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Cal. PRC § 5096.247 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 1.691 / Article 6 / Section 5096.247
Section 5096.247
Status: in_force

All real property acquired pursuant to this chapter shall be acquired in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 7260) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code. The Department of Parks and Recreation shall prescribe procedures sufficient to assure compliance by local public agencies which receive funds under Section 5096.231 and the State Coastal Conservancy shall prescribe procedures sufficient to assure compliance by local public agencies which receive funds under Section 5096.232.
Cal. PUC § 29540 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 29540
Section 29540
Status: in_force

At any time after the board of directors of the district has finally approved the agreement of annexation the board of supervisors of the county to be annexed shall cause an election to be held in the county to determine whether the county will be annexed to the district upon the terms and conditions stated in the agreement.
Cal. WAT § 33144 — California Code / Code wat / Division 12 / Part 9 / Chapter 3 / Section 33144
Section 33144
Status: in_force

The board of directors and officers of the surviving district shall perform all duties and functions of the board of trustees and corresponding officers of the storm water district relating to the assessment, levy, and collection of taxes for the payment of all outstanding bonds and other indebtedness of the storm water district in the same manner and at the same times as is provided in the Storm Water District Act of 1909, and all county officers and boards of supervisors shall likewise perform their functions and duties with relation to assessment, levy, and collection of taxes for the payment of the bonds and other indebtedness of the storm water district as is provided in the Storm Water District Act of 1909.
Cal. BPC § 2815.1 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 6 / Article 6 / Section 2815.1
Section 2815.1
Status: in_force

As provided in subdivision (d) of Section 2815, the Board of Registered Nursing shall collect an additional ten dollar ($10) assessment at the time of the biennial licensure renewal. This amount shall be credited to the Registered Nurse Education Fund. This assessment is separate from those fees prescribed in Section 2815.
Cal. FAC § 33118 — California Code / Code fac / Division 15 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 33118
Section 33118
Status: in_force

The director shall, from time to time, conduct special refresher courses which shall not exceed five days, at various convenient places in the state for the purpose of training persons who are employed by the department and by each county in the enforcement of this division, regulations of the director, or the ordinances of any county which relate to the inspection of dairy farms, milk products plants, or milk products, in all of the following:

(a) Dairy science.

(b) Uniform methods of enforcement of this division.

(c) The regulations of the director.

(d) Ordinances of counties which concern dairy farms, milk products plants, and milk products.

(e) Other pertinent information which concerns dairy farms, milk products plants, and milk products.
Cal. PUC § 30907 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 3 / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 30907
Section 30907
Status: in_force

All accrued interest and premiums received on the sale of bonds shall be placed in the fund to be used for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds and the remainder of the proceeds of the bonds shall be placed in the treasury to the credit of the proper improvement fund and applied exclusively to the purposes for which the debt was incurred; provided, however, that when said purposes have been accomplished any moneys remaining in such improvement fund (a) shall be transferred to the fund to be used for the payment of principal of and interest on the bonds, or (b) shall be placed in a fund to be used for the purchase of outstanding bonds of the district from time to time in the open market at such prices and in such manner, either at public or private sale or otherwise, as the board may determine. Bonds so purchased shall be canceled immediately.
Cal. WAT § 35243 — California Code / Code wat / Division 13 / Part 4 / Chapter 9 / Section 35243
Section 35243
Status: in_force

All directors elected after January 1, 1994, shall be residents of the district and shall be registered at the time of their election and during their term of office.
Cal. PUC § 12801.5 — California Code / Code puc / Division 6 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 12801.5
Section 12801.5
Status: in_force

A district that provides broadband Internet access services shall comply with the requirements of Article 12 (commencing with Section 53167) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code.
Cal. RTC § 32415 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 14 / Chapter 8 / Article 2 / Section 32415
Section 32415
Status: in_force

Failure to bring suit or action within the time specified in this article constitutes a waiver of all demands against the State on account of any alleged overpayments.
Cal. BPC § 4076.5 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 9 / Article 4 / Section 4076.5
Section 4076.5
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall promulgate regulations that require, on or before January 1, 2011, a standardized, patient-centered, prescription drug label on all prescription medicine dispensed to patients in California.

(b) To ensure maximum public comment, the board shall hold public meetings statewide that are separate from its normally scheduled hearings in order to seek information from groups representing consumers, seniors, pharmacists or the practice of pharmacy, other health care professionals, and other interested parties.

(c) When developing the requirements for prescription drug labels, the board shall consider all of the following factors:

(1) Medical literacy research that points to increased understandability of labels.

