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Cal. PCC § 20293 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 15 / Section 20293
Section 20293
Status: in_force

In case of an emergency, the board may, by resolution passed by a majority vote of all its members, declare and determine that public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health, or property and thereupon proceed to expend or enter into a contract involving the expenditure of any sum needed in the emergency without observance of the provisions requiring contracts, bids, or notice. If notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the board shall also comply with Chapter 2.5 (commencing with Section 22050).
Cal. HSC § 102750 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 102 / Part 1 / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 102750
Section 102750
Status: in_force

Whenever the mother and the other genetic parent or intended parent acknowledges parentage of a child by affidavit, and in the absence of conflicting information on the originally registered certificate of live birth, an application including the affidavits may be filed with the office of the State Registrar upon a form provided for that purpose.
Cal. FIN § 620 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 620
Section 620
Status: in_force

If the licensee whose property and business has been taken pursuant to Section 592 is insured by a Federal Insurance Agency, the commissioner may tender to the appropriate Federal Insurance Agency an appointment as conservator, liquidator, or receiver of the licensee. The commissioner shall determine whether the licensee whose property and business has been taken shall be liquidated or conserved. If the Federal Insurance Agency accepts the appointment, the Federal Insurance Agency shall have, in addition to any powers conferred by applicable federal law, the powers conferred on the commissioner pursuant to this chapter.
Cal. INS § 12921.8 — California Code / Code ins / Division 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 12921.8
Section 12921.8
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may do the following:

(1) Issue a cease and desist order to a person who has acted in a capacity for which a license, registration, or certificate of authority from the commissioner was required but not possessed.

(2) Issue a cease and desist order to a person who has aided or abetted a person described in paragraph (1).

(3) Impose a monetary penalty, pursuant to an order to show cause, on a person described in paragraph (1) or (2). The monetary penalty shall be the greater of the following:

(A) Five times the amount of money received by the person for acting in the capacity for which the license, registration, or certificate of authority was required but not possessed.

(B) Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for each day the person acted in the capacity for which the license, registration, or certificate of authority was required but not possessed. In the absence of contrary evidence, it shall be presumed that a person continuously acted in a capacity for which a license, registration, or certificate of authority was required on each day from the date of the earliest such act until the date those acts were discontinued, as proven by the person at a hearing.

(b) A person to whom a cease and desist order or order to show cause has been issued, may, within seven days after service of the order, if a hearing has not already been scheduled by the commissioner, request a hearing by filing a request for the hearing with the commissioner. The hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340), Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 11370), Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 11400), and Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), and the commissioner shall have all the powers granted therein.

(c) A person who has a hearing pursuant to subdivision (b) shall be entitled to have the proceedings and the order of the commissioner reviewed by means of any remedy provided by the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340), Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 11370), Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 11400), and Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code).
Cal. BPC § 2837.105 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 6 / Article 8.5 / Section 2837.105
Section 2837.105
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The board shall request the department’s Office of Professional Examination Services, or an equivalent organization, to perform an occupational analysis of nurse practitioners performing the functions specified in subdivision (c) of Section 2837.103 pursuant to that subdivision.

(2) The board, together with the Office of Professional Examination Services, shall assess the alignment of the competencies tested in the national nurse practitioner certification examination required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 2837.103 with the occupational analysis performed according to paragraph (1). This paragraph shall not apply to a national nurse practitioner certification examination discontinued before January 1, 2017.

(3) The occupational analysis shall be completed by January 1, 2023.

(4) If the assessment performed according to paragraph (2) identifies additional competencies necessary to perform the functions specified in subdivision (c) of Section 2837.103 pursuant to that subdivision that are not sufficiently validated by the national nurse practitioner board certification examination required by subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 2837.103, the board shall identify and develop a supplemental exam that properly validates identified competencies.

(b) The examination process shall be regularly reviewed pursuant to Section 139.
Cal. HSC § 1429 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 2.4 / Section 1429
Section 1429
Status: in_force

(a) Each class “AA” and class “A” citation specified in subdivisions (c) and (d) of Section 1424 that is issued, or a copy or copies thereof, shall be prominently posted for 120 days. The citation or copy shall be posted in a place or places in plain view of the patients or residents in the long-term health care facility, persons visiting those patients or residents, and persons who inquire about placement in the facility.

(1) The citation shall be posted in at least the following locations in the facility:

(A) An area accessible and visible to members of the public.

