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Cal. HSC § 78965 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 45 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 5 / Section 78965
Section 78965
Status: in_force

The following entities may participate in community advisory group meetings in order to provide information and technical expertise:

(a) The department or regional boards.

(b) Representatives of local environmental regulatory agencies.

(c) The potentially responsible parties or other persons who are conducting the response action.
Cal. SHC § 688 — California Code / Code shc / Division 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 688
Section 688
Status: in_force

In cases in which the approval of the department is not required, the city or county shall give notice to the department of any application for a franchise affecting a state highway at the time of the filing of such application by any applicant, so that the department may present to the legislative body of the city or county, as the case may be, any considerations by it deemed to be important. Such notice shall be given to the appropriate district director.
Cal. EVID § 987 — California Code / Code evid / Division 8 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 987
Section 987
Status: in_force

There is no privilege under this article in a criminal proceeding in which the communication is offered in evidence by a defendant who is one of the spouses between whom the communication was made.
Cal. WAT § 74433 — California Code / Code wat / Division 21 / Part 4 / Chapter 3 / Section 74433
Section 74433
Status: in_force

If land is excluded from a district pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 75750) of Part 10 of this division, the board not less than 30 days before any election in the district, may reestablish the boundaries of the divisions and election precincts within the district.
Cal. PCC § 20202.1 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 6.5 / Section 20202.1
Section 20202.1
Status: in_force

The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by public utility districts as provided for in the Public Utility District Act pursuant to Division 7 (commencing with Section 15501) of the Public Utilities Code.
Cal. INS § 1964 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 5 / Section 1964
Section 1964
Status: in_force

An actual loss may be presumed from the continued absence of a ship without being heard of. The length of time which is sufficient to raise this presumption depends on the circumstances of the case.
Cal. PCC § 22200 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 4 / Section 22200
Section 22200
Status: in_force

As used in this part:

(a) “Public works contract” means, except for a contract awarded pursuant to the State Contract Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100)), a contract awarded through competitive bids or otherwise by the state, any of its political subdivisions or public agencies for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any kind upon real property.

(b) “Claim” means a demand for monetary compensation or damages, arising under or relating to the performance of any public works contract.
Cal. RTC § 43152.6 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 22 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 43152.6
Section 43152.6
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the fee imposed pursuant to Section 25205.2 of the Health and Safety Code that is collected and administered under Section 43053 of this code is due and payable to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in two equal installments, on or before the last day of November and the last day of February of each fiscal year.

(B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), for the 2023–24 fiscal year only, the facility fee imposed pursuant to Section 25205.2 of the Health and Safety Code and collected and administered under Section 43053 of this code is due and payable to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in two equal installments, on or before November 30, 2023, and February 28, 2024.

(2) For the 2022–23 fiscal year, the fees imposed under subdivision (j) of Section 25205.2 of the Health and Safety Code collected and administered under Section 43053 are due and payable within 30 days after the date of assessment and every operator of a facility shall deliver a remittance of the amount of the assessed fee to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration within that 30-day period.

(b) Every operator of a facility subject to the fee imposed pursuant to Section 25205.2 of the Health and Safety Code shall file a fiscal year return accompanying the second installment payment required pursuant to subdivision (a), in the form prescribed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, and pay the proper amount of fee due. Returns shall be filed with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration using electronic media and authenticated in a form or pursuant to methods as may be prescribed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. This subdivision does not apply to an operator with respect to the operation of a facility subject to the fee imposed under subdivision (j) of Section 25205.2 of the Health and Safety Code for the 2022–23 fiscal year.

(c) For purposes of subdivision (a), the operator of a facility shall pay the applicable fee based on the type and size of the facility, as specified in Section 25205.2 of the Health and Safety Code.

(d) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2022, and applies to the fees due for the 2022–23 fiscal year and thereafter.
Cal. PUC § 3902 — California Code / Code puc / Division 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 3902
Section 3902
Status: in_force

(a) No household goods carrier, as defined in Section 5109, shall engage in any interstate or foreign transportation of property for compensation by motor vehicle, and no motor carrier shall engage in any interstate or foreign transportation of passengers for compensation by motor vehicle, on any public highway in this state without first having registered the operation with the commission or the carrier’s base registration state, if other than California, as determined in accordance with final regulations issued by the Interstate Commerce Commission pursuant to the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (49 U.S.C. Sec. 11506). To register with the commission, carriers specified in this section shall comply with the following:

(1) When the operation requires authority from the Interstate Commerce Commission under the Interstate Commerce Act, or authority from another federal regulatory agency, a copy of that authority shall be filed with the initial application for registration. A copy of any additions or amendments to the authority shall be filed with the commission.