(2) Improved directions for use.

(3) Improved font types and sizes.

(4) Placement of information that is patient-centered.

(5) The needs of patients with limited English proficiency.

(6) The needs of senior citizens.

(7) Technology requirements necessary to implement the standards.

(d) The board may exempt from the requirements of regulations promulgated pursuant to subdivision (a) prescriptions dispensed to a patient in a health facility, as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, if the prescriptions are administered by a licensed health care professional. Prescriptions dispensed to a patient in a health facility that will not be administered by a licensed health care professional or that are provided to the patient upon discharge from the facility shall be subject to the requirements of this section and the regulations promulgated pursuant to subdivision (a). Nothing in this subdivision shall alter or diminish existing statutory and regulatory informed consent, patients’ rights, or pharmaceutical labeling and storage requirements, including, but not limited to, the requirements of Section 1418.9 of the Health and Safety Code or Section 72357, 72527, or 72528 of Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations.

(e) (1) The board may exempt from the requirements of regulations promulgated pursuant to subdivision (a) a prescription dispensed to a patient if all of the following apply:

(A) The drugs are dispensed by a JCAHO-accredited home infusion or specialty pharmacy.

(B) The patient receives health-professional-directed education prior to the beginning of therapy by a nurse or pharmacist.

(C) The patient receives weekly or more frequent followup contacts by a nurse or pharmacist.

(D) Care is provided under a formal plan of care based upon a physician and surgeon’s orders.

(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), home infusion and specialty therapies include parenteral therapy or other forms of administration that require regular laboratory and patient monitoring.
Cal. FGC § 2624 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 3 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 2624
Section 2624
Status: in_force

Funds available pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 2620 may be encumbered only for lands constituting habitat that is subject to destruction, drastic modification, or severe curtailment of habitat values.
Cal. VEH § 40250 — California Code / Code veh / Division 17 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 40250
Section 40250
Status: in_force

(a) Except where otherwise specifically provided, a violation of a statute, regulation, or ordinance governing the evasion of tolls on toll facilities under this code, under a federal or state statute or regulation, or under an ordinance enacted by a local authority including a joint powers authority, or a district organized pursuant to Part 3 (commencing with Section 27000) of Division 16 of the Streets and Highways Code is subject to a civil penalty. The enforcement of a civil penalty is governed by the civil administrative procedures set forth in this article.

(b) Except as provided in Section 40264, the registered owner, driver, rentee, or lessee of a vehicle cited for a toll evasion violation of a toll facility, under an applicable statute, regulation, or ordinance shall be jointly and severally liable for the toll evasion penalty imposed under this article, unless the owner can show that the vehicle was used without the express or implied consent of that person. A person who pays a toll evasion penalty, a civil judgment, costs, or administrative fees pursuant to this article has the right to recover the same from the driver, rentee, or lessee.

(c) The driver of a vehicle who is not the vehicle owner but who uses or operates the vehicle with the express or implied permission of the owner is the agent of the owner to receive a notice of a toll evasion violation served in accordance with this article and may contest the notice of violation.

(d) If the driver of the vehicle is in violation of a statute, regulation, or ordinance governing toll evasion violations, and if the driver is arrested pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 40300) of Chapter 2, this article does not apply.

(e) For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply:

(1) “Issuing agency” is an entity, public or private, authorized to collect tolls.

(2) “Registered owner” is either of the following:

(A) A person described in Section 505.

(B) A person registered as the owner of the vehicle by the appropriate agency or authority of another state, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States.
Cal. FGC § 3702 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 3 / Section 3702
Section 3702
Status: in_force

Funds deposited in the State Duck Stamp Account shall be used for projects or endowments approved by the commission for the purpose of protecting, preserving, restoring, enhancing, and developing migratory waterfowl breeding and wintering habitat, evaluating habitat projects, and conducting waterfowl resource assessments and other waterfowl related research. These funds may be used to reimburse nonprofit organizations for completed habitat projects. Subject to Section 3704, the department may make grants or enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations for the use of these funds when it finds that the contracts are necessary for carrying out the purposes of this article.
Cal. FAC § 64151 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 5 / Section 64151
Section 64151
Status: in_force

The duties of the council are advisory, except for those duties that may be delegated to it by the secretary. The council may, subject to the approval of the secretary, exercise any of the following powers:

(a) To recommend to the secretary administrative regulations that relate to the administration and enforcement of this chapter.

(b) To investigate all matters that affect the administration of this chapter, and to report violations of it to the secretary.

