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Cal. PUC § 28790 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 4 / Section 28790
Section 28790
Status: in_force

All meetings of the board of directors, whether regular or special, shall be open to the public.
Cal. FGC § 6881 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 6 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 6881
Section 6881
Status: in_force

Frogs to be used in frog-jumping contests shall be governed by this article only. Frogs to be so used may be taken at any time and without a license or permit.
Cal. PUC § 25812 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 1 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 25812
Section 25812
Status: in_force

Oral evidence shall be taken only on oath or affirmation. The hearing need not be conducted according to technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses. Any relevant evidence shall be admitted if it is the sort of evidence on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious business affairs, regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make improper the admission of such evidence over objection in a civil action. Hearsay evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing or explaining any direct evidence but shall not be sufficient in itself to support a finding unless it would be admissible over objection in a civil action.
Cal. HSC § 12565 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 11 / Part 2 / Chapter 4 / Section 12565
Section 12565
Status: in_force

All fireworks or toy propellent devices containing pyrotechnic compositions examined by the State Fire Marshal and found by him or her to come within the definition of “model rocket” or “model rocket motor” in Section 12519 or 12520, respectively, shall be classified as model rocket motors.
Cal. RTC § 60334 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 31 / Chapter 6 / Article 4 / Section 60334
Section 60334
Status: in_force

If the board deems it necessary in order to ensure payment to the state of the amount of taxes due from any supplier under this part, it may require the supplier to make returns and payments of taxes on a weekly basis. The supplier shall then file a return each Tuesday showing the total number of gallons of diesel fuel removed, entered or sold by him or her during the week ending the Saturday next preceding, the amount of tax due for that week, and any other information as the board deems necessary for the proper administration of this article. The return shall be accompanied by a remittance payable to the board for the amount of tax due for the period covered.
Cal. FAC § 14026 — California Code / Code fac / Division 7 / Chapter 3 / Article 1.5 / Section 14026
Section 14026
Status: in_force

Nothing in this article shall be construed to limit or expand the department’s authority regarding pesticides which are not determined to be toxic air contaminants.
Cal. PRC § 71024 — California Code / Code prc / Division 34 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 71024
Section 71024
Status: in_force

The consolidated permit agency shall ensure that the participating permit agencies make all the environmental permit decisions that are necessary for the incorporation of the environmental permits into the consolidated permit and act on the component environmental permits within the time periods established pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (a) of Section 71022.
Cal. PRC § 4629.9 — California Code / Code prc / Division 4 / Part 2 / Chapter 8 / Article 9.5 / Section 4629.9
Section 4629.9
Status: in_force

(a) On or before January 10, 2013, and on each January 10 thereafter in conjunction with the 2014–15 Governor’s Budget and each Governor’s Budget thereafter, the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency, in consultation with the Secretary for Environmental Protection, shall submit to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee a report on the activities of all state departments, agencies, and boards relating to forest and timberland regulation. This report shall include, at a minimum, all of the following:

(1) A listing, by organization, of the proposed total costs associated with the review, approval, and inspection of timber harvest plans and associated permits.

(2) The number of timber harvest plans, and acreage covered by the plans, reviewed in the 2011–12 fiscal year, or the most recent fiscal year.

(3) To the extent feasible, a listing of activities, personnel, and funding, by department, for the forest practice program for 2012–13, or the most recent fiscal year, and the preceding 10 fiscal years.

(4) The number of staff in each organization dedicated fully or partially to (A) review of timber harvest plans, and (B) other forestry-related activities, by geographical location in the state.

(5) The costs of other forestry-related activities undertaken.

(6) A summary of any process improvements identified by the administration as part of ongoing review of the timber harvest process, including data and technology improvement needs.

(7) Workload analysis for the forest practice program in each organization.

(8) In order to assess efficiencies in the program and the effectiveness of spending, a set of measures for, and a plan for collection of data on, the program, including, but not limited to:

(A) The number of timber harvest plans reviewed.

(B) Average time for plan review.

(C) Number of field inspections per inspector.

(D) Number of acres under active plans.

(E) Number of violations.

(F) Evaluating ecological performance.

