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Cal. HSC § 1521 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 1521
Section 1521
Status: in_force

Any person desiring a license for a community care facility under the provisions of this chapter which is required by other code provisions or rules or regulations of the state department pursuant to other code provisions to have a medical director, organized medical staff, or resident medical staff or to provide professional nursing services by a registered nurse or supervision of nursing services by a licensed registered nurse, a graduate nurse, a licensed vocational nurse, or a certified psychiatric technician shall comply with the health planning requirements contained in Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 437) of Division 1.

All other community care facilities shall be exempt from the health planning requirements contained in Part 1.5 (commencing with Section 437) of Division 1.
Cal. FAC § 6742 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 6742
Section 6742
Status: in_force

Any person that sells seeds and does not sell or ship any other kinds of nursery stock is exempt from the license requirements of this chapter.
Cal. FGC § 12002.2 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 9 / Chapter 1 / Section 12002.2
Section 12002.2
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a violation of Section 7145 or of a regulation requiring a license to be displayed is an infraction, punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for a first offense. If a person is convicted of a violation of Section 7145 or of a regulation requiring a license to be displayed within five years of a separate offense resulting in a conviction of a violation of Section 7145 or of a regulation requiring a license to be displayed, that person shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) or more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(b) If a person is convicted of a violation of Section 7145 or of a regulation requiring a license to be displayed and produces in court a license issued pursuant to Section 7145 and valid at the time of the person’s arrest, and if the taking was otherwise lawful with respect to season, limit, time, and area, the court may reduce the fine imposed for the violation of Section 7145 or of the regulation requiring a license to be displayed to twenty-five dollars ($25).

(c) If a person is charged with a violation of Section 7145 or of a regulation requiring a license to be displayed, and produces in court a lifetime sport fishing license issued in his or her name pursuant to Section 7149.2, and if the taking was otherwise lawful, in terms of season, limit, time, and area, the court may dismiss the charge.

(d) A person shall not be charged or convicted for both a violation of Section 7145 and a regulation requiring a license to be displayed for the same act.
Cal. RTC § 60106 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 31 / Chapter 3 / Section 60106
Section 60106
Status: in_force

Any sale of diesel fuel to a train operator claimed as exempt from taxes under paragraph (7) of subdivision (a) of Section 60100 shall be supported by an exemption certificate executed by the purchaser in a form as prescribed by the board. The supplier shall retain the certificate in his or her records in support of the exemption.
Cal. BPC § 7582.17 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 11.5 / Article 3 / Section 7582.17
Section 7582.17
Status: in_force

(a) No licensee shall conduct a business under a fictitious or other business name unless and until he or she has obtained the written authorization of the bureau to do so.

(b) The bureau shall not authorize the use of a fictitious or other business name which is so similar to that of a public officer or agency or of that used by another licensee that the public may be confused or misled thereby.

(c) The authorization shall require, as a condition precedent to the use of any fictitious name, that the licensee comply with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17900) of Part 3 of Division 7.

(d) A licensee desiring to conduct his or her business under more than one fictitious business name shall obtain the authorization of the bureau in the manner prescribed in this section for the use of each name.

(e) The licensee shall pay a fee of at least seventy-five dollars ($75) that may be increased to an amount not to exceed eighty-two dollars ($82) for each authorization to use an additional fictitious business name and for each change in the use of a fictitious business name. If the original license is issued in a nonfictitious name and authorization is requested to have the license reissued in a fictitious business name, the licensee shall pay a fee of at least seventy-five dollars ($75) that may be increased to an amount not to exceed eighty-two dollars ($82) for the authorization.

