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Cal. VEH § 468 — California Code / Code veh / Division 1 / Section 468
Section 468
Status: in_force

The department shall commence the “permanent trailer identification plate program,” on or after December 31, 2001, and may designate the method, consistent with this code, to be used by trailers, as defined in Section 5014.1, to receive an assigned permanent trailer identification plate for all trailers, except for trailer coaches and park trailers as described in subdivision (b) of Section 18010 of the Health and Safety Code, for identification purposes. An auxiliary dolly or tow dolly may be assigned a permanent trailer identification plate. The plate shall be in a size and design as determined by the department.
Cal. HSC § 78135 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 45 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 78135
Section 78135
Status: in_force

“Remove” or “removal” includes the cleanup or removal of released hazardous substances from the environment or the taking of other actions as may be necessary to prevent, minimize, or mitigate damage that may otherwise result from a release or threatened release, as further defined by Section 101(23) of the federal act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 9601(23)).
Cal. INS § 11532.7 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 13 / Article 2 / Section 11532.7
Section 11532.7
Status: in_force

The articles of incorporation or the bylaws may provide that the directors may be divided into two or more classes whose terms of office shall expire at different times, but no term shall continue longer than six years. In the absence of such provisions, each director, except members of the board of directors at the time the insurer is mutualized, shall be elected for a term of one year. All directors shall hold office for the term for which they are elected and until their successors are elected and qualified. A director may, but need not be a member or policyholder of the insurer of which he is acting as director. Vacancies in the board of directors may be filled by a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum, and each director so elected shall hold office until the next annual meeting.
Cal. BPC § 16101 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 16101
Section 16101
Status: in_force

The boards of supervisors in their respective counties may for the purpose of revenue license individuals acting as hawkers, itinerant peddlers or itinerant vendors, other than merchants having a fixed place of business in the county, their employees, and farmers selling farm products produced by them.
Cal. HSC § 7054.8 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 7054.8
Section 7054.8
Status: in_force

(a) Except with the express written permission of the person entitled to control the disposition of the remains, no person shall do any of the following:

(1) Hydrolyze the remains of more than one person at the same time in the same hydrolysis chamber, or introduce the remains of a second person into a hydrolysis chamber until dissolution of any preceding remains has been terminated and reasonable efforts have been employed to remove all fragments of the preceding remains. The fact that there is residue in the hydrolysis chamber or other equipment or any container used in a prior hydrolysis is not a violation of this section.

(2) Dispose of or scatter hydrolyzed human remains in a manner or in such a location that the remains are commingled with those of another person. This paragraph shall not apply to the scattering of hydrolyzed human remains at sea from individual containers or to the disposal in a dedicated cemetery of accumulated residue removed from processing equipment.

(3) Place hydrolyzed human remains or other remains of more than one person in the same container or the same interment space. This paragraph shall not apply to the following:

(A) Interment of members of the same family in a common container designed for the hydrolyzed human remains of more than one person.

(B) Interment in a space or container that has been previously designated at the time of sale as being intended for the interment of remains of more than one person.

(C) Disposal in a dedicated cemetery of residue removed from processing equipment.

(b) Written acknowledgment from the person entitled to control the disposition of the hydrolyzed human remains shall be obtained by the person with whom arrangements are made for disposition of the remains on a form that includes, but is not limited to, the following information: “The human body is hydrolyzed with organic protein-based material such as wool, silk, cotton, or other protein-based material in the hydrolysis chamber. Bone fragments are not hydrolyzable and, as a result, remain in the chamber. The hydrolyzed remains will be dried and crushed, pulverized, or ground to facilitate inurnment or scattering.” The acknowledgment shall be filed and retained, for at least five years, by the person who disposes of or inters the remains.

