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Cal. PROB § 5022 — California Code / Code prob / Division 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 5022
Section 5022
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a spouse’s written consent to a provision for a nonprobate transfer of community property on death is not a transmutation of the consenting spouse’s interest in the property.

(b) This chapter does not apply to a spouse’s written consent to a provision for a nonprobate transfer of community property on death that satisfies Section 852 of the Family Code. Such a consent is a transmutation and is governed by the law applicable to transmutations.
Cal. BPC § 10084.1 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 10084.1
Section 10084.1
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 10450.6, on or before January 1, 1991, the department, using funds appropriated from the Education and Research Account in the Real Estate Fund, shall develop a booklet to educate and inform consumers on all of the following:

(1) Common environmental hazards that are located on, and affect, real property. The types of common environmental hazards shall include, but not be limited to, asbestos, radon gas, lead-based paint, formaldehyde, fuel and chemical storage tanks, and water and soil contamination.

(2) The significance of common environmental hazards and what can be done to mitigate these hazards.

(3)  What sources can provide more information on common environmental hazards for the consumer.

(b) The department shall seek the advice of the State Department of Health Services to assist it in determining the contents of the booklet prepared pursuant to this section, and shall seek the assistance of the State Department of Health Services in the writing of the booklet.
Cal. WIC § 5170.5 — California Code / Code wic / Division 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 1.5 / Section 5170.5
Section 5170.5
Status: in_force

Any person placed in an evaluation facility has, immediately after he is taken to an evaluation facility and except where physically impossible, no later than three hours after he is placed in such facility or taken to such unit, the right to make, at his own expense, at least two completed telephone calls. If the person placed in the evaluation facility does not have money upon him with which to make such calls, he shall be allowed free at least two completed local toll free or collect telephone calls.
Cal. WAT § 71854 — California Code / Code wat / Division 20 / Part 7 / Chapter 1 / Section 71854
Section 71854
Status: in_force

A district that has outstanding revenue bonds which were approved by more than two-thirds of the votes cast at the election authorizing such bonds may incur a bonded indebtedness pursuant to this part for the purpose of refunding such revenue bonds, whether or not such revenue bonds are then due, and for the payment of all incidental expenses in connection with the refunding of such revenue bonds. Such general obligation bonds shall be authorized, issued, and sold in all respects as provided in this part for the authorization, issuance, and sale of general obligation bonds of a district.
Cal. INS § 383.5 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 383.5
Section 383.5
Status: in_force

“Document,” as used in this section, means a policy or a certificate evidencing insurance under a master policy. The policy or certificate shall conform to Section 381 and shall segregate the premiums charged for each risk insured against. The certificate, in lieu of specifying the risks insured against, may designate them by name or by description. “Document” also includes the applicable policy form and a subsequently issued declarations page conforming to Section 381 or an endorsement.

“Owner,” as used in this section, means any person who is named as an insured in the contract of insurance or document, or in a loss payable clause therein, and, whether or not he or she is named therein, the vendee, pledgor, or chattel mortgagor of a motor vehicle where insurance contracts subject to this section are procured with respect to the motor vehicle by or on behalf of either party to the purchase, pledge, or mortgage.

Every contract of insurance against hazards incident to ownership, maintenance, operation, and use of motor vehicles shall be embodied in a document.

The original or true copy of the document shall be delivered to each owner. Where it is executed by an insurer, the insurer shall deliver the original or a true copy to either of the following:

(a)  The agent or broker who negotiated the insurance, for delivery to each owner of the motor vehicle.

(b)  Each owner of the motor vehicle.

Any owner whose interest in the insured vehicle is for security purposes only may by written notice to the insurer waive delivery of the policy and in lieu thereof there shall be delivered to the owner a written certificate of insurance setting forth in brief form the matters specified in Section 381.

The agent or broker receiving the original or copy shall deliver one to each owner. Where coverage subject to this section is evidenced by a document executed by an agent licensed under Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 1621) of Part 2, and not by an insurer, the agent and not the insurer is responsible for delivery of the original or a true copy to each owner.

The licenses of any agent or broker found by the commissioner after hearing to have violated this section may be suspended or revoked in accordance with the procedure provided in Article 13 (commencing with Section 1737) of Chapter 5 of Part 2, or the certificate of authority of any insurer found by the commissioner after hearing to have violated this section may be suspended or revoked in accordance with the procedure provided in Section 704.