(f) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2018.
Cal. WAT § 75540 — California Code / Code wat / Division 21 / Part 9 / Chapter 2 / Section 75540
Section 75540
Status: in_force

Prior to the establishment of any ground water charge, the board shall establish a zone or zones within the district within which the ground water charge will be effective. Such zone or zones shall be established and may be amended to the extent and in the manner prescribed in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 75560) of this part. A zone may include the entire district.
Cal. BPC § 6516 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 6516
Section 6516
Status: in_force

Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the bureau in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.
Cal. WAT § 72075 — California Code / Code wat / Division 20 / Part 8 / Chapter 6 / Article 7 / Section 72075
Section 72075
Status: in_force

Notice of the hearing to be held pursuant to Section 72074 shall be given by publishing a copy, pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code, at least 15 days prior to the time fixed for the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation within the district, if there is a newspaper of such circulation within the district. Such notice also shall be given by posting a copy in three public places within each of the improvement districts established under this chapter for at least two weeks before the time fixed for the hearing.

The notice of such hearing shall state the following:

(a) The time and place for the hearing by the board.

(b) The amount of such debt service and maintenance and operation costs proposed to be raised in each improvement district established by this chapter.

(c) That an ad valorem tax will be levied in each improvement district in an amount sufficient to pay the bond debt service and maintenance and operation costs required for the following fiscal year by each improvement district, to the extent that alternative methods of payment are not available for such purpose under the provisions of this chapter.

(d) That at such time and place any person interested will be heard on the questions of such amount of debt service and maintenance and operation costs and the availability of such alternative methods of payment.
Cal. SHC § 8740.3 — California Code / Code shc / Division 10 / Part 10.5 / Section 8740.3
Section 8740.3
Status: in_force

(a) When the apportionment has been made, an application signed by all persons owning an interest in the original lot or parcel of land may be filed with the street superintendent requesting that the assessment as apportioned be recorded.

(b) The street superintendent shall send to the underwriter or other original purchaser of any bonds which may be outstanding a notice, by certified or registered mail, that an apportionment of an assessment has been made and the numbers and amounts thereof and that, unless a request for a hearing is received within 14 days from the date of mailing of the notice, the apportioned assessments shall be recorded. If a request for a hearing is received, a report shall be filed and hearing shall be scheduled, noticed, and held in accordance with Part 10 (commencing with Section 8730).
Cal. PRC § 8003 — California Code / Code prc / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 10 / Section 8003
Section 8003
Status: in_force

The state base maps shall have delineated thereon plane rectangular coordinates which shall conform to the provisions of Division 8 (commencing at Section 8801) of this code.
Cal. FGC § 7880 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 7880
Section 7880
Status: in_force

(a) A person owning or operating a vessel used in connection with fishing operations for profit who has been issued a commercial boat registration pursuant to Section 7881 shall display, for the purpose of identification, a department registration number on the vessel in a manner designated by the department.

(b) The method of displaying the registration number on the vessel shall be determined by the department after consultation with the Division of Boating and Waterways, taking into consideration the responsibilities and duties of the Division of Boating and Waterways as prescribed in the Harbors and Navigation Code.

(c) The registration number is not transferable, and it is a permanent fixture upon the vessel for which it is originally issued.
Cal. HSC § 1540.1 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 1540.1
Section 1540.1
Status: in_force

Upon a finding by the licensing authority that a facility is in operation without a license, a peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, may enforce Section 1503.5, or Section 1508, or both sections by utilizing the procedures set forth in Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 853.5) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code. A facility violating Section 1503.5 or 1508, or both, is guilty of an infraction punishable by a fine of two hundred dollars ($200) for each day of violation. Upon a determination that a community care facility is in violation of Section 1503.5 or 1508, or both, and after a citation has been issued, the peace officer shall immediately notify the licensing authority in the department.
Cal. FAC § 27033 — California Code / Code fac / Division 12 / Part 3 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 27033
Section 27033
Status: in_force

The regulations which are adopted by the director shall be, insofar as possible, similar to and consistent with regulations which are adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Cal. WAT § 60224 — California Code / Code wat / Division 18 / Part 4 / Chapter 1 / Section 60224
Section 60224
Status: in_force

For the purpose of protecting and preserving the groundwater supplies within the district for beneficial uses, a district may take any action, within the district, including, but not limited to, capital expenditures and legal actions, which in the discretion of the board is necessary or desirable to accomplish any of the following:

(a) Prevent contaminants from entering the groundwater supplies of the district, whether or not the threat is immediate.