(2) If the operation does not require authority from the Interstate Commerce Commission under the Interstate Commerce Act, or authority from another federal regulatory agency, an affidavit of that exempt status shall be filed with the application for registration.

(3) The commission shall grant registration upon the filing of the application pursuant to applicable law and the payment of any applicable fees, subject to the carrier’s compliance with this chapter.
Cal. WAT § 78540.5 — California Code / Code wat / Division 24 / Chapter 4 / Article 4 / Section 78540.5
Section 78540.5
Status: in_force

The sum of twenty-five million dollars ($25,000,000) is hereby transferred from the account to the subaccount for the purpose of implementing this article.
Cal. PROB § 21122 — California Code / Code prob / Division 11 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 21122
Section 21122
Status: in_force

The words of an instrument are to be given their ordinary and grammatical meaning unless the intention to use them in another sense is clear and their intended meaning can be ascertained. Technical words are not necessary to give effect to a disposition in an instrument. Technical words are to be considered as having been used in their technical sense unless (a) the context clearly indicates a contrary intention or (b) it satisfactorily appears that the instrument was drawn solely by the transferor and that the transferor was unacquainted with the technical sense.
Cal. FAC § 38944.5 — California Code / Code fac / Division 15 / Part 3 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 38944.5
Section 38944.5
Status: in_force

If renewal of any registration is not made within 60 days after expiration of the registration, the registration becomes null and void.
Cal. PRC § 22022 — California Code / Code prc / Division 14 / Chapter 3 / Section 22022
Section 22022
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall meet twice a month, and may meet in subcommittee with authority to conduct hearings within special areas of interest. The public shall be given reasonable prior notice of the time and place of commission meetings, and all such meetings shall be open to the public.

(b) All meetings of the commission shall be held at a place reasonably convenient to its members and the public in a meeting room that affords adequate space for its members, its staff, the news media, and the public that may reasonably be expected to attend the meeting.
Cal. FIN § 113 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 113
Section 113
Status: in_force

“Industrial banking business” includes the making of loans and acceptance of deposits, including deposits evidenced by investment or thrift certificates, but excluding demand deposits.
Cal. PRC § 5860 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 13 / Section 5860
Section 5860
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(a) The procedures in this chapter set forth the processes and criteria for identifying, evaluating, designating, and monitoring California natural landmarks.

(b) The California Natural Landmarks Program focuses attention on areas of exceptional natural value to the state as a whole rather than to one particular region or locality. The program encourages the owners of California natural landmarks to voluntarily observe preservation precepts.

(c) The California Natural Landmarks Program identifies and preserves natural areas that best illustrate the biological and geological character of the state, enhances the scientific and educational values of preserved areas, strengthens public appreciation of natural history, and fosters a greater concern for the conservation of the state’s heritage.

(d) Many of the state’s most important biological, ecological, and geological features are found either partly or entirely on privately owned land.

(e) There is a need to recognize and promote private as well as public stewardship of natural resources for the public benefit.

(f) It is the intent of the State of California through the California Natural Landmarks Program to recognize and promote partnerships resulting in the stewardship of natural resources on privately and publicly owned land.
Cal. PRC § 5784.15 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 5784.15
Section 5784.15
Status: in_force

(a) The board of directors may provide, by ordinance or resolution, that each of its members may receive compensation in an amount not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100) for attending each meeting of the board. The board of directors, by ordinance adopted pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 20200) of Division 10 of the Water Code, may increase the amount of compensation received for attending meetings of the board.

(b) Board members shall not receive compensation for more than six meetings of the board in a calendar month. The board of directors shall, commencing January 1, 2019, if the district compensates its members for more than five meetings in a calendar month, annually adopt a written policy, based on a finding supported by substantial evidence, why more than five meetings per month are necessary for the effective operation of the district.

(c) In addition, members of the board of directors may receive their actual and necessary traveling and incidental expenses incurred while on official business.

(d) A member of the board of directors may waive the compensation.