(c) A person, including any corporation or partnership, that violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(d) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2020.
Cal. INS § 1855.1 — California Code / Code ins / Division 1 / Part 2 / Chapter 9 / Article 4 / Section 1855.1
Section 1855.1
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this article to promote competition in the insurance business and provide a means whereby insurance consumers can more easily comparison shop for insurance coverage by allowing insurance advisory organizations to develop and draft for use by all insurers in California common forms, coverages, endorsements, and manuals for insurance policies and bonds.
Cal. WIC § 5254.1 — California Code / Code wic / Division 5 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 4 / Section 5254.1
Section 5254.1
Status: in_force

The person delivering the copy of the notice of certification to the person certified shall, at the time of delivery, inform the person certified of his or her legal right to a judicial review by habeas corpus, and shall explain that term to the person certified, and inform the person of his or her right to counsel, including court-appointed counsel pursuant to Section 5276.
Cal. ELEC § 14100 — California Code / Code elec / Division 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 14100
Section 14100
Status: in_force

The county elections official, in providing the materials required by this division, shall not be required to utilize the services of the county purchasing agent.
Cal. HSC § 111695 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 5 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 111695
Section 111695
Status: in_force

Any cosmetic is adulterated if it is not a hair dye and it is, or it bears or contains, a color additive that is unsafe within the meaning of Section 111665.
Cal. ELEC § 328 — California Code / Code elec / Division 0.5 / Chapter 4 / Section 328
Section 328
Status: in_force

“Local election” is a municipal, county, or district election.
Cal. PUC § 742.5 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 742.5
Section 742.5
Status: in_force

(a) No telephone corporation which operates within a service area shall provide billing and collection services for either of the following:

(1) Any telephone corporation which has not obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity but is required to do so.

(2) Any person or corporation providing billing and collection services for any telephone corporation which has not obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity but is required to do so.

(b) Subdivision (a) does not prohibit a telephone corporation operating within a service area from providing billing and collection services for a provider of enhanced service, as defined by Section 64.702 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(c) No telephone corporation which provides billing and collection services for any call placed by a subscriber of the telephone corporation from a coin-activated telephone available for public use owned or operated by other than a telephone corporation shall transmit any charge which is in excess of the maximum tariff rate or charge for that call placed from that telephone, as determined by the commission. Any reasonable cost incurred by the telephone corporation in verifying any such charge may be included in the fees or charges for conducting the billing and collection services. The commission shall adopt rules and procedures for the implementation of this subdivision.
Cal. HSC § 4640.6 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 5 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 4640.6
Section 4640.6
Status: in_force

The governing body of a city may, by a two-thirds vote, require the owners of property within a district to pay a reasonable fee for connecting to any sanitary sewer improvement acquired or constructed pursuant to this chapter.
Cal. VEH § 23309 — California Code / Code veh / Division 11 / Chapter 13 / Article 3 / Section 23309
Section 23309
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to extenuating circumstances and holidays, the issuing agency, directly or through a third-party vendor, shall maintain a customer service telephone line that shall be operated by a live person for at least 35 hours per week between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and an additional 5 hours per week between the hours of 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., or on a Saturday. The customer service telephone line shall be available to address questions related to acquiring a transponder or other electronic toll payment device, paying toll notices, disputing tolls and penalties, setting up payment plans, and registering the license plate of a vehicle to a transponder or other electronic toll payment device account.

(b) The customer service telephone line shall provide language interpreter services and assistance for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.

(c) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2024.
Cal. FGC § 2089.18 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 3 / Chapter 1.5 / Article 3.7 / Section 2089.18
Section 2089.18
Status: in_force

The suspension and revocation of the agreement shall be governed by suspension and revocation regulations adopted by the department.
Cal. WAT § 1054 — California Code / Code wat / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 1054
Section 1054
Status: in_force

The board and the department may certify to all of their official acts and may certify copies of all official documents and orders filed in their respective offices. For the purpose of making such certifications, the board and the department may adopt seals.
Cal. SHC § 6492 — California Code / Code shc / Division 7 / Part 5 / Chapter 5.5 / Section 6492
Section 6492
Status: in_force

After the apportionment has been determined pursuant to Section 6491.5, an application signed by all persons owning an interest in the original lot or parcel of land may be filed with the legislative body, requesting that the assessment as apportioned be adopted.
Cal. HSC § 40610 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 3 / Chapter 5.8 / Section 40610
Section 40610
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares as follows:

(a) Residents of the San Joaquin Valley suffer some of the worst air quality in the world. This poor air quality poses a significant threat to public health, the environment, and the economy of the valley.

(b) The extreme difficulty for the valley to meet state and federal ambient air quality standards requires an urgent and unified program that combines more strict clean air rules and regulations and ongoing funding to clean up those sources that cannot be regulated effectively.