(b) Remove contaminants from the groundwater supplies of the district.

(c) Determine the existence, extent, and location of contaminants in, or which may enter, the groundwater supplies of the district.

(d) Determine persons, whether natural persons or public entities, responsible for those contaminants.

(e) Perform or obtain engineering, hydrologic, and scientific studies for any of the foregoing purposes.
Cal. PRC § 33204.5 — California Code / Code prc / Division 23 / Chapter 3 / Section 33204.5
Section 33204.5
Status: in_force

(a) The conservancy shall conduct a study and implement a program to provide recreational access from downtown Los Angeles and the inner city to the zone in order to provide recreational opportunities for all income and ethnic groups wishing to enjoy the Santa Monica Mountains. In undertaking the study, the conservancy shall cooperate with the National Park Service, the El Pueblo de Los Angeles State Historic Park Advisory Committee, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the City of Los Angeles.

(b) The executive director of the conservancy shall file by June 30, 1983, with the Secretary of State and the City Council of the City of Los Angeles a map showing a feasible recreational trail corridor between El Pueblo de Los Angeles State Historic Park and Griffith Park.
Cal. FAC § 61994 — California Code / Code fac / Division 21 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 7 / Section 61994
Section 61994
Status: in_force

The notice of the hearing may be effected by mail, or by publication pursuant to Section 6062 of the Government Code in the area which is designated. It shall specify the time and place of such hearing, which shall not be prior to 15 days from the mailing, or from the final publication of such notice. If no daily newspaper of general circulation is published in the area which is designated, publication pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code shall be considered proper publication of notice.
Cal. HSC § 109300 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 4 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 109300
Section 109300
Status: in_force

The sale, offering for sale, holding for sale, delivering, giving away, prescribing or administering of any drug, medicine, compound, or device to be used in the diagnosis, treatment, alleviation, or cure of cancer is unlawful and prohibited unless (1) an application with respect thereto has been approved under Section 505 of the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, or (2) there has been approved an application filed with the board setting forth:

(a)  Full reports of investigations that have been made to show whether or not the drug, medicine, compound, or device is safe for the use, and whether the drug, medicine, compound, or device is effective in the use;

(b)  A full list of the articles used as components of the drug, medicine, compound, or device;

(c)  A full statement of the composition of the drug, medicine, compound, or device;

(d)  A full description of the methods used in, and the facilities and controls used for, the manufacture, processing, and packing of the drug, medicine, or compound or in the case of a device, a full statement of its composition, properties, and construction and the principle or principles of its operation;

(e)  Such samples of the drug, medicine, compound, or device and of the articles used as components of the drug, medicine, compound, or device as the board may require; and

(f)  Specimens of the labeling and advertising proposed to be used for the drug, medicine, compound, or device.
Cal. UIC § 135.1 — California Code / Code uic / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 135.1
Section 135.1
Status: in_force

(a) A new employing unit shall not be created when there is an acquisition or change in the form or organization of an existing business enterprise, or severable portion thereof, and there is a continuity of control of the business enterprise.

(b) Control of a business enterprise may occur by means of ownership of the organization conducting the business enterprise, ownership of assets necessary to conduct the business enterprise, security arrangements or lease arrangements covering assets necessary to conduct the business enterprise, or a contract when the ownership, stated arrangements or contract provide for or allow direction of the internal affairs or conduct of the business enterprise.

(c) A continuity of control will exist if one or more persons, entities, or other organizations controlling the business enterprise remains in control of the business enterprise after an acquisition or change in form. Evidence of continuity of control shall include, but not be limited to, changes of an individual proprietorship to a corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, or estate; a partnership to an individual proprietorship, corporation, limited liability company, association, estate, or the addition, deletion, or change of partners; a limited liability company to an individual proprietorship, partnership, corporation, association, estate, or to another limited liability company; a corporation to an individual proprietorship partnership, limited liability company, association, estate, or to another corporation or from any form to another form.