(e) For the purposes of this section, a meeting of the board of directors includes, but is not limited to, regular meetings, special meetings, closed sessions, emergency meetings, board field trips, district public hearings, or meetings of a committee of the board.

(f) For purposes of this section, the determination of whether a director’s activities on any specific day are compensable shall be made pursuant to Article 2.3 (commencing with Section 53232) of Chapter 2 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code.

(g) Reimbursement for these expenses is subject to Sections 53232.2 and 53232.3 of the Government Code.
Cal. PUC § 739.9 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 739.9
Section 739.9
Status: in_force

(a) “Fixed charge” means any fixed customer charge, basic service fee, demand differentiated basic service fee, demand charge, or other charge not based on the volume of electricity consumed.

(b) Increases to electrical rates and charges in rate design proceedings, including any reduction in the California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) discount, shall be reasonable and subject to a reasonable phase-in schedule relative to the rates and charges in effect before January 1, 2014.

(c) Consistent with the requirements of Section 739, the commission may modify the seasonal definitions and applicable percentage of average consumption for one or more climatic zones.

(d) The commission may adopt new, or expand existing, fixed charges for the purpose of collecting a reasonable portion of the fixed costs of providing electrical service to residential customers. The commission shall ensure that any approved charges do all of the following:

(1) Reasonably reflect an appropriate portion of the different costs of serving small and large customers.

(2) Not unreasonably impair incentives for conservation, energy efficiency, and beneficial electrification and greenhouse gas emissions reduction.

(3)  Are set at levels that do not overburden low-income customers.

(e) (1)  For the purposes of this section and Section 739.1, the commission may authorize fixed charges for any rate schedule applicable to a residential customer account. The fixed charge shall be established on an income-graduated basis with no fewer than three income thresholds so that a low-income ratepayer in each baseline territory would realize a lower average monthly bill without making any changes in usage. The commission shall, no later than July 1, 2024, authorize a fixed charge for default residential rates.

(2)  For purposes of this subdivision, “income-graduated” means that low-income customers pay a smaller fixed charge than high-income customers.

(f)  Notwithstanding the requirements of subdivision (d) of Section 739 and Section 739.7, the commission shall not apply the composite tier method to the treatment of any revenues resulting from any fixed charge adopted pursuant to this section.
Cal. WAT § 33244 — California Code / Code wat / Division 12 / Part 9.1 / Chapter 3 / Section 33244
Section 33244
Status: in_force

Upon the dissolution of the named districts, their merger into the Costa Mesa County Water District, and the transfer of the water system by the City of Costa Mesa to the Costa Mesa County Water District as in this part provided, there shall be transferred to the General Fund of the Costa Mesa County Water District a sum equal to three dollars ($3) for each connected consumer by each of the districts and the City of Costa Mesa. All other funds of the district shall be transferred to special accounts for the payment of bond principal and interest of the respective assessment districts as provided in this part. Any surplus remaining after the payment of all bonded indebtedness or after setting aside sufficient funds to pay all bonded indebtedness shall remain in the special fund for the benefit of the territory of the district from which the funds were collected, and shall be used from time to time, until expended, for capital improvements within such territory.
Cal. PCC § 20961 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 64 / Section 20961
Section 20961
Status: in_force

No levees, dikes, or other works for the benefit of the district may be constructed or repaired except on the order of the board of trustees of the district and when the repair or construction will exceed five hundred dollars ($500) the work may be performed only under a contract let, after reasonable notice given by the board of trustees by publishing the notice at least once a week for two weeks in a newspaper published and circulated in the county and designated by the board of trustees. All bids shall be sealed and shall be opened at the time specified in the notice, and the contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The board may, however, reject any and all bids. The contract and bond for its performance must be entered into and approved by the board of trustees, except, however, in cases of emergency, by the unanimous consent of the whole board of trustees they may proceed at once to replace or repair levees, dikes, or other works without notice. In case of emergency, if notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the board shall comply with Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 22050). Prior to the publication of the notice of the letting of any contract for the erection or repair of dikes, levees, or other works, the board of trustees shall have prepared by a competent engineer, plans and specifications and working details of the work, that shall be adopted by the board of trustees and filed in the office of the board and shall be subject to inspection by any person for at least two weeks prior to the date of the letting of the contract. The board of trustees shall appoint an engineer to supervise the construction, repair, or other works to be done under the plans and specifications and no claim shall be allowed for any work done under any contract let under those plans and specifications without a certificate being first filed in the office of the board of trustees and in the office of the clerk of the board of supervisors of the county signed by the engineer, certifying that the work has been completed and constructed according to the plans and specifications and the terms of the contract. The engineer shall be paid the compensation agreed upon by the board of trustees and the compensation shall be paid in the same manner as other claims against the district.
Cal. HSC § 42301.16 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 4 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 42301.16
Section 42301.16
Status: in_force