(b) A report required to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
Cal. FAC § 5741 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 5741
Section 5741
Status: in_force

To prevent the dissemination of pests through the agency of appliances, the director may from time to time publish a list of such pests which may be carried through such agencies and designate any treatment which in his opinion would prevent their dissemination.
Cal. PRC § 33915 — California Code / Code prc / Division 23.7 / Section 33915
Section 33915
Status: in_force

The acquisition and holding of land under this division constitutes a public purpose, notwithstanding Section 1240.220 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Cal. MVC § 556 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 556
Section 556
Status: in_force

Any military forces or organization, unit or detachment thereof, of another state who are in fresh pursuit of insurrectionists, saboteurs, enemies or enemy forces may continue such pursuit into this State until the military or police forces of this State or the forces of the United States have had a reasonable opportunity to take up the pursuit or to apprehend or capture such persons and are hereby authorized to arrest or capture such persons within this State while in fresh pursuit. Any such persons who shall be captured or arrested by the military forces of such other state while in this State shall without unnecessary delay be surrendered to the military or police forces of this State to be dealt with according to law. This section shall not be construed so as to make unlawful any arrest in this State which would otherwise be lawful, and nothing contained in this section shall be deemed to repeal any of the provisions of the Uniform Act of the Fresh Pursuit of Criminals.
Cal. FAM § 9302 — California Code / Code fam / Division 13 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 9302
Section 9302
Status: in_force

(a) A married person who is not lawfully separated from the person’s spouse may not be adopted without the consent of the spouse, provided that the spouse is capable of giving that consent.

(b) The consent of the parents of the proposed adoptee, of the department, or of any other person is not required.
Cal. WAT § 9389 — California Code / Code wat / Division 5 / Part 5 / Chapter 5 / Article 4 / Section 9389
Section 9389
Status: in_force

If no contest is commenced within the time mentioned in the next preceding section, the declaration of the result by the board is final and conclusive.
Cal. BPC § 2672 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5.7 / Article 8 / Section 2672
Section 2672
Status: in_force

Whenever any person has engaged or is about to engage in any acts or practices that constitute or will constitute an offense against this chapter, the superior court of any county, on application of the board, or 10 or more persons holding physical therapist licenses issued under this chapter, may issue an injunction or other appropriate order restraining the conduct. Proceedings under this section shall be governed by Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 525) of Title 7 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Cal. FIN § 5114 — California Code / Code fin / Division 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 5114
Section 5114
Status: in_force

“Primarily residential property” means real estate on which there is located, or will be located pursuant to a real estate loan, any of the following:

(a) A structure or structures designed or used primarily for residential rather than nonresidential purposes and consisting of more than one dwelling unit.

(b) A structure or structures designed or used primarily for residential rather than nonresidential purposes for students, residents, and persons under the care of, or the employees or members of the staff of, an educational, health, or welfare institution or facility.

(c) A structure or structures that are used in part for residential purposes for not more than one family and in part for business purposes if the residential use of the structure or structures is substantial and permanent and not merely transitory.
Cal. HSC § 8113 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 8 / Part 1 / Chapter 3.5 / Section 8113
Section 8113
Status: in_force

(a)  This chapter shall apply to all cemeteries, including, but not limited to, public cemeteries, private cemeteries, and cemeteries operated by religious organizations, or fraternal or beneficial associations or societies.

(b)  This chapter shall supersede any conflicting rules or regulations established by any entity that manages or operates a cemetery in this state, including, but not limited to, a city, a county, a city and county, a public cemetery district, a cemetery authority, a private corporation, or any organization, association, or society managing or operating a cemetery.
Cal. INS § 11664 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 11664
Section 11664
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies only to policies of workers’ compensation insurance.

(b) A notice of nonrenewal shall be in writing and shall be delivered or mailed to the producer of record and to the named insured at the mailing address shown on the policy. The time periods and procedures in subdivision (a) of Section 1013 of the Code of Civil Procedure shall be applicable if the notice is mailed.

(c) An insurer, at least 30 days, but not more than 120 days, in advance of the end of the policy period, shall give notice of nonrenewal, and the reasons for the nonrenewal, if the insurer intends not to renew the policy.

(d) If an insurer fails to give timely notice required by subdivision (c), the policy of insurance shall be continued, with no change in its premium rate, for a period of 60 days after the insurer gives the notice.

(e) A notice of nonrenewal shall not be required in any of the following situations.

(1) The transfer of, or renewal of, a policy without a change in its terms or conditions or the rate on which the premium is based between insurers that are members of the same insurance group.