(c) To employ and, at its pleasure, discharge a manager and any clerical help and other employees that it deems necessary, and to prescribe their powers and duties and fix their compensation.

(d) To contract with, or employ, and, at its pleasure, discharge any consultants and agencies that it deems necessary, and to outline their powers and duties and fix their compensation.

(e) To establish offices and incur expenses incidental to those offices.

(f) To recommend to the secretary the making of contracts and other agreements that may be necessary to conduct nutrition research, communication, and education activities of the council.

(g) To cooperate with any other local, state, or national commission, organization, or agency, whether voluntary or created by state or national law, that is engaged in work or activities similar to the work and activities of the council, and recommend to the secretary the making of contracts and agreements with these organizations or agencies for carrying on joint campaigns of research, education, and advertising. In matters of research, the council shall, however, cooperate with organizations of recognized professional standing that are adequately equipped with facilities for the research that is contemplated.

(h) To recommend to the secretary the institution and promotion of scientific research to develop or discover, or both to develop and discover, the health, food, therapeutic, dietetic, and industrial uses of milk and its products and derivatives.

(i) To cooperate with other public and private agencies that are engaged in similar work or activities in order to avoid or minimize any overlapping or duplication of work or conflict.

(j) To receive, invest, and disburse funds, pursuant to Article 11 (commencing with Section 64300).
Cal. HSC § 25546 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 6.95 / Article 4 / Section 25546
Section 25546
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(a) The people of California have the right to know the hazards posed by toxic releases near their homes, schools, and workplaces. They have the right to know how much pollution is being released into the water, air, and soil.

(b) Since its inception in 1986, as part of the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, (EPCRA; Chapter 116 (commencing with Section 11001) of Title 42 of the United States Code), the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) has supplied this essential information on toxic chemical releases to the public. The goal of the TRI is to empower citizens, through information, to hold companies and local governments accountable for how toxic chemicals are managed.

(c) It is the intent of the Legislature that California citizens do not lose access to the information necessary to understand the potential threats to public health and safety and the environment that is available through the Toxics Release Inventory as it existed on January 1, 2006, including the ease of accessibility.
Cal. ELEC § 18503 — California Code / Code elec / Division 18 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 18503
Section 18503
Status: in_force

An employer who violates Section 14004 shall be subject to a civil fine of up to ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per election. An action for a civil fine under this subdivision may be brought by the Secretary of State or any public prosecutor with jurisdiction.
Cal. LAB § 2699.5 — California Code / Code lab / Division 2 / Part 13 / Section 2699.5
Section 2699.5
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of subdivision (a) of Section 2699.3 apply to any alleged violation of the following provisions: subdivision (k) of Section 96, Sections 98.6, 201, 201.3, 201.5, 201.7, 202, 203, 203.1, 203.5, 204, 204a, 204b, 204.1, 204.2, 205, 205.5, 206, 206.5, 208, 209, and 212, subdivision (d) of Section 213, Sections 221, 222, 222.5, 223, 224, 230, 230.1, 230.2, 230.3, 230.4, 230.7, 230.8, and 231, subdivision (c) of Section 232, subdivision (c) of Section 232.5, Sections 233, 234, 351, 353, and 403, subdivision (b) of Section 404, Sections 432.2, 432.5, 432.7, 435, 450, 511, 551, 552, 601, 602, 603, 604, 750, 751.8, 800, 850, 851, 851.5, 852, 921, 922, 923, 970, 973, 976, 1021, 1021.5, 1025, 1026, 1101, 1102, 1102.5, and 1153, subdivisions (c) and (d) of Section 1174, Sections 1197.5, and 1198, subdivision (b) of Section 1198.3, Sections 1199, 1199.5, 1290, 1292, 1293, 1293.1, 1294, 1294.1, 1294.5, 1296, 1297, 1298, 1301, 1308, 1308.1, 1308.7, 1309, 1309.5, 1391, 1391.1, 1391.2, 1392, 1683, and 1695, subdivision (a) of Section 1695.5, Sections 1695.55, 1695.6, 1695.7, 1695.8, 1695.9, 1696, 1696.5, 1696.6, 1697.1, 1700.25, 1700.26, 1700.31, 1700.32, 1700.40, and 1700.47, Sections 1735, 1771, 1774, 1776, 1777.5, 1811, 1815, 2651, and 2673, subdivision (a) of Section 2673.1, Sections 2695.2, 2801, 2806, and 2810, subdivision (b) of Section 2929, and Sections 3073.6, 6310, 6311, and 6399.7.

