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Cal. BPC § 7027.1 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 9 / Article 2 / Section 7027.1
Section 7027.1
Status: in_force

(a) It is a misdemeanor for any person to advertise for construction or work of improvement covered by this chapter unless that person holds a valid license under this chapter in the classification so advertised, except that a licensed building or engineering contractor may advertise as a general contractor.

(b) “Advertise,” as used in this section, includes, but not by way of limitation, the issuance of any card, sign, or device to any person, the causing, permitting, or allowing of any sign or marking on or in any building or structure, or in any newspaper, magazine, or by airwave or any electronic transmission, or in any directory under a listing for construction or work of improvement covered by this chapter, with or without any limiting qualifications.

(c) A violation of this section is punishable by a fine of not less than seven hundred dollars ($700) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), which fine shall be in addition to any other punishment imposed for a violation of this section.

(d) If upon investigation, the registrar has probable cause to believe that an unlicensed individual is in violation of this section, the registrar may issue a citation pursuant to Section 7028.7 or 7099.10.
Cal. FIN § 1682 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1.1 / Chapter 19 / Article 2 / Section 1682
Section 1682
Status: in_force

No foreign (other state) bank may establish or maintain a California branch office unless it is qualified to transact intrastate business in this state under Chapter 21 (commencing with Section 2100) of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code.
Cal. BPC § 7000.5 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 7000.5
Section 7000.5
Status: in_force

(a) There is in the Department of Consumer Affairs a Contractors State License Board, which consists of 15 members.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.

(c) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2029, and as of that date is repealed.
Cal. PRC § 5350 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 2 / Article 6 / Section 5350
Section 5350
Status: in_force

Any portion of a municipality incorporated under the laws of this State may be formed into a municipal park improvement district for the purpose of creating an indebtedness, to be represented by bonds of the district, the proceeds from the sale of which shall be used for the acquisition or construction of any public park improvement or work which such municipality is authorized by law to acquire or construct, pursuant to this article.

“Work” or “improvement” whether used singly or in combination mean and include any work or improvement for public park or recreation purposes together with the acquisition of property necessary and convenient therefor, as well as the construction, reconstruction and repair of all or any part of such work or improvement.
Cal. MVC § 924 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 4 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 924
Section 924
Status: in_force

On the day set, the board of supervisors shall, after hearing any evidence presented, determine by resolution entered upon its minutes whether the organization is qualified to carry out this article. The resolution shall be effective for a period of one year only and may be revoked at any time.
Cal. BPC § 19001 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 19001
Section 19001
Status: in_force

Unless the context otherwise requires, the general provisions hereinafter set forth govern the construction of this chapter.
Cal. HSC § 13165 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 12 / Part 2 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 2 / Section 13165
Section 13165
Status: in_force

Following receipt of the properly completed application and prescribed fees, and compliance with the provisions of this part and the regulations adopted pursuant to Section 13160, the State Fire Marshal shall issue a license.
Cal. HSC § 1596.873 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 3.4 / Article 2 / Section 1596.873
Section 1596.873
Status: in_force

The Early Childhood Policy Council established pursuant to Section 10320 of the Welfare and Institutions Code shall perform all of the following functions with regard to this act:

(a)  Assist the department in developing and reviewing guidelines for the administration of this act.

(b)  Review the implementation of this act.

(c) Advise the director regarding regulations, policy, and administrative practices pertaining to the licensing of child daycare facilities.
Cal. FAC § 77525 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 18 / Article 2 / Section 77525
Section 77525
Status: in_force

“Ex officio” means a nonvoting member of the commission.
Cal. PRC § 29763.8 — California Code / Code prc / Division 19.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 29763.8
Section 29763.8
Status: in_force

A local government shall adopt its proposed general plan amendments within 120 days after their approval by the commission.
Cal. BPC § 8040 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 13 / Article 5 / Section 8040
Section 8040
Status: in_force

A shorthand reporting corporation is a corporation which is authorized to render professional services, as defined in Section 13401 of the Corporations Code, as long as that corporation and all of its shareholders, officers, directors, and employees rendering professional services who are certified shorthand reporters are in compliance with the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act, this article, and all other statutes and regulations now or hereafter enacted or adopted pertaining to that corporation and the conduct of its officers. With respect to a shorthand reporting corporation, the governmental agency referred to in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act is the Court Reporters Board of California.
Cal. LAB § 3208.1 — California Code / Code lab / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 3208.1
Section 3208.1
Status: in_force