(2) The policy has been extended for 90 days or less, if the notice required in subdivision (c) has been given prior to the extension.

(3) The named insured has obtained replacement coverage or has agreed, in writing, within 60 days of the termination of the policy, to obtain that coverage.

(4) The policy is for a period of no more than 60 days and the insured is notified at the time of issuance that it may not be renewed.

(5) The named insured requests a change in the terms or conditions or risks covered by the policy within 60 days prior to the end of the policy period.

(6) The insurer has made a written offer to the insured to renew the policy at a premium rate increase of less than 25 percent.

(A) If the premium rate in the governing classification for the insured is to be increased 25 percent or greater and the insurer intends to renew the policy, the insurer shall provide a written notice of a renewal offer not less than 30 days prior to the policy renewal date. The governing classification shall be determined by the rules and regulations established in accordance with subdivision (c) of Section 11750.3.

(B) For purposes of this section, “premium rate” means the cost of insurance per unit of exposure prior to the application of individual risk variations based on loss or expense considerations such as scheduled rating and experience rating.
Cal. PRC § 5549 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 5549
Section 5549
Status: in_force

(a) The general manager has the following administrative and executive functions, powers, and duties. The general manager shall do all of the following:

(1) Enforce this article and all ordinances and regulations of the district.

(2) Appoint and remove subordinates, clerks, and other employees, and exercise supervision and control over all departments and offices of the district, subject to the personnel rules, civil service or merit system, and policies adopted by the board.

(3) Attend all meetings of the board unless excused by the board.

(4) Submit to the board for adoption any measures, ordinances, and regulations the general manager deems necessary or expedient.

(5) Enforce all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the district or its inhabitants in any contract and report any violations to the board or the police department, as appropriate.

(6) Prepare and submit the annual budget to the board and perform all other duties imposed by this article or by the board.

(b) (1) With the approval of the board, the general manager may bind the district, in accordance with board policy that has been adopted in an open meeting, and without advertising, for the payment for supplies, materials, labor, or other valuable consideration for any purpose, including new construction of a building, structure, or improvement, in amounts not exceeding fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). All expenditures shall be reported to the board of directors at its next regular meeting.

(2) A district may, by action of the board in an open meeting, increase the amount by which the general manager may bind the district above the fifty-thousand-dollar ($50,000) limit established in paragraph (1). An increase made pursuant to this paragraph shall not exceed an amount equal to 2 percent, for each fiscal year following the operative date of the last adjustment, of the amount in effect when the board’s action is adopted.

(c) (1) Notwithstanding subdivision (b), in a district with a population of 200,000 or more, and with the approval of the board, the general manager may bind the district, in accordance with board policy that has been adopted in an open meeting, for the payment for equipment, supplies, and materials for any purpose, including new construction of a building, structure, or improvement, excluding labor and services, when the annual aggregate cost does not exceed one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000).

(2) This subdivision applies only to the procurement of tangible equipment, supplies, and materials and shall not be interpreted to authorize the general manager to bind the district for labor or services, in an amount not exceeding one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000), that are customarily or historically performed by district employees.
Cal. WAT § 76010 — California Code / Code wat / Division 21 / Part 10 / Chapter 3 / Article 6 / Section 76010
Section 76010
Status: in_force

Upon the annexation of the petitioning district to the annexing district, the board of the annexing district shall file with the Secretary of State a certificate listing:

(a) The names of the annexing district and the petitioning district.

(b) The effective date of the annexation and of the dissolution of the petitioning district.

(c) The county or counties in which the two districts are located, and a description of the annexed land, or reference to a map showing the boundaries of such annexed land, which map shall be attached to the certificate, or reference to the county recorder’s office where a description of such boundaries has been recorded.