(B) An area used for employee breaks.

(C) An area used by residents for communal functions, such as dining, resident council meetings, or activities.

(2) The citation, along with a cover sheet, shall be posted on a white or light-colored sheet of paper, at least 8 1/2 by 11 inches in size, that includes all of the following information:

(A) The full name of the facility, in a clear and easily readable font in at least 28-point type.

(B) The full address of the facility, in a clear and easily readable font in at least 20-point type.

(C) Whether the citation is class “AA” or class “A.”

(3) The facility may post the plan of correction.

(4) The facility may post a statement disputing the citation or a statement showing the appeal status, or both.

(5) The facility may remove and discontinue the posting required by this section if the citation is withdrawn or dismissed by the department.

(b) Each class “B” citation specified in subdivision (e) of Section 1424 that is issued pursuant to this section and that has become final, or a copy or copies thereof, shall be retained by the licensee at the facility cited until the violation is corrected to the satisfaction of the department. Each citation shall be made promptly available by the licensee for inspection or examination by any member of the public who so requests. In addition, every licensee shall post in a place or places in plain view of the patient or resident in the long-term health care facility, persons visiting those patients or residents, and persons who inquire about placement in the facility, a prominent notice informing those persons that copies of all final uncorrected citations issued by the department to the facility will be made promptly available by the licensee for inspection by any person who so requests.

(c) A violation of this section shall constitute a class “B” violation, and shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000), as provided in subdivision (e) of Section 1424. Notwithstanding Section 1290, a violation of this section shall not constitute a crime. Fines imposed pursuant to this section shall be deposited into the State Health Facilities Citation Penalties Account, created pursuant to Section 1417.2.
Cal. WIC § 4717 — California Code / Code wic / Division 4.5 / Chapter 7 / Article 4 / Section 4717
Section 4717
Status: in_force

The hearing office, in collaboration with the department, shall establish and maintain an advisory committee composed of stakeholders including recipients and family members, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, the protection and advocacy agency identified in Section 4900 et. seq and designated by the Governor to fulfill the requirements and assurances of the federal Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, contained in Chapter 144 (commencing with Section 15001) of Title 42 of the United States Code, representatives of regional centers, advocacy organizations, and the Association of Regional Center Agencies. The advisory committee shall meet at least semiannually and assist the hearing office by providing nonbinding recommendations for improvements to fair hearing and mediation operations.
Cal. BPC § 3612 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 8.2 / Article 1 / Section 3612
Section 3612
Status: in_force

The California Board of Naturopathic Medicine is hereby created within the Department of Consumer Affairs.
Cal. HSC § 50458 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 31 / Part 2 / Chapter 2 / Section 50458
Section 50458
Status: in_force

The department shall assist and advise the Office of Planning and Research on the performance of functions specified in Section 65040.3 of the Government Code.
Cal. FIN § 2149 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1.2 / Chapter 8 / Section 2149
Section 2149
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner may issue an order suspending or revoking a license, or taking possession of and placing a licensee in receivership, if after notice and an opportunity for hearing, the commissioner finds that:

(1) The licensee is violating this division or a regulation adopted or an order issued under this division, or a condition of approval issued under this division.

(2) The licensee does not cooperate with an examination or investigation by the commissioner.

(3) The licensee engages in fraud, intentional misrepresentation, or gross negligence.

(4) The competence, experience, character, or general fitness of the licensee, or any director, officer, employee, or person in control of a licensee, indicates that it is not in the public interest to permit the person to provide money transmission services.

(5) The licensee engages in an unsafe or unsound practice.

(6) The licensee is insolvent, suspends payment of its obligations, or makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.

(7) The licensee does not remove an agent after the commissioner issues and serves upon the licensee a final order including a finding that the agent has violated this division.

(8) The licensee has applied for an adjudication of bankruptcy, reorganization, arrangement, or other relief under any bankruptcy, reorganization, insolvency, or moratorium law, or any person has applied for any such relief under that law against the licensee and the licensee has by any affirmative act approved of or consented to the action or the relief has been granted.

(9) Any fact or condition exists that, if it had existed at the time when the licensee applied for its license, would have been grounds for denying the application.

(b) In determining whether a licensee is engaging in an unsafe or unsound practice, the commissioner may consider the size and condition of the licensee’s provision of money transmission services, the magnitude of the loss, the gravity of the violation of this division, and the previous conduct of the person involved.
Cal. INS § 10369.10 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 10369.10
Section 10369.10
Status: in_force

A disability policy may contain a provision in the form set forth herein.