(c) The purpose of this chapter is to establish a program for the San Joaquin Valley to achieve state and federal ambient air quality standards by the earliest practicable date.
Cal. PRC § 2001 — California Code / Code prc / Division 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 2001
Section 2001
Status: in_force

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions hereinafter set forth shall govern the construction of Division II of this code.
Cal. PROB § 703 — California Code / Code prob / Division 2 / Part 15 / Chapter 1 / Section 703
Section 703
Status: in_force

“Depositor” means a natural person who deposits the person’s document with an attorney.
Cal. BPC § 26250 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 10 / Chapter 23 / Section 26250
Section 26250
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provision of this chapter or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.
Cal. HSC § 8112 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 8 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 8112
Section 8112
Status: in_force

Records required to be kept under Division 7 (commencing with Section 7000) or this division may be kept in original form or by photocopy, microfilm, microfiche, laser disc, or any other method that can produce an accurate reproduction of the original record.
Cal. FIN § 18216 — California Code / Code fin / Division 7 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 18216
Section 18216
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 18211, an appraisal fee may be charged to an applicant or borrower by an industrial loan company in connection with an application or request for any loan having a face amount in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000) that is secured primarily by real property whether or not the loan is made. That fee shall not exceed the actual cost of the appraisal. The appraisal shall be rendered to the industrial loan company in writing by a qualified appraiser approved pursuant to Title XI of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, Public Law 101-73, and any applicable regulations, guidelines, and policies adopted thereunder. Only one fee for appraising the same real property made in connection with the same applicant or borrower may be collected unless the applicant or borrower has obtained a new or additional loan and more than one year has elapsed since the prior appraisal. The fee is not included in charges as defined in this division or in computing the maximum charges that may be made under this division.

(b) If an appraisal fee is charged, a copy of the appraisal report shall be provided by the industrial loan company upon the request of the borrower or applicant at or before the closing of a loan transaction.
Cal. RTC § 30148 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 13 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 30148
Section 30148
Status: in_force

Whenever any distributor fails to comply with any provision of this part or any rule or regulations of the board prescribed and adopted under this part, the board upon hearing, after giving the distributor at least 10 days’ notice in writing specifying the time and place of hearing and requiring him to show cause why his license should not be revoked, may revoke the license held by him. The notice may be served personally or by mail in the manner prescribed for service of notice of a deficiency determination. The board shall not issue a new license to a distributor whose license has been revoked unless it is satisfied that he will comply with the provisions of this part and the rules and regulations of the board.
Cal. WAT § 14004 — California Code / Code wat / Division 7 / Chapter 16 / Article 1 / Section 14004
Section 14004
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(a) “Committee” means the Safe Drinking Water Finance Committee created by Section 14032.

(b) “Cost-per-connection” means the total amount of funds in grants or loans, or combination thereof, to be provided by the department to a supplier for any project, divided by the number of service connections in the water system.

(c) “Department” means the Department of Water Resources.

(d) “Domestic water system” means a system for the provision to the public of piped water for human consumption, if the system has at least five service connections or regularly supplies water to at least 25 individuals. The term includes any water supply, treatment, storage, and distribution facilities under the control of the operator of the system.

(e) “Fund” means the California Safe Drinking Water Fund created pursuant to Section 14010.

(f) “Supplier” or “supplier of water” means any person, partnership, corporation, association, or other entity or political subdivision of the state which owns or operates a domestic water system.

(g) “Federal assistance” means funds available, or which may become available, to a supplier either directly or through allocation by the state from the federal government as grants or loans for the improvement of domestic water systems.

(h) “Treatment works” means any devices or systems used in the treatment of water supplies, including necessary lands, which render water supplies pure, wholesome, and potable for domestic purposes.

(i) “Project” means proposed facilities for the construction, improvement, or rehabilitation of the domestic water system, and may include water supply, treatment works, and all or part of a water distribution system, if necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter.

