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Cal. PUC § 11853 — California Code / Code puc / Division 6 / Chapter 3 / Article 2.5 / Section 11853
Section 11853
Status: in_force

The two additional directors elected pursuant to this article shall take office immediately upon the issuance of the certificates of election by the secretary of the district. Thereafter, directors elected pursuant to the additional seats created by this article shall take office on the first day of January next following their election.
Cal. WAT § 53300 — California Code / Code wat / Division 15 / Part 9 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 53300
Section 53300
Status: in_force

The board may provide, by resolution entered in its minutes, such rate of interest upon warrants as it deems reasonable, not to exceed 12 percent per year.
Cal. HSC § 121310 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 105 / Part 4 / Chapter 14 / Section 121310
Section 121310
Status: in_force

A manufacturer, research institution, or researcher shall, prior to the administration of an AIDS vaccine to a research subject, obtain that woman’s informed consent, that shall comply with all applicable statutes and regulations.

(a)  The informed consent shall contain a statement that significant new findings developed during the course of the research that may relate to the subject’s willingness to continue participation will be provided to the subject.

(b)  A copy of the informed consent shall be maintained with the woman’s medical records.
Cal. LAB § 6110 — California Code / Code lab / Division 4.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 6110
Section 6110
Status: in_force

Any State agency may, by appropriate action, undertake to provide hospitalization, medical treatment and indemnity, including death benefits, to its employees and to their dependents for injury or death suffered from accident, irrespective of fault, occurring in the course of and arising out of the employment with such State agency, where the injury or death is not compensable under the provisions of Division 4 of this code.
Cal. COM § 2308 — California Code / Code com / Division 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 2308
Section 2308
Status: in_force

Unless otherwise agreed

(a) The place for delivery of goods is the seller’s place of business or if he has none his residence; but

(b) In a contract for sale of identified goods which to the knowledge of the parties at the time of contracting are in some other place, that place is the place for their delivery; and

(c) Documents of title may be delivered through customary banking channels.
Cal. FAC § 5851 — California Code / Code fac / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 8 / Article 7.5 / Section 5851
Section 5851
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this article, to enhance the state’s business and trade opportunities by authorizing the department to do all of the following:

(a) Perform nonregulatory services such as export market phytosanitary and product quality analyses, certification, diagnostics, inspections, quality assurance, and testing relating to nursery stock, plants, seed, or plant pests and diseases.

(b) Accredit and monitor or audit private entities as necessary.

(c) Establish charges sufficient to recover its costs for nonregulatory services such as export market phytosanitary and product quality activities.
Cal. FAM § 7580 — California Code / Code fam / Division 12 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Section 7580
Section 7580
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding subdivision (c) of Section 7573, a voluntary declaration of parentage that is signed by a minor parent does not establish parentage until 60 days after both signatories have reached 18 years of age or are emancipated, whichever first occurs.

(b) A person who signs a voluntary declaration of parentage as a minor may rescind the voluntary declaration of parentage at any time up to 60 days after the signatory reaches 18 years of age or becomes emancipated, whichever first occurs.

(c) A voluntary declaration of parentage signed by a minor creates a rebuttable presumption for or against parentage until the date that it establishes parentage as specified in subdivision (a).

(d) A voluntary declaration of parentage signed by a minor shall be admissible as evidence in a civil action to establish parentage of the minor named in the voluntary declaration.

(e) A voluntary declaration of parentage that is signed by a minor shall not be admissible as evidence in a criminal prosecution for violation of Section 261.5 of the Penal Code.
Cal. MVC § 1036 — California Code / Code mvc / Division 5 / Chapter 1 / Section 1036
Section 1036
Status: in_force

The members may voluntarily deposit money with a home, which the home shall receive and keep without charge as a trust fund.
Cal. RTC § 195.177 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 195.177
Section 195.177
Status: in_force

After the county auditor of the County of San Mateo has made the applicable certification to the Director of Finance pursuant to Section 195.176, the director shall, within 30 days after verification of the county auditor’s estimate, certify this amount to the Controller for allocation to the county. Upon receipt of certification from the Director of Finance, the Controller shall make the appropriate allocation to the county within 10 working days.
Cal. FIN § 10009 — California Code / Code fin / Division 2 / Chapter 10 / Section 10009
Section 10009
Status: in_force

This chapter shall become operative on January 1, 1991.
Cal. HSC § 33320.1 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 24 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 33320.1
Section 33320.1
Status: in_force

(a) “Project area” means, except as provided in Section 33320.2, 33320.3, 33320.4, or 33492.3, a predominantly urbanized area of a community that is a blighted area, the redevelopment of which is necessary to effectuate the public purposes declared in this part, and that is selected by the planning commission pursuant to Section 33322.