(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), the amendments made to this section by the act adding this subdivision shall apply to a civil action brought on or after June 19, 2024.

(2) The amendments made to this section by the act adding this subdivision shall not apply to a civil action with respect to which the notice required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a), paragraph (1) of subdivision (b), or subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 2699.3 was filed before June 19, 2024.
Cal. FAC § 39905 — California Code / Code fac / Division 15 / Part 3 / Chapter 10 / Section 39905
Section 39905
Status: in_force

This article does not apply to any product regulated under Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 38901) as a product resembling a milk product or any dairy product for which a standard is established in this division.
Cal. BPC § 21604 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 21604
Section 21604
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this article, this article does not apply to:

(a) Any person who buys or sells junk acquired in the conduct of any business other than that of a junk dealer or recycler.

(b) Except as provided in Section 21609.1, those purchases of scrap metal by a junk dealer or recycler when the payment for the scrap metal is by check issued to the company represented as being the owner of the scrap.

(c) Scrap metal purchased or received from another junk dealer or recycler who has recorded, reported, and held the material as required. The purchase or receipt shall also be exempt from further holding or reporting provided that the selling party gives the buyer written assurance of this fact. The seller shall be held responsible for any failure to report or hold.
Cal. SHC § 8573 — California Code / Code shc / Division 10 / Part 3 / Section 8573
Section 8573
Status: in_force

The bond declaration in the resolution of intention, assessment, and notice of recording the assessment may be substantially in the following form:

“Notice is hereby given that serial bonds to represent unpaid assessments, and to bear interest at the rate of not to exceed ____ percent per annum, will be issued hereunder in the manner provided by Division 10 of the Streets and Highways Code, the Improvement Bond Act of 1915, and the last installment of such bonds shall mature ____ years from the second day of September next succeeding 12 months from their date.”
Cal. WAT § 12828 — California Code / Code wat / Division 6 / Part 6 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 12828
Section 12828
Status: in_force

Except where the co-operation required by the United States in addition to the costs of all lands, easements, and rights-of-way, has been authorized to be assumed by the State prior to March 12, 1946, the department shall not reallocate the funds allocated to it, nor shall the Reclamation Board expend any funds appropriated directly to it, for acquisition of property rights or contributions to the United States, for any project for which the Reclamation Board is directed to give assurances to the United States unless and until a public agency other than the Reclamation Board has either assumed the obligations of maintenance and holding the United States harmless from damages due to the construction of works, directly with the United States, or has by binding agreement with the Reclamation Board agreed to assume such obligations and to hold the State and the Reclamation Board harmless from any claims therefor.

This section is not intended to prevent the expenditure of project funds by the Reclamation Board for planning and design engineering, title reports and appraisals, and other incidental expenses required in advance of actual acquisition of property rights.
Cal. HSC § 44001.3 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 5 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 44001.3
Section 44001.3
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds and declares as follows:

(a)  Under the state’s previous smog check program, a motor vehicle owner could obtain unlimited repair cost waivers and, therefore, avoid repair of a polluting vehicle.

(b)  As a result, many vehicles were reregistered year after year and allowed to continue to pollute the air.

(c)  Repairing high-polluting and gross polluting vehicles (which pollute 2 to 25 times more than the average vehicle that passes a smog check) could significantly improve California air quality and allow the state to meet federal clean air goals.

(d)  The existing repair cost limit for smog repairs is a minimum of four hundred fifty dollars ($450) in all areas where the enhanced smog check program operates; fifty dollars ($50) to three hundred dollars ($300) based on the model year of the vehicle where the enhanced program is not fully implemented; and no cost limit for the repair of gross polluting vehicles.

(e)  Without state financial assistance to repair a vehicle, a low-income vehicle owner is forced to either scrap the vehicle or drive an unregistered vehicle.
Cal. FAM § 7860 — California Code / Code fam / Division 12 / Part 4 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 7860
Section 7860
Status: in_force

At the beginning of the proceeding on a petition filed pursuant to this part, counsel shall be appointed as provided in this article. The public defender or private counsel may be appointed as counsel pursuant to this article. The same counsel shall not be appointed to represent both the child and the child’s parent.
Cal. PUC § 99563.3 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 11 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 99563.3
Section 99563.3
Status: in_force

A reasonable number of representatives of an exclusive representative shall have the right to receive reasonable periods of released or reassigned time without loss of compensation when engaged in meeting and conferring and for the processing of grievances prior to the adoption of the initial memorandum of understanding. When a memorandum of understanding is in effect, released or reassigned time shall be in accordance with the memorandum.