An injury may be either: (a) “specific,” occurring as the result of one incident or exposure which causes disability or need for medical treatment; or (b) “cumulative,” occurring as repetitive mentally or physically traumatic activities extending over a period of time, the combined effect of which causes any disability or need for medical treatment. The date of a cumulative injury shall be the date determined under Section 5412.
Cal. FIN § 18120 — California Code / Code fin / Division 7 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 18120
Section 18120
Status: in_force

Before the commissioner issues a certificate of authorization to operate as an industrial loan company, there must be paid in cash for the benefit of the corporation, the minimum capital stock and minimum paid-in surplus or reserve required pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 18130) of this chapter.
Cal. SHC § 32509 — California Code / Code shc / Division 18 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 32509
Section 32509
Status: in_force

“Mayor” means the mayor of the city or the officer charged with the duties customarily imposed on the mayor or executive head of the city. In the case of a county parking authority “mayor” means the chairman of the board of supervisors.
Cal. FAC § 6047.101 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 9 / Article 8.7 / Section 6047.101
Section 6047.101
Status: in_force

The revenue from the assessments imposed pursuant to this article by the district are trust funds and shall be encumbered only for the purposes for which the district is formed and for the benefit of the acreage assessed. The district shall expend the minimum amount necessary for overhead and other administrative costs. No district funds shall be donated, loaned, or transferred to any other local agency or to the state for any purpose, except for the implementation of the duties of the district, set forth under this article, as determined to be necessary by the district board.
Cal. CIV § 6666 — California Code / Code civ / Division 4 / Part 5.3 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 6666
Section 6666
Status: in_force

In a stock cooperative, any conveyance, judicial sale, or other voluntary or involuntary transfer of the separate interest includes the ownership interest in the corporation, however evidenced. Any conveyance, judicial sale, or other voluntary or involuntary transfer of the owner’s entire estate also includes the owner’s membership interest in the association.
Cal. PCC § 6958 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 6.6 / Section 6958
Section 6958
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provision of this chapter or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.

(b) Contracts awarded pursuant to this section shall be valid until the project is completed.
Cal. HSC § 44364 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 6 / Chapter 4 / Section 44364
Section 44364
Status: in_force

The state board shall utilize the reports and assessments developed pursuant to this part for the purposes of identifying, establishing priorities for, and controlling toxic air contaminants pursuant to Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 39650) of Part 2.
Cal. VEH § 24003 — California Code / Code veh / Division 12 / Chapter 1 / Section 24003
Section 24003
Status: in_force

No vehicle shall be equipped with any lamp or illuminating device not required or permitted in this code, nor shall any lamp or illuminating device be mounted inside a vehicle unless specifically permitted by this code. This section does not apply to:

(a) Interior lamps such as door, brake and instrument lamps, and map, dash, and dome lamps designed and used for the purpose of illuminating the interior of the vehicle.

(b) Lamps needed in the operation or utilization of those vehicles mentioned in Section 25801, or vehicles used by public utilities in the repair or maintenance of their service, or used only for the illumination of cargo space of a vehicle while loading or unloading.

(c) Warning lamps mounted inside an authorized emergency vehicle and meeting requirements established by the department.
Cal. BPC § 5535.25 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 5535.25
Section 5535.25
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the terms “business entity” and “collaboration” include employer and employee relationships, joint ventures, partnerships, general corporations, and consulting relationships formed by written agreement in which the architect provides immediate and responsible direction of architectural services. For purposes of this section, “immediate and responsible direction” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 151 of Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations.
Cal. PRC § 5722 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 3.7 / Article 3 / Section 5722
Section 5722
Status: in_force

Grant funds may be expended for development, rehabilitation, or restoration only on lands owned by, or subject to a lease or other long-term interest held by, the applicant. If the lands are not owned by the applicant, the applicant shall first demonstrate to the satisfaction of the director that the development, rehabilitation, or restoration will provide benefits commensurate with the type and duration of interest in land held by the applicant. No grant funds may be expended for any purpose that is not directly related to the operation and management of parks and recreational areas and facilities.
Cal. PRC § 4712 — California Code / Code prc / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 10 / Article 5 / Section 4712
Section 4712
Status: in_force

As used in this article:

(a) “Owner” includes any individual, partnership, corporation, or association.