(d) An employing unit described in subdivision (a) shall continue to be the same employer for the purposes of this code as before the acquisition or change in form.

(e) This section shall not modify the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 1731) of Chapter 7.

(f) This section shall be subject to subdivision (e) of Section 982 and subdivision (d) of Section 1127.5.
Cal. ELEC § 7413 — California Code / Code elec / Division 7 / Part 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 7413
Section 7413
Status: in_force

A committee may remove any member, other than an ex officio member, who during his or her term of membership affiliates with, or registers as a member of another party, who publicly advocates that the voters should not vote for the nominee of this party for any office, or who gives support or avows a preference for a candidate of another party or candidate who is opposed to a candidate nominated by this party.
Cal. FAC § 64631 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 5 / Section 64631
Section 64631
Status: in_force

The duties of the council shall be advisory, except as to those duties which may be delegated to it by the director. The council may, subject to the approval of the director, exercise any of the following powers which may be delegated to the council by the director:

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

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

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

(d) To contract with, or employ, and, at its pleasure, discharge such other persons as it deems necessary, and in the cases of such of them as it shall employ, to outline their powers and duties and fix their compensation.

(e) To establish offices, and incur expenses incidental thereto.

(f) To make such contracts and other agreements as may be proper to promote the sale of beef and beef products on either a local, state, national, or international basis.

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

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

(i) To receive, invest, and disburse funds, pursuant to the provisions of Article 8 (commencing with Section 64691).

Funds may be allocated to agencies not specifically or solely engaged in carrying on research or promotion for beef, if the council and the director are satisfied that such allocations will be beneficial to the California beef industry, and will tend to effectuate the declared purposes of this chapter.
Cal. INS § 10123.1961 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 10123.1961
Section 10123.1961
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The requirements of this section shall apply to a group or individual policy or certificate of health insurance or student blanket disability insurance that provides coverage for hospital, medical, or surgical expenses that is issued, amended, renewed, or delivered on or after January 1, 2023. This section does not apply to a specialized health insurance policy. A policy or certificate subject to the requirements of this section shall not impose a deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or other cost-sharing requirement on coverage for all abortion and abortion-related services, including preabortion and followup services.

(2) Except as otherwise authorized by this section, an insurer shall not impose any utilization management or utilization review, including prior authorization and annual or lifetime limits consistent with Sections 10112.1 and 10112.27, on the coverage for outpatient abortion services.

(b) This section does not deny or restrict in any way the department's authority to ensure an insurer’s compliance with this chapter when the insurer provides coverage for abortion services.

(c) This section does not require an individual or group disability insurance policy to cover an experimental or investigational treatment.

(d) For purposes of this section, “abortion” means any medical treatment intended to induce the termination of a pregnancy except for the purpose of producing a live birth.

(e) For a group or individual policy or certificate of health insurance or student blanket disability insurance that is a high deductible health plan, as defined in Section 223(c)(2) of Title 26 of the United States Code, the cost-sharing limits in paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall apply once an insured’s deductible has been satisfied for the benefit year.

(f) Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the commissioner may interpret and implement this section by issuing guidance without taking any further regulatory action. The commissioner shall consult with the Department of Managed Health Care in issuing guidance under this section. The department shall adopt regulations on or before January 1, 2026, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
Cal. FAC § 15103 — California Code / Code fac / Division 7 / Chapter 6 / Article 14 / Section 15103
Section 15103
Status: in_force

(a) If the secretary determines that the complaint is valid and the hay is unsafe, the secretary may require the seller of the hay to reimburse the filing fee to the person filing the complaint.

(b) The secretary also may collect from any seller of hay the costs incurred by the secretary, not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), in conducting any investigation regarding the safety of whole hay sold by that seller if the hay is ultimately deemed to be unsafe.