The purpose of this section is to prevent fraud or mistake in connection with the transaction of insurance covering motor vehicles and in furtherance of that purpose the commissioner may make reasonable rules and regulations therefor. The rules and regulations shall be adopted, amended, or repealed in accordance with the procedure provided in Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Cal. HSC § 1649.5 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 4.9 / Section 1649.5
Section 1649.5
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall be enforced by the State Department of Public Health.

(b) Compliance with this chapter shall not be a condition for obtaining, retaining , or renewing a license as a health care facility.

(c) This chapter does not reduce, expand, or otherwise modify the laws restricting the cultivation, possession, distribution, or use of cannabis that may be otherwise applicable, including, but not limited to, the Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use of Marijuana Act, an initiative measure enacted by the approval of Proposition 64 at the November 8, 2016, statewide general election, and any amendments to that act.
Cal. BPC § 2396 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 17 / Section 2396
Section 2396
Status: in_force

No licensee, who in good faith upon the request of another person so licensed, renders emergency medical care to a person for medical complication arising from prior care by another person so licensed, shall be liable for any civil damages as a result of any acts or omissions by such licensed person in rendering such emergency medical care.
Cal. PRC § 80150 — California Code / Code prc / Division 46 / Chapter 12 / Section 80150
Section 80150
Status: in_force

(a) Within 90 days of notice that a grant under this division for projects included and implemented in an integrated regional water management plan has been awarded, the regional water management group shall provide the administering agency with a list of projects to be funded with the grant funds where the project proponent is a nonprofit organization or a disadvantaged community, or the project benefits a disadvantaged community. The list shall specify how the projects are consistent with the adopted integrated regional water management plan and shall include all of the following information:

(1) Descriptive information concerning each project identified.

(2) The names of the entities that will receive the funding for each project, including, but not limited to, an identification as to whether the project proponent or proponents are nonprofit organizations or a disadvantaged community.

(3) The budget of each project.

(4) The anticipated schedule for each project.

(b) Within 60 days of receiving the project information pursuant to subdivision (a), the administering agency may provide advance payment of 50 percent of the grant award for those projects that satisfy both of the following criteria:

(1) The project proponent is a nonprofit organization or a disadvantaged community, or the project benefits a disadvantaged community.

(2) The grant award for the project is less than one million dollars ($1,000,000).

(c) Funds advanced pursuant to subdivision (b) shall comply with the following requirements:

(1) The recipient shall place the funds in a noninterest-bearing account until expended.

(2) The funds shall be spent within six months of the date of receipt, unless the administering agency waives this requirement.

(3) The recipient shall, on a quarterly basis, provide an accountability report to the administering agency regarding the expenditure and use of any advance grant funds that provides, at a minimum, the following information:

(A) An itemization as to how advance payment funds provided under this section have been expended.

(B) A project itemization as to how any remaining advance payment funds provided under this section will be expended over the period specified in paragraph (2).

(C) A description of whether the funds are placed in a noninterest-bearing account, and if so, the date that occurred and the dates of withdrawals of funds from that account, if applicable.

(4) If funds are not expended, the unused portion of the grant shall be returned to the administering agency within 60 days after project completion or the end of the grant performance period, whichever is earlier.

(5) The administering agency may adopt additional requirements for the recipient regarding the use of the advance payment to ensure that the funds are used properly.
Cal. FGC § 15002 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 15002
Section 15002
Status: in_force

Any person who takes aquaculture products without lawful entitlement is subject to prosecution for theft.
Cal. VEH § 2424 — California Code / Code veh / Division 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 2424
Section 2424
Status: in_force

(a) The Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol may enter into agreements with providers of towing, emergency road, and storage services for the purpose of determining which providers shall be summoned by the department when those services are necessary for public assistance or to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the department. Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code shall not apply to the agreements. The department shall confer with the towing industry, as necessary, to reach agreements mutually beneficial to the public, the towing industry, and the department.

(b) This section does not prohibit a member of the public from selecting any vehicle towing, emergency road service, or storage provider, except when towing or storage is ordered by a member of the department under the provisions of law.

(c) These agreements shall be implemented in cooperation with representatives of the towing industry, and shall include, but not be limited to, the following subjects: liability insurance requirements, towing, emergency road service, and storage fees, inspection of business and storage facilities and equipment, recordkeeping, minimum equipment requirements, and the establishment of tow districts.