(a)  In addition to complying with the requirements of this chapter, a permit system established by a district pursuant to Section 42300 shall ensure that any agricultural source that is required to obtain a permit pursuant to Title I (42 U.S.C. Sec. 7401 et seq.) or Title V (42 U.S.C. Sec. 7661 et seq.) of the federal Clean Air Act is required by district regulation to obtain a permit in a manner that is consistent with the federal requirements.

(b)  Except as provided in subdivision (c), a district shall require an agricultural source of air pollution to obtain a permit unless it makes all of the following findings in a public hearing:

(1)  The source is subject to a permit requirement pursuant to Section 40724.6.

(2)  A permit is not necessary to impose or enforce reductions of emissions of air pollutants that the district shows cause or contribute to the violation of a state or federal ambient air quality standard.

(3)  The requirement for the source or category of sources to obtain a permit would impose a burden on those sources that is significantly more burdensome than permits required for other similar sources of air pollution.

(c)  Prior to requiring a permit for an agricultural source of air pollution with actual emissions that are less than one-half of any applicable emissions threshold for a major source in the district for any air contaminant, but excluding fugitive dust, a district shall, in a public hearing, make all of the following findings:

(1)  The source is not subject to a permit requirement pursuant to Section 40724.6.

(2)  A permit is necessary to impose or enforce reductions of emissions of air pollutants that the district shows cause or contribute to a violation of a state or federal ambient air quality standard.

(3)  The requirement for a source or category of sources to obtain a permit would not impose a burden on those sources that is significantly more burdensome than permits required for other similar sources of air pollution.
Cal. RTC § 8502 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 12 / Section 8502
Section 8502
Status: in_force

The commission may impose, in addition to any other tax authorized by this division, a tax on the privilege of selling within the region, motor vehicle fuel, as defined by Section 7326. The tax shall not apply to motor vehicle fuel used to power aircraft. The tax shall be levied at a rate established by the commission, but not exceeding ten cents ($0.10) per gallon. Commencing on January 1 of the year following the election approving the tax, the tax may be imposed for a period not to exceed 20 years.
Cal. FAM § 17402 — California Code / Code fam / Division 17 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 17402
Section 17402
Status: in_force

(a) In any case of separation or desertion of a parent or parents from a child or children that results in aid under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code being granted to that family, the noncustodial parent or parents shall be obligated to the county for an amount equal to the amount specified in an order for the support and maintenance of the family issued by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(b) The local child support agency shall take appropriate action pursuant to this section as provided in subdivision (l) of Section 17400. The local child support agency may establish liability for child support as provided in subdivision (a) when public assistance was provided by another county or by other counties.

(c) The amount of the obligation established for each parent with a liability under subdivision (a) shall be determined by using the appropriate child support guideline currently in effect and shall be computed as follows:

(1) If one parent remains as a custodial parent, the support shall be computed according to the guideline.

(2) If the parents reside together and neither father nor mother remains as a custodial parent, the guideline support shall be computed by combining the noncustodial parents’ incomes. The combined incomes shall be used as the high earner’s net monthly disposable income in the guideline formula. Income shall not be attributed to the caretaker or governmental agency. The amount of guideline support resulting shall be proportionately shared between the noncustodial parents based upon their net monthly disposable incomes.

(3) If the parents reside apart and neither father nor mother remains as a custodial parent, the guideline support shall be computed separately for each parent by treating each parent as a noncustodial parent. Income shall not be attributed to the caretaker or government agency.

(d) A parent shall pay the amount of support specified in the support order to the local child support agency.
Cal. PUC § 150203 — California Code / Code puc / Division 15.5 / Chapter 5 / Section 150203
Section 150203
Status: in_force

(a) The county shall conduct the elections called pursuant to Section 150201.

(b) The elections shall be called and conducted in the same manner as provided by law for the conduct of elections by a county.