(j) “Public agency” means any city, county, city and county, district, joint powers authority, or other political subdivision of the state which owns or operates a domestic water system. For purposes of this chapter, Chapter 10.2 (commencing with Section 13810), Chapter 10.5 (commencing with Section 13850), Chapter 10.6 (commencing with Section 13880), and Chapter 10.7 (commencing with Section 13895) a political subdivision of the state may be any public agency.
Cal. FIN § 14808 — California Code / Code fin / Division 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 14808
Section 14808
Status: in_force

All amounts paid on shares or on certificates for funds of an expelled or withdrawn member, with any dividends or interest credited thereto to the date of withdrawal or expulsion, shall be paid to such members as funds become available, and after deducting all amounts due from the member to the credit union. Withdrawing or expelled members have no further rights in the credit union, but are not by expulsion or withdrawal released from any liability to the credit union or its creditors.
Cal. HSC § 113917 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 7 / Chapter 2 / Section 113917
Section 113917
Status: in_force

“Swap meet” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 21661 of the Business and Professions Code.
Cal. BPC § 6980.43 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 8.5 / Article 6 / Section 6980.43
Section 6980.43
Status: in_force

The application for registration under this article shall be on a form prescribed by the director and shall be accompanied by the fee as prescribed in this chapter.
Cal. HSC § 1367.001 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 2.2 / Article 5 / Section 1367.001
Section 1367.001
Status: in_force

(a) An individual or group health care service plan contract shall not establish either of the following:

(1) Lifetime limits on the dollar value of any covered benefits for an enrollee, whether provided in network or out of network.

(2) Annual limits on the dollar value of any covered benefits for an enrollee, whether provided in network or out of network.

(b) Subdivision (a) does not prevent a group health care service plan contract from placing annual or lifetime per-enrollee limits on specific covered benefits that are not essential health benefits, as defined under Section 1367.005, to the extent that those limits are otherwise permitted under state law.

(c) This section does not apply to a health care service plan contract or insurance policy issued, sold, renewed, or offered for health care services or coverage provided in the Medi-Cal program (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code), the Medi-Cal Access Program (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 15810) of Part 3.3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code), or the California Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 15870) of Part 3.3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code).

(d) This section does not apply to a specialized health care service plan that does not cover an essential health benefit, as defined under Section 1367.005, or a Medicare supplement policy.
Cal. HSC § 7010.1 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 7 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 7010.1
Section 7010.1
Status: in_force

(a) “Hydrolysis” means the process by which the following two steps are taken:

(1) The reduction of the body of a deceased person to its essential organic components and bone fragments by alkaline hydrolysis. “Alkaline hydrolysis” is a process using heat or heat and applied pressure, water, and potassium hydroxide or sodium hydroxide in a hydrolysis chamber.

(2) The processing of the remains after removal from the hydrolysis chamber pursuant to Section 7010.3.

(b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2020.
Cal. WAT § 24506 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 8 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 24506
Section 24506
Status: in_force

Whenever there is in any fund of the district money in excess of that required for the purposes of the fund up to the time when any part of the next annual assessment levied or to be levied in the district will become delinquent, the district may purchase with this surplus money or any part of it any of its outstanding bonds not yet due.
Cal. HSC § 44325 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 26 / Part 6 / Chapter 2 / Section 44325
Section 44325
Status: in_force

Any solid waste disposal facility in compliance with Section 41805.5 is in compliance with the emissions inventory requirements of this part.
Cal. BPC § 5082.5 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 5 / Section 5082.5
Section 5082.5
Status: in_force

The board may give credit to a candidate who has passed all or part of the examination in another state if the members of the board determine that the standards under which the examination was held are as high as the standards established for the examination in this chapter.
Cal. INS § 1885 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 1885
Section 1885
Status: in_force

In marine insurance, a person who has an interest in the thing from which profits are expected to proceed, has an insurable interest in the profits.
Cal. SHC § 18602 — California Code / Code shc / Division 14 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 18602
Section 18602
Status: in_force

This part provides an alternative system for the maintenance and operation of a street lighting system within cities, and the provisions of this part shall not apply to nor affect any other provisions of this code. When any proceedings are commenced under this part, the provisions of this part and no others shall apply to all such proceedings.
Cal. SHC § 18303 — California Code / Code shc / Division 14 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 18303
Section 18303
Status: in_force

Unless the particular provision or the context otherwise requires, the definitions and general provisions contained in this chapter shall govern the construction of this part.