(d) Failure of a towing, emergency road service, or storage provider to comply with the provisions of the agreement may result in the suspension or termination of the agreement. In the event of suspension or termination of the agreement, and at the request of the towing, emergency road service, or storage provider, the department shall provide a hearing and appeal process to the provider.

(e) Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code does not apply to the hearing and appeal process specified in subdivision (d).
Cal. LAB § 4661 — California Code / Code lab / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 4661
Section 4661
Status: in_force

Where an injury causes both temporary and permanent disability, the injured employee is entitled to compensation for any permanent disability sustained by him in addition to any payment received by such injured employee for temporary disability.

Every computation made pursuant to this section shall be made only with reference to disability resulting from an original injury sustained after this section as amended during the 1949 Regular Session of the Legislature becomes effective; provided, however, that all rights presently existing under this section shall be continued in force.
Cal. FIN § 4879.14 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1.6 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 4879.14
Section 4879.14
Status: in_force

When a sale becomes effective:

(a) The purchaser shall succeed, without other transfer, to all rights and property of the seller which are sold to the purchaser under the agreement of sale.

(b) The purchaser shall assume in the same manner as if the purchaser had itself incurred such debts and liabilities, and shall be subject to, all debts and liabilities of the seller transferred to the purchaser under the agreement of sale.

(c) All rights of creditors of the seller and all liens upon the property of the seller shall be preserved unimpaired.

(d) Any action or proceeding pending by or against the seller which was sold or transferred to the purchaser under the agreement of sale may be prosecuted to judgment, which shall bind the purchaser, or the purchaser may be proceeded against or substituted in place of the seller.

(e) (1) In case the partial business unit sold includes trust business, the purchaser shall succeed, without further transfer, to the rights, obligations, properties, assets, investments, deposits, demands, agreements, and trusts of the seller under all trusts, executorships, administrations, guardianships, agencies, and all other fiduciary or representative capacities sold to the purchaser under the agreement of sale, to the same extent as if the purchaser had originally assumed the fiduciary or representative capacities.

(2) In case the partial business unit sold constitutes all or substantially all the trust business of the seller, the purchaser shall, in addition, be entitled to take and execute the appointment to all executorships, trusteeships, guardianships, and other fiduciary or representative capacities to which the seller is or may be named in wills, whenever probated, or to which the seller is or may be named or appointed by any other instrument.
Cal. INS § 769.86 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 5.4 / Section 769.86
Section 769.86
Status: in_force

(a) If the commissioner finds after hearing that any person has violated any provision of this article he or she may order any of the following:

(1) For each separate violation, a penalty in an amount not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).

(2) Revocation or suspension of the producer’s license.

(b) Hearings held pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, except that the hearings shall be conducted by administrative law judges chosen under Section 11502 or appointed by the commissioner.

(c) The decision, determination, or order of the commissioner pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be subject to judicial review.

(d) Nothing contained in this section shall affect the right of the commissioner to impose any other penalties provided for in this code, nor limit any other authority required or authorized by this code to be exercised by the commissioner.

(e) Nothing contained in this article is intended to or shall in any manner limit or restrict the rights of policyholders, claimants, and auditors.
Cal. INS § 700.03 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 700.03
Section 700.03
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the requirements of Sections 700.01 and 10511 until June 30, 1955, the minimum paid-in capital required for renewal, for the same classes of insurance, of the certificate of authority of any insurer which was in effect on July 1, 1953, shall be that required by such sections as effective on such date. After June 30, 1955, and until such time as such insurer increases its paid-in capital to the amount required by Sections 700.01 and 10511 as effective on October 1, 1953, the minimum paid-in capital required for such renewal shall continue to be that required by such sections as effective on July 1, 1953, but such insurer shall be required to maintain a surplus, as defined in Section 700.02, in an amount which, when combined with the amount of its paid-in capital, shall equal the minimum amount of paid-in capital required by Sections 700.01 and 10511 as effective on October 1, 1953.
Cal. BPC § 7843 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 12.5 / Article 4 / Section 7843
Section 7843
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for certification as a geologist-in-training shall, upon meeting all the requirements prescribed in Section 7841.2, be issued a certificate as a geologist-in-training. A renewal or other fee, other than the application fee, shall not be charged for this certification. The certificate shall become invalid when the holder has qualified as a professional geologist as provided in Section 7841.

(b) A geologist-in-training certificate does not authorize the holder thereof to practice or offer to practice geology, in his or her own right, or to use the title specified in Section 7804.