(b) As used in this section, “predominantly urbanized” means that not less than 80 percent of the land in the project area is either of the following:

(1)  Has been or is developed for urban uses.

(2)  Is an integral part of one or more areas developed for urban uses that are surrounded or substantially surrounded by parcels that have been or are developed for urban uses. Parcels separated by only an improved right-of-way shall be deemed adjacent for the purpose of this subdivision. Parcels that are not blighted shall not be included in the project area for the purpose of obtaining the allocation of taxes from the area pursuant to Section 33670 without other substantial justification for their inclusion.

(c) For the purposes of this section, a parcel of property as shown on the official maps of the county assessor is developed if that parcel is developed in a manner that is consistent with zoning standards or is otherwise permitted under law.

(d) The requirement that a project be predominantly urbanized shall apply only to a project area for which a final redevelopment plan is adopted on or after January 1, 1984, or to an area that is added to a project area by an amendment to a redevelopment plan, which amendment is adopted on or after January 1, 1984.
Cal. PRC § 40145 — California Code / Code prc / Division 30 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 40145
Section 40145
Status: in_force

“Jurisdiction” means a city, county, or regional agency that is approved by the board pursuant to Section 40975.
Cal. PROB § 144 — California Code / Code prob / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 144
Section 144
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), subject to Section 142, a waiver is enforceable under this section if the court determines either of the following:

(1) The waiver at the time of signing made a fair and reasonable disposition of the rights of the surviving spouse.

(2) The surviving spouse had, or reasonably should have had, an adequate knowledge of the property and financial obligations of the decedent and the decedent did not violate the duty imposed by subdivision (b) of Section 721 of the Family Code.

(b) If, after considering all relevant facts and circumstances, the court finds that enforcement of the waiver pursuant to subdivision (a) would be unconscionable under the circumstances existing at the time enforcement is sought, the court may refuse to enforce the waiver, enforce the remainder of the waiver without the unconscionable provisions, or limit the application of the unconscionable provisions to avoid an unconscionable result.

(c) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a), subdivision (b) of Section 721 of the Family Code does not apply if the waiver is enforceable under this section.
Cal. SHC § 954.6 — California Code / Code shc / Division 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 954.6
Section 954.6
Status: in_force

(a) A board of supervisors, by resolution, may terminate the maintenance of all or a portion of a county highway if it finds that another public agency will maintain the highway or that portion of it pursuant to an agreement meeting the requirements of Section 941.6. The resolution terminating maintenance shall identify the county highway, or portion of it, for which maintenance will be terminated and also the agency that will perform the maintenance. A certified copy of the resolution shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder.

(b) As to each county highway, or portion of a county highway, for which the board terminates maintenance pursuant to subdivision (a), the county shall post signs at each intersection of that highway with a maintained highway, if any, indicating that the county no longer maintains the highway. The signs shall be clearly visible from the traveled highway and shall read: “This road not maintained by ____ County. ____ County is not responsible for any loss or injury resulting from use of this road.” The county shall provide adequate maintenance for the signs to ensure that for a period of one year each sign remains posted in the appropriate place and the message is legible.

(c) After a resolution adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) is duly recorded in the office of the county recorder and the signs required by subdivision (b) are posted, while the agreement entered into pursuant to subdivision (a) is in effect, the county shall not be liable for the death of, or injury to, any person or for damage to any real or personal property resulting from a dangerous condition of the highway or portion of the highway, as described in the resolution, caused by inadequate maintenance.
Cal. WAT § 75168.5 — California Code / Code wat / Division 21 / Part 7 / Chapter 2 / Article 7 / Section 75168.5
Section 75168.5
Status: in_force

The special assessment shall be levied as generally provided in Chapters 1 (commencing with Section 75350) and 2 (commencing with Section 75370) of Part 8 of this division and when collected shall be paid to the treasurer for repayment to the district.
Cal. RTC § 18801 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 10.2 / Chapter 3 / Article 9 / Section 18801
Section 18801
Status: in_force

(a) Any individual may designate on the tax return that a contribution in excess of the tax liability, if any, be made to the California Firefighters’ Memorial Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund, which is established by Section 18802. That designation is to be used as a voluntary checkoff on the tax return.