If the order annexing the petitioning district contains all of the information required to be in the certificate, the board may file a copy of the order in lieu of the certificate.
Cal. FIN § 642 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1 / Chapter 7 / Article 3 / Section 642
Section 642
Status: in_force

The commissioner may order an examination at the earliest possible date of a licensee for which the commissioner has appointed a conservator.
Cal. PUC § 11857.1 — California Code / Code puc / Division 6 / Chapter 3 / Article 2.7 / Section 11857.1
Section 11857.1
Status: in_force

To effectuate the increase as provided in Section 11857, the board of directors in office on January 1, 1994, shall, by resolution or ordinance adopted within 90 days after that date, divide the territory of the district into seven wards, and fix the boundaries thereof. The boundaries shall be fixed so that the wards are as equal in population as may be.
Cal. PUC § 50274 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 5 / Chapter 8 / Section 50274
Section 50274
Status: in_force

The resolution, together with the names of the members of the board, voting for and against it shall be published pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code in a newspaper published in the territory proposed to be annexed, or if there is no such paper, then in some newspaper of general circulation, circulated in such territory.
Cal. RTC § 20506 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 10.5 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 20506
Section 20506
Status: in_force

In the case of an owner-claimant, “household” includes the claimant and all other persons, except bona fide renters, minors, or students (as defined by Section 151(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code), whose principal place of residence is the residential dwelling of the claimant. In the case of a renter-claimant, “household” includes the claimant, his or her spouse, and all other persons who reside on the premises, except renters, minors, or students (as defined by Section 151(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code), and owners of the same principal place of residence.
Cal. SHC § 31131 — California Code / Code shc / Division 17 / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 31131
Section 31131
Status: in_force

The authority may adopt rules and regulations not inconsistent with the Vehicle Code for the control of traffic in the toll tunnel, to aid and insure the safe and orderly flow of traffic, and shall so far as practicable notify the public of such rules and regulations by signs placed along the route of the toll tunnel.
Cal. HSC § 2029 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 2029
Section 2029
Status: in_force

(a)  A majority of the board of trustees shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

(b)  Except as otherwise specifically provided to the contrary in this chapter, a recorded vote of a majority of those trustees present and voting is required on each action.

(c)  The board of trustees shall act only by ordinance, resolution, or motion.

(d)  The board of trustees shall keep a record of all of its acts, including financial transactions.

(e)  The board of trustees shall adopt rules for its proceedings.
Cal. HSC § 117938 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 14 / Chapter 4 / Section 117938
Section 117938
Status: in_force

(a) Small quantity generators using onsite steam sterilization, incineration, or microwave technology to treat medical waste are subject to biennial inspection of that onsite treatment facility by the enforcement agency and may be subject to the permitting requirements for onsite medical waste treatment facilities as determined by the enforcement agency.

(b) (1) The operators of the treatment equipment specified in subdivision (a) shall be required to receive training in the operation of the treatment equipment, proper protective equipment to wear, if any, how to clean up spills, and other information required to operate the treatment equipment in a safe and effective manner.

(2) Annual training for the operators shall be provided after the initial training has been completed.

(3) The training shall be documented for each treatment operator and retained on file at the generator facility for a minimum of two years. Training shall comply with applicable federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, including those found in Section 1910 of Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Cal. WIC § 14132.1 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 14132.1
Section 14132.1
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter “surgical center” means a surgical clinic that is licensed under Section 1203 of the Health and Safety Code. Pursuant to Section 14105, the director shall establish the rates of payment for services provided by surgical centers.
Cal. FGC § 701.5 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 701.5
Section 701.5
Status: in_force

The director or one or more of his designees may accept the office of director or alternate director of an entity established by a joint powers agreement providing for the establishment and conduct of an areawide waste management planning process in accordance with the provisions of Section 208 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Such office of director or alternate director of a joint powers entity is deemed compatible with the office of director and the office or employment of such persons as the director may so designate to serve such an entity established by a joint powers agreement.
Cal. MVC § 395.05 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 395.05
Section 395.05
Status: in_force

(a) Any public employee who is a member of the National Guard, shall be entitled to absent himself from his duties or service, without regard to the length of his public service, while engaged in the performance of ordered military or naval duty and while going to and returning from such duty, provided such duty is performed during such time as the Governor may have issued a proclamation of a state of extreme emergency or during such time as the National Guard may be on active duty in one or more of the situations described or included in Section 146 of this code provided such absence does not exceed the duration of such emergency. During the absence of such officer or employee while engaged in such military service during such emergency and while going to and returning from such duty, and for a period not to exceed 30 calendar days, he shall receive his salary or compensation as such officer or employee and shall not be subjected by any person directly or indirectly by reason of such absence to any loss or diminution of vacation or holiday privilege or be prejudiced by reason of such absence with reference to promotion or continuance in office, employment, reappointment to office, or reemployment.

(b) If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 3560) of Division 4 of Title 1 of the Government Code, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if such provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.