(c) It is unlawful for anyone other than the holder of a valid geologist-in-training certificate issued under this chapter to use the title of “geologist-in-training” or any abbreviation of that title.
Cal. LAB § 1182.11 — California Code / Code lab / Division 2 / Part 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 1182.11
Section 1182.11
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, on and after March 1, 1997, the minimum wage for all industries shall not be less than five dollars ($5.00) per hour; on and after March 1, 1998, the minimum wage for all industries shall not be less than five dollars and seventy-five cents ($5.75) per hour. The Industrial Welfare Commission shall, at a public meeting, adopt minimum wage orders consistent with this section without convening wage boards, which wage orders shall be final and conclusive for all purposes.
Cal. VEH § 9261.1 — California Code / Code veh / Division 3 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 9261.1
Section 9261.1
Status: in_force

(a) Beginning July 1, 2008, the fee described in Section 9261, as adjusted pursuant to Section 1678, shall be increased by five dollars ($5).

(b) Two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) of the increase shall be deposited into the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Fund created by Section 44273 of the Health and Safety Code, and two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) shall be deposited into the Air Quality Improvement Fund created by Section 44274.5 of the Health and Safety Code.

(c) This section shall become inoperative on July 1, 2035, and, as of January 1, 2036, is repealed.
Cal. FAC § 79824 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 29 / Article 2 / Section 79824
Section 79824
Status: in_force

“Toll processor” means to process or mill olives into olive oil on behalf of a producer.
Cal. UIC § 4901 — California Code / Code uic / Division 1.5 / Chapter 1 / Section 4901
Section 4901
Status: in_force

The director shall prepare a biennial report to the Legislature, on or before February 1, 1994, and on or before February 1 of each even-numbered year thereafter, on the department’s automation plans, including any recommendation on improvements for the purpose of consideration by both policy and fiscal committees of the Legislature.
Cal. HSC § 102760 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 102 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 102760
Section 102760
Status: in_force

All records and information specified in this article, other than the newly issued birth certificate, shall be available only upon order of a court of record.
Cal. BPC § 11214 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 11214
Section 11214
Status: in_force

(a) The developer shall supervise, manage, and control all aspects of the offering of the time-share plan by or on behalf of the developer, including, but not limited to, promotion, advertising, contracting, and closing. The developer is responsible for each time-share plan registered with the commissioner and for the actions of any sales or marketing entity utilized by the developer in the offering or selling of any registered time-share plan.

(b) Any violation of this chapter that occurs during the offering activities shall be deemed to be a violation by the developer as well as by the person who actually committed the violation.
Cal. PUC § 8386.10 — California Code / Code puc / Division 4.1 / Chapter 6 / Section 8386.10
Section 8386.10
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall not allow a large electrical corporation to include in its equity rate base its share, as determined pursuant to the Wildfire Fund allocation metric specified in Section 3280, of the six billion dollars ($6,000,000,000) that the large electrical corporations collectively first expend on fire risk mitigation capital expenditures approved by the commission on or after January 1, 2026. These amounts are in addition to the amounts the large electrical corporations shall not include in their equity rate base pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 8386.3. An electrical corporation’s share of the fire risk mitigation capital expenditures and the debt financing costs of these fire risk mitigation capital expenditures may be financed through a financing order pursuant to Section 850.1, subject to the requirements of that financing order.

(b) Subdivision (a) does not apply to an expenditure made after December 31, 2035.
Cal. WIC § 14314 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 14314
Section 14314
Status: in_force

The director may recover a due and payable overpayment made to a prepaid health plan by means of a repayment agreement executed between such prepaid health plan and the director, and by any other means available at law.
Cal. BPC § 3014 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 3014
Section 3014
Status: in_force

The board shall elect from its membership a president, a vice president, and a secretary who shall hold office for one year or until the election and qualification of a successor.
Cal. FGC § 2543 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 3 / Chapter 5 / Section 2543
Section 2543
Status: in_force

The commission may require licensed guides to maintain and submit records of their operations. The records may be examined at any time by representatives of the department. It is unlawful for any licensed guide to fail to maintain or submit any required records or to refuse to allow the examination of the records upon the request of a department representative.
Cal. WAT § 74613 — California Code / Code wat / Division 21 / Part 5 / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 74613
Section 74613
Status: in_force

As used in this article, “United States” includes the United States, and any board, bureau, agency, office or officers, department, or corporation of the United States.