b)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code for state purposes with respect to that trust shall not be allowed, and a separate election under paragraph (3) of subdivision (e) of Section 17024.5 shall not be allowed with respect to that trust.

(c) Section 685(d) of the Internal Revenue Code is modified to read: Subdivision (e) of Section 17041 shall be applied to each qualified funeral trust by treating each beneficiary’s interest in each qualified funeral trust as a separate trust.

(d) The Franchise Tax Board may, by forms and instructions, provide rules for simplified reporting of all trusts having a single trustee consistent with the rules prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury under Section 685 of the Internal Revenue Code.

(e) This section shall apply to taxable years ending after August 5, 1997.

(f) The amendments made to this section by the act adding this subdivision shall apply to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1998.
Cal. PUC § 99509 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 5 / Section 99509
Section 99509
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 99505, any person required to pay a license tax under Section 7351 of the Revenue and Taxation Code shall also collect the tax imposed under this chapter from any person to whom he sells or distributes motor vehicle fuel and shall pay such tax also for all such fuel that he uses.

Any person paying the tax who, in turn, sells or distributes such fuel to another, whether or not for use, shall include the tax as part of the selling price of the fuel. Any person thereafter who pays a price for the fuel, which includes an increment for the tax, and who subsequently resells the fuel shall include the increment so paid as part of the selling price of the fuel.

(b) Subdivision (a) of this section shall become operative only if a ruling of a federal agency becomes effective which precludes the tax imposed under this chapter on motor vehicle fuel from being included in the price charged by distributors to retailers or other persons, or precludes the increment of any price paid to the distributors that represents the tax imposed from being included in the price charged by retailers or other persons upon resale of the motor vehicle fuel, and, in such case, this subdivision shall become operative at the same time as such ruling becomes effective.
Cal. RTC § 996 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 996
Section 996
Status: in_force

(a) Returnable containers shall be assessed only to the person in possession thereof on the lien date, provided such person is not under a legally enforceable duty to return the containers for reuse. For the purpose of this section, a person is not under a legally enforceable duty to return returnable containers for reuse merely because such person has the right to return such containers at his election for a sum of money equal to the deposit or similar charge paid by him upon his acquisition of the containers.

(b) If a deposit or similar charge is paid by the buyer of the contents with respect to returnable containers assessable in the manner provided by this section, the cash value of such returnable containers after initial use shall be the cost of such containers, less depreciation, but shall not be less than the deposit or similar charge.

(c) As used in this section the term “returnable containers” means containers used to package soft drink beverages and of a kind customarily returned by the buyer of the contents for reuse.