(b) “Timberland” means any land which has enough timber, standing or down, to constitute, in the judgment of the board, an insect or pine beetle infestation breeding ground or plant disease hazard of a nature to constitute a menace, injurious and dangerous to timber or forest growth.
Cal. WIC § 16507.5 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 4 / Chapter 5 / Section 16507.5
Section 16507.5
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When a minor is separated, or is in the process of being separated, from the minor’s family under the provisions of a voluntary placement agreement, the county welfare department or a licensed private or public adoption agency social worker shall make any and all reasonable and necessary provisions for the care, supervision, custody, conduct, maintenance, and support of the minor, including medical treatment.

(2) Responsibility for placement and care of the minor shall be with the social worker who may place the minor in any of the following:

(A) The home of a relative or the home of a nonrelative extended family member, as described in Section 362.7, that has been assessed pursuant to Section 361.4 or, in the case of an Indian child, an extended family member as described by paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 224.1.

(B) The home of a resource family, as defined in Section 16519.5.

(C) A suitable licensed community care facility.

(D) With a foster family agency to be placed in a suitable licensed home or other family home which has been certified by the agency as meeting licensing standards.

(E) In the case of an Indian child, a tribally approved home as described by subdivision (r) of Section 224.1 and Section 10553.12 or a home or facility in accordance with the placement preferences described in Section 361.31.

(b) The granting of a community care license or approval status does not entitle the caregiver to the placement of a specific child or children. Placement is based on the child’s needs and best interests.
Cal. FGC § 7861.1 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 3.5 / Section 7861.1
Section 7861.1
Status: in_force

Not more than 15 percent of the funds expended pursuant to Section 7861 may be used to pay the costs incurred in the administration of the program.
Cal. PRC § 5096.241 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 1.691 / Article 4 / Section 5096.241
Section 5096.241
Status: in_force

The Legislature recognizes that public financial resources are inadequate to meet all capital outlay needs of the state park system and that the development of recently acquired units of the state park system has proceeded at a rate that has prevented their full potential for public use from being realized. Accordingly, it is declared to be the policy of the state that funds allocated pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 5096.231 shall be appropriated primarily for projects that accomplish the following:

(a) Serve metropolitan population centers and accommodate day-use and weekend-overnight visits.

(b) Provide for the development of existing units with the minimum facilities necessary for accessibility, use, and interpretation.

(c) Rehabilitate facilities at existing units that will provide for more efficient management and reduced operational costs.

(d) Minimize dependence on motor vehicles and reduce other forms of energy and water consumption through appropriately designed facilities.

(e) Acquire those lands which will lead to the completion of ongoing projects.
Cal. BPC § 16220 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 16220
Section 16220
Status: in_force

The remedy provided by this chapter for the collection of any fee, tax and charge is cumulative. No action taken under this chapter constitutes an election to pursue the remedy provided by it to the exclusion of any other remedy provided by law.
Cal. FIN § 22802 — California Code / Code fin / Division 9.5 / Section 22802
Section 22802
Status: in_force

(a) A provider subject to this division shall disclose all of the information in subdivision (b) or in Section 22803, if applicable, to a recipient at the time of extending a specific commercial financing offer to that recipient, and shall obtain the recipient’s signature on the disclosure before consummating the commercial financing transaction.

(b) Except as provided in Section 22803, a provider subject to this division shall disclose all of the following:

(1) The total amount of funds provided.

(2) The total dollar cost of the financing.

(3) The term or estimated term.

(4) The method, frequency, and amount of payments.

(5) A description of prepayment policies.

(6) The total cost of the financing expressed as an annualized rate.
Cal. HSC § 114245 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 7 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 114245
Section 114245
Status: in_force

(a) An area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables, and a redeeming machine for recyclables or returnables shall be located so that it is separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles and a public health hazard or nuisance is not created.