(b) The contributions shall be in full dollar amounts and may be made individually by each signatory on the joint return.

(c) A designation shall be made for any taxable year on the initial return for that taxable year, and once made shall be irrevocable. In the event that payments and credits reported on the return, together with any other credits associated with the taxpayer’s account, do not exceed the taxpayer’s liability, the return shall be treated as though no designation has been made. In the event that no designee is specified, the contribution shall be transferred to the General Fund, after reimbursement of the direct actual costs of the Franchise Tax Board for the collection and the administration of funds under this article.

(d) In the event a taxpayer designates a contribution to more than one account or fund listed on the tax return, and the amount available for designation is insufficient to satisfy the total amount designated, the contribution shall be allocated among the designees on a pro rata basis.

(e) The Franchise Tax Board shall revise the forms of the return to include a space labeled the “California Firefighters’ Memorial Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund” to allow for the designation permitted. The forms shall also include in the instructions information that the contribution may be in the amount of one dollar ($1) or more and that the contribution shall be used to construct and maintain a memorial to California firefighters on the grounds of the State Capitol.

(f) A deduction shall be allowed under Article 6 (commencing with Section 17201) of Chapter 3 of Part 10 for any contribution made pursuant to subdivision (a).
Cal. BPC § 2514.5 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 24 / Section 2514.5
Section 2514.5
Status: in_force

(a) Within 60 days following January 1, 1998, the board shall adopt regulations setting forth educational requirements. To develop these regulations, the board shall update the educational requirements set forth in Sections 2512.5, 2513, and 2514. These updated sections shall reflect national standards for the practice of midwifery and shall be subject to public hearings prior to adoption. The board shall review and update the regulations every two years.

(b) The board shall adopt the written examination required by this article by July 1, 1994.
Cal. CIV § 6630 — California Code / Code civ / Division 4 / Part 5.3 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 6630
Section 6630
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this article, “operating rule” means a regulation adopted by the board that applies generally to the management and operation of the common interest development or the conduct of the business and affairs of the association.
Cal. HSC § 116036 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 10 / Chapter 5 / Article 5 / Section 116036
Section 116036
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares both of the following:

(a) In California, drowning is the leading cause of death for children 4 years of age and younger, the second leading cause of death for children 5 to 14 years of age, inclusive, and the third leading cause of death for teenagers and youth 15 to 24 years of age, inclusive.

(b) Swim instruction provided by persons who are qualified and certified pursuant to Section 116033 increases swim skills and water competency, the development of which is both well established through evidence-based research to have an impact on reducing drowning and is declared an essential component of California’s actions toward preventing drowning for all ages of children and adults.
Cal. BPC § 7801 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 12.5 / Article 1 / Section 7801
Section 7801
Status: in_force

(a) “Board,” as used in this chapter, means the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists established under Section 6710. Any reference in any law or regulation to the Board for Geologists and Geophysicists or the State Board of Registration for Geologists and Geophysicists shall be deemed to refer to the Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists.

(b) The board shall succeed to, and is vested with, all the duties, powers, purposes, responsibilities, and jurisdiction previously vested in the Board for Geologists and Geophysicists.

(c) The board shall receive two personnel years that were previously allocated to the Board for Geologists and Geophysicists for the performance of the board’s responsibilities under this chapter.
Cal. SHC § 30304 — California Code / Code shc / Division 17 / Chapter 1 / Article 6 / Section 30304
Section 30304
Status: in_force

All tolls or other revenues received from the operation of any toll bridge or other highway crossing, transportation facilities, or additional transportation facilities acquired or constructed with the proceeds of bonds issued and sold pursuant to this chapter shall be paid over by the department at least monthly to the State Treasurer who shall deposit them forthwith in such depositary or depositaries as are authorized by law to receive deposits of state funds, to the credit of a special fund to be designated as the toll revenue fund of the particular toll bridge or other highway crossing, transportation facilities, or additional transportation facilities producing the tolls or revenue, which fund shall at all times be kept segregated and set apart from all other funds.
Cal. PUC § 738 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 738
Section 738
Status: in_force

For the purpose of Sections 734 to 737, inclusive, the cause of action shall accrue upon the delivery or tender of delivery of the shipment or the performance of the service or the furnishing of the commodity or product with respect to which complaint is filed or claim made. The remedies in those sections shall be cumulative and in addition to any other remedy or remedies in this part provided in case of failure of a public utility to obey an order or decision of the commission.
Cal. BPC § 22392 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 17 / Article 6 / Section 22392
Section 22392
Status: in_force