Conformity With State Statutes: Any provision of this policy which, on its effective date, is in conflict with the statutes of the state in which the insured resides on such date is hereby amended to conform to the minimum requirements of such statutes.
Cal. HSC § 5472 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 5 / Part 3 / Chapter 6 / Article 4 / Section 5472
Section 5472
Status: in_force

After fees, rates, tolls, rentals or other charges are fixed pursuant to this article, any person may pay such fees, rates, tolls, rentals or other charges under protest and bring an action against the city or city and county in the superior court to recover any money which the legislative body refuses to refund. Payments made and actions brought under this section, shall be made and brought in the manner provided for payment of taxes under protest and actions for refund thereof in Article 2, Chapter 5, Part 9, of Division 1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, insofar as those provisions are applicable.
Cal. HSC § 18070.5 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 13 / Part 2 / Chapter 7.5 / Section 18070.5
Section 18070.5
Status: in_force

When the department has caused payment to be made from the fund to any person, the department shall be subrogated to the rights of that person.
Cal. FAC § 79702 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 28 / Article 8 / Section 79702
Section 79702
Status: in_force

Following a hearing, and favorable referendum if required, the process specified in Section 79701 shall be conducted by the secretary every fifth year thereafter, between January 1 and December 31, unless a referendum is conducted as the result of a petition pursuant to Section 79703.
Cal. BPC § 8018 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 13 / Article 2 / Section 8018
Section 8018
Status: in_force

A natural person who holds a valid certificate as a shorthand reporter, as provided in this chapter, shall be known as a “certified shorthand reporter.” Except as provided in Section 8043, no other person, entity, firm, or corporation may assume or use the title “certified shorthand reporter,” or the abbreviation “C.S.R.,” or use any words or symbols indicating or tending to indicate that they are, or it is, certified under this chapter. Use of the words “stenographer,” or “reporter,” or of the phrases “court reporter,” “deposition reporter,” “digital reporter,” or “voice writer,” in combination with words or phrases related to the practice of shorthand reporting, as defined in Section 8017, indicates or tends to indicate certification pursuant to this chapter.
Cal. FGC § 7710 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 7710
Section 7710
Status: in_force

(a) If the director determines, based on the best available scientific information, or other relevant information that the director possesses or receives, and on at least one public hearing in the area of the fishery, that taking in a fishery is being conducted in a manner that is not sustainable, the director may order the closure of any waters or otherwise restrict the taking under a fishing license in state waters of that species. Any closure or restriction order shall be adopted by emergency regulation in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.

(b) The director shall bring to the attention of the commission within seven working days any regulations adopted pursuant to this section. Any regulations shall be effective for only 30 days unless the commission extends the closure or restriction under any authority it may have, or unless the director orders another closure or restriction, consistent with the requirements of subdivision (a).

(c) The department shall give notice of any hearing to be held pursuant to this section to the commission and its marine resources committee as far in advance of the hearing date as possible.

Nothing in this section or Section 7710.5 restricts any existing jurisdiction of the department with regard to the regulation of fisheries on the high seas.
Cal. FGC § 8552.1 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 15 / Section 8552.1
Section 8552.1
Status: in_force

The commission, in consultation with the department and representatives of the commercial roe herring fishery, and after holding at least one public hearing, may adjust the fees charged for permits; including fees for the issuance or transfer of permits, to a level that will not discourage the transfer of permits or limit entry into the fishery, and that will ensure sufficient funds to cover reasonable department costs associated with the management of the fishery, including research and enforcement costs.
Cal. BPC § 7362.3 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 10 / Article 8 / Section 7362.3
Section 7362.3
Status: in_force

A school of electrology approved by the board shall also do all of the following:

(a) Possess the equipment and floor space necessary for comprehensive instruction of five electrology students or the number of students enrolled in the course, whichever is greater.

(b) Have entered on the roll of a proposed school of electrology at least five bona fide, full-time students for the electrology course. For purposes of this section, a bona fide, full-time student is a person who has been entered on the roll of a proposed school of electrology and has committed to attend a full course in electrology.