(b) Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall not be located so as to create a public health hazard or nuisance or interfere with the cleaning of adjacent space.
Cal. WAT § 55665 — California Code / Code wat / Division 16 / Part 4 / Chapter 2 / Article 6 / Section 55665
Section 55665
Status: in_force

The board shall hear and pass upon the objections at the time appointed, or at any time to which the hearing may be adjourned, and its decision thereon shall be final and conclusive.
Cal. PRC § 25352 — California Code / Code prc / Division 15 / Chapter 4.5 / Section 25352
Section 25352
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Petroleum Industry Information Reporting Act of 1980.
Cal. WAT § 80842 — California Code / Code wat / Division 29.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 80842
Section 80842
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall, and in any obligation entered into pursuant to this division may covenant to, at least annually, and more frequently as required, establish and revise revenue requirements sufficient, together with any moneys deposited into the fund, to provide all of the following:

(1) The amounts necessary to pay the principal of, and premium, if any, and interest on, all bonds as and when the same shall become due.

(2) The amounts necessary to pay for electricity purchased by it and to deliver it to purchasers, including the cost of electricity, transmission, scheduling, and other related expenses incurred by the department, or to make payments under any other contracts, agreements, or obligations entered into by it pursuant to this division, in the amounts and at the times the same shall become due.

(3) Reserves in amount as may be determined by the department from time to time to be necessary or desirable.

(4) The pooled money investment rate on funds advanced for electricity purchases before the receipt of payment for those purchases by the purchasing entity.

(5) The administrative costs of the department and other state agencies, including the costs and fees for professional services, bond issuance and sale, and other miscellaneous costs, incurred in connection with the issuance of bonds or the administration of this division.

(b) The department shall notify the commission of its revenue requirement pursuant to the agreement required pursuant to Section 80821 and that revenue requirement shall be satisfied by the recovery of its costs through a nonbypassable charge.
Cal. INS § 11470 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 11 / Article 4 / Section 11470
Section 11470
Status: in_force

The insurer, after such transformation, shall exercise all the rights and powers and perform all the duties conferred or imposed by law upon insurers writing the classes of insurance written by it.
Cal. PUC § 2933 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 2933
Section 2933
Status: in_force

The petition shall be signed by qualified electors of the municipal corporation, equal in number to 10 per centum of the qualified electors, computed upon the total number of votes cast in the municipal corporation for all candidates for Governor at the last preceding general election prior to the filing of the petition at which a governor was elected. The petition may consist of separate papers, but if any paper consists of more than one sheet it shall be securely fastened together at the top. The signatures need not all be appended to one sheet of paper. Each paper shall have attached, at the bottom of the last sheet, the affidavit of a qualified elector of the municipal corporation, stating that all of the signatures on each sheet were made in his presence, and that to the best of his knowledge and belief each signature is a genuine signature of the person whose name purports to be subscribed.
Cal. WAT § 8760 — California Code / Code wat / Division 5 / Part 4 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 8760
Section 8760
Status: in_force

The board shall levy and cause to be assessed, equalized and collected in the manner provided in this part, an assessment to the amount of the estimate upon land included in the district by the change of boundaries, according to benefits in the manner provided in this part.
Cal. HSC § 6491.3 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 6 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 6491.3
Section 6491.3
Status: in_force

Ordinances of the district may be enacted in the same manner as general regulations of the board and shall have the same force and effect as such general regulations.
Cal. HSC § 18028 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 13 / Part 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 18028
Section 18028
Status: in_force

(a) The department may adopt regulations regarding the construction of commercial modulars and special purpose commercial modulars, other than mobile food facilities subject to Article 11 (commencing with Section 114250) of Chapter 4 of Part 7 of Division 104, and of multifamily manufactured homes, manufactured homes, and mobilehomes that are not subject to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 5401 et seq.) that the department determines are reasonably necessary to protect the health and safety of the occupants and the public.

(b) Requirements for the construction, alteration, or conversion of commercial modulars shall be those contained, with reasonably necessary additions or deletions, as adopted by department regulations, in all of the following:

(1) The 1991 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, published by the International Conference of Building Officials.

(2) The 1993 Edition of the National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association.

(3) The 1991 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, published jointly by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

(4) The 1991 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

(c) (1) The department shall, on or after January 1, 2008, adopt regulations for the construction, alteration, or conversion of commercial modulars based on Parts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 of the California Building Standards Code, as contained in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, with appropriate additions, deletions, and other implementing provisions. The regulations adopted under this paragraph shall be placed within Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

(2) The requirements promulgated by the department pursuant to this section shall apply only to the construction, alteration, and conversion of commercial modulars, and not to the use or operation of commercial modulars.

(d) A municipality shall not prohibit the use of commercial modulars that bear a valid insignia, based on the date the insignia was issued.