Every invention developer shall maintain all records and correspondence relating to performance of each invention development service contract for a period of not less than three years after expiration of the term of each such contract.
Cal. WAT § 71933 — California Code / Code wat / Division 20 / Part 7 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 71933
Section 71933
Status: in_force

Each ballot will give the voter the option of voting in favor of or in opposition to the formation of the improvement district and incurring indebtedness by the issuance of bonds of the district for the improvement district.
Cal. WIC § 10606.1 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 10606.1
Section 10606.1
Status: in_force

(a) The department and county welfare departments shall have access to computer information maintained in the files of the Employment Development Department pursuant to Sections 1094 and 1095 of the Unemployment Insurance Code.

(b) The county shall access the information maintained in the Employment Development Department pursuant to Sections 1094 and 1095 of the Unemployment Insurance Code to determine if the applicant for, or recipient of, public social services may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits or disability insurance benefits. If the information reveals that the applicant for, or recipient of, public social services may actually be eligible for a specified amount of weekly unemployment insurance benefits or disability insurance benefits, the county may require the applicant or recipient to make an application for unemployment insurance benefits or disability insurance benefits.

(c) Subdivision (b) shall not be construed to require or used as justification for a county to upgrade or change its computer system in order to comply with that subdivision.
Cal. PUC § 100162 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 12 / Chapter 5 / Article 5 / Section 100162
Section 100162
Status: in_force

The VTA may lease or contract for the use of its transit facilities, or any portion thereof, to any operator, and may provide for subleases by an operator upon terms and conditions as it deems in the public interest. The word “operator” as used in this section means any public agency or any person.
Cal. BPC § 1244.1 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 3 / Section 1244.1
Section 1244.1
Status: in_force

Thirty days prior to operating a program of nondiagnostic general health assessment, the entity or person operating that program shall file the following documentation with the local health officer in each county in which the program shall operate:

(a) The location of the program, the type and kind of nondiagnostic general health assessments being conducted, the dates and times of operation of programs, and evidence that the program shall be operated in compliance with Section 1244.

(b) The local health officer shall be notified in writing of any changes to occur in locations, dates, or times indicated in the documentation required in subdivision (a). The local health officer shall be notified of any changes at least 24 hours prior to the program operating at the different locations, dates, or times.
Cal. WAT § 8302 — California Code / Code wat / Division 5 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 8302
Section 8302
Status: in_force

The department shall have charge of all expenditures unless otherwise provided by law for all public works relating to general river and harbor improvements, including reclamation and drainage of lands.
Cal. EVID § 1037.7 — California Code / Code evid / Division 8 / Chapter 4 / Article 8.7 / Section 1037.7
Section 1037.7
Status: in_force

As used in this article, “domestic violence” means “domestic violence” as defined in Section 6211 of the Family Code.
Cal. WIC § 14504.3 — California Code / Code wic / Division 9 / Part 3 / Chapter 8.5 / Section 14504.3
Section 14504.3
Status: in_force

(a) The Information and Education Program shall be a continuing program within the Office of Family Planning with the goal of decreasing teenage pregnancies through educational programs that equip teens at high risk for pregnancy with the knowledge, understanding, and behavioral skills necessary to make responsible decisions regarding at-risk behavior.

(b) (1) The program shall target youths in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, schools, juvenile justice facilities, community-based settings, social services and youth agencies, and foster care programs.

(2) The program shall also focus on parents of high-risk youths and other adults responsible for serving youths at risk in an effort to assist them with effective tools for counseling at-risk youth regarding responsible behavior.

(c) Priority for funding under this program shall be given to the following:

(1) Programs that will increase youths’ knowledge and ability to deal responsibly with their own sexuality and the social pressures affecting them.

(2) Programs that will enhance the ability of parents and other parenting adults to fulfill their roles as the primary sex educators of their children.

(d) Grants shall be made available to qualified public or private nonprofit providers for implementation of the Information and Education Program.

(e) This section shall be implemented to the extent funding is made available through the federal government, or in the annual Budget Act or another state statute, or any combination of any sources of funding.
Cal. FIN § 6511 — California Code / Code fin / Division 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 6511
Section 6511
Status: in_force

Loans secured by real property may be sold to, and are legal investments for, among others, any public or private pension fund, credit union, labor union fund, or public employee association and may be purchased by those institutions directly from an association. Nothing in this subdivision shall be construed as altering any limits imposed by law on the extent of participation in an investment that is made by any entity covered by this subdivision.