(c) Maintain a course of practical training and technical instruction for the full electrology course as specified in this chapter and in board regulations.
Cal. HNC § 7045 — California Code / Code hnc / Division 8 / Part 7 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 7045
Section 7045
Status: in_force

Each director elected or appointed shall hold office until his successor qualifies.
Cal. HNC § 733 — California Code / Code hnc / Division 3 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 733
Section 733
Status: in_force

The department may deny an application or may suspend or revoke the license of a yacht broker or yacht salesperson who, within four years immediately preceding, has committed any of the following acts:

(a) Has procured a license under this article for himself or herself or another by fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit.

(b) Has been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude.

(c) Has withheld information from the department that he or she at any time has been convicted of a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude.

(d) Knowingly authorizes, directs, connives, or aids in the publication, advertisement, distribution, or circulation of any material false statements or misrepresentation concerning his or her business or any transaction under this article.

(e) Has acted or conducted himself or herself in a manner that would warrant the denial of his or her application for a broker’s or salesperson’s license pursuant to Section 720.
Cal. LAB § 1700.32 — California Code / Code lab / Division 2 / Part 6 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 1700.32
Section 1700.32
Status: in_force

No talent agency shall publish or cause to be published any false, fraudulent, or misleading information, representation, notice, or advertisement. All advertisements of a talent agency by means of cards, circulars, or signs, and in newspapers and other publications, and all letterheads, receipts, and blanks shall be printed and contain the licensed name and address of the talent agency and the words “talent agency.” No talent agency shall give any false information or make any false promises or representations concerning an engagement or employment to any applicant who applies for an engagement or employment.
Cal. PRC § 5096.633 — California Code / Code prc / Division 5 / Chapter 1.696 / Article 4 / Section 5096.633
Section 5096.633
Status: in_force

Any grant funds appropriated pursuant to this article that have not been expended by the grant recipient prior to July 1, 2011, shall revert to the fund and be available for appropriation by the Legislature for one or more of the local assistance programs specified in Section 5096.620 that the Legislature determines to be the highest priority statewide.
Cal. WAT § 13245 — California Code / Code wat / Division 7 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 13245
Section 13245
Status: in_force

A water quality control plan, or a revision thereof adopted by a regional board, shall not become effective unless and until it is approved by the state board. The state board may approve such plan, or return it to the regional board for further consideration and resubmission to the state board. Upon resubmission the state board may either approve or, after a public hearing in the affected region, revise and approve such plan.
Cal. BPC § 6005 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 6005
Section 6005
Status: in_force

Inactive licensees are those licensees who have requested that they be enrolled as inactive licensees or who have been enrolled as inactive licensees as set forth in Section 6007.
Cal. WAT § 36456.6 — California Code / Code wat / Division 13 / Part 6 / Chapter 6 / Article 2 / Section 36456.6
Section 36456.6
Status: in_force

“Treasurer” refers to the treasurer of the water district.
Cal. HSC § 11832.7 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 10.5 / Part 2 / Chapter 7.1 / Section 11832.7
Section 11832.7
Status: in_force

Except as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 11832.3, no person, firm, partnership, association, or local government entity shall establish, operate, manage, conduct, or maintain an alcohol or other drug program within this state without first obtaining a certification pursuant to this chapter.
Cal. PUC § 10301 — California Code / Code puc / Division 5 / Chapter 1 / Article 7 / Section 10301
Section 10301
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that financing the acquisition of privately owned facilities of an electrical or gas corporation by a municipal corporation not previously engaged in furnishing electricity or gas to customers on a regular and ongoing basis or by a redevelopment agency should be subject to the investigation and safeguards provided by this article in the public interest. The Legislature further finds and declares that the purpose of this article is to ensure that the power to acquire and operate these facilities is exercised in the wisest manner consistent with its grant and in the public interest.
Cal. INS § 11022 — California Code / Code ins / Division 2 / Part 2 / Chapter 10 / Article 3 / Section 11022
Section 11022
Status: in_force

The affidavit of any officer of the society or of any one authorized by it to mail any notice or document, stating facts which show that same has been duly addressed and mailed, shall be prima facie evidence that such notice or document has been furnished the addressees.
Cal. HSC § 25299.25 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 6.75 / Article 2 / Section 25299.25
Section 25299.25
Status: in_force

For purposes of this chapter, “board,” “regional board,” “local agency,” “person,” “unauthorized release,” and “facility” shall have the same meanings as defined in Section 25281. Any other term used in this chapter which is not defined by this article has the same meaning as defined in Section 25281.