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Cal. ELEC § 2208 — California Code / Code elec / Division 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 2208
Section 2208
Status: in_force

(a) A person is presumed competent to vote regardless of the person’s conservatorship status. A person shall be deemed mentally incompetent, and therefore disqualified from voting, if, during the course of any of the proceedings set forth below, the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person cannot communicate, with or without reasonable accommodations, a desire to participate in the voting process, and any of the following apply:

(1) A conservator for the person or the person and estate is appointed pursuant to Division 4 (commencing with Section 1400) of the Probate Code.

(2) A conservator for the person or the person and estate is appointed pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 5350) of Part 1 of Division 5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(3) A conservator is appointed for the person pursuant to proceedings initiated under Section 5352.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, the person has been found not competent to stand trial, and the person’s trial or judgment has been suspended pursuant to Section 1370 of the Penal Code.

(4) A person has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, has been found to be not guilty pursuant to Section 1026 of the Penal Code, and is deemed to be gravely disabled at the time of judgment as defined in subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (h) of Section 5008 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(b) If the proceeding under the Welfare and Institutions Code is heard by a jury, the jury shall unanimously find by clear and convincing evidence that the person cannot communicate, with or without reasonable accommodations, a desire to participate in the voting process before the person shall be disqualified from voting.

(c) If an order establishing a conservatorship is made and in connection with the order it is found by clear and convincing evidence that the person cannot communicate, with or without reasonable accommodations, a desire to participate in the voting process, the court shall provide notice to the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 2211.5.

(d) A person shall not be disqualified from voting pursuant to this section on the basis that the person does, or would need to do, any of the following to complete an affidavit of voter registration:

(1) Signs the affidavit of voter registration with a mark or a cross pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 2150.

(2) Signs the affidavit of voter registration by means of a signature stamp pursuant to Section 354.5.

(3) Completes the affidavit of voter registration with the assistance of another person pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 2150.

(4) Completes the affidavit of voter registration with reasonable accommodations.

(e) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024.
Cal. FAC § 75133 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 13 / Article 6 / Section 75133
Section 75133
Status: in_force

Every handler, and any person required to be registered pursuant to Section 75135.5, shall keep a complete and accurate record of all eggs and egg products handled by him or her. These records shall be in the form and contain the information prescribed by the commission. The records shall be retained for a period of five years and shall be submitted for inspection at any reasonable time upon written demand of the commission or its duly authorized agent.
Cal. BPC § 3028 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 7 / Article 2 / Section 3028
Section 3028
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall act as the legal counsel for the board and his or her services shall be a charge against it.
Cal. BPC § 5667 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 3.5 / Article 5 / Section 5667
Section 5667
Status: in_force

The fact that the holder of a license has obtained the license by fraud or misrepresentation, or that the person named in the license has obtained it by fraud or misrepresentation constitutes a ground for disciplinary action.
Cal. FGC § 2953 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 3 / Chapter 13 / Article 3 / Section 2953
Section 2953
Status: in_force

For purposes of implementing this article, the agency may enter into agreements with other agencies, including the Department of Water Resources.
Cal. ELEC § 2145 — California Code / Code elec / Division 2 / Chapter 2 / Article 3.5 / Section 2145
Section 2145
Status: in_force

This article shall be known and may be cited as the Student Voter Registration Act of 2003.
Cal. RTC § 11005.5 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 5 / Chapter 5 / Section 11005.5
Section 11005.5
Status: in_force

The payments provided under Section 11005 shall not be made to any incorporated city which has not held an election of municipal officers within a period of 10 years preceding the date of such payment. Payments heretofore accumulated on behalf of any such city shall be apportioned to all other cities in the manner provided by Section 11005.
Cal. FAC § 23091 — California Code / Code fac / Division 11 / Chapter 1 / Article 5 / Section 23091
Section 23091
Status: in_force

Any person that violates any provision of this division or any regulation which is issued pursuant to it is liable civilly for a penalty in an amount not to exceed a sum of five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation. Any money which is recovered pursuant to this section shall be paid into the Department of Agriculture Fund.
Cal. HSC § 4836 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 5 / Part 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 4836
Section 4836
Status: in_force

The clerk of the district shall give notice of the hearing by mailing a copy of such notice to all landowners owning land within the territory proposed to be annexed, and by publishing notice thereof in at least two successive issues, not more than 30 nor less than 10 days prior to the hearing, in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county.
Cal. BPC § 19612.6 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 4 / Article 9.5 / Section 19612.6
Section 19612.6
Status: in_force

(a) (1) For harness meetings, the amount remaining after deduction of the state license fee shall be distributed equally between commissions and purses. For quarter horse, Appaloosa, and muleracing meetings, the amount remaining after deduction of the state license fee pursuant to Section 19612 shall be distributed between commissions and purses as agreed to by the association conducting the meeting and the organization representing the horsemen or mulemen participating in the meeting. For fair meetings conducted pursuant to Section 19549, the amount remaining after deduction of the state license fee pursuant to Section 19612 shall be distributed 48 percent to commissions and 52 percent to purses.

(2) Every association which conducts a racing meeting pursuant to Section 19549 shall, in addition, deduct from its parimutuel pools the amount specified in subdivision (d) of Section 19614.

(b) If an association qualified to operate its meeting pursuant to this section conducts two separate programs of racing on any day, each such program shall be considered a separate racing day for purposes of determining the daily handle and computing the distribution of license fees, commissions, and purses thereon. For the purposes of this subdivision, a program shall consist of at least nine races.

(c) In addition to any deductions pursuant to this section, every association conducting a racing meeting pursuant to Section 19549.1 shall also deduct an additional 1 percent of its parimutuel pools to be distributed as commissions.

(d) In addition to any deductions pursuant to this section, every association conducting a racing meeting pursuant to Section 19549.1 shall also deduct an additional 2 percent of its exotic parimutuel pools to be distributed equally as commissions and purses.
Cal. RTC § 60201.3 — California Code / Code rtc / Division 2 / Part 31 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 60201.3
Section 60201.3
Status: in_force

(a) A supplier is relieved from liability for diesel fuel tax insofar as the sales of the diesel fuel are represented by accounts which have been found worthless and charged off for income tax purposes. If the supplier has previously paid the amount of the tax, he or she may, under the rules and regulations prescribed by the board, take a credit in that amount. If those accounts are thereafter in whole or in part collected by the supplier, the gallons of diesel fuel represented by the amounts collected shall be included in the first return filed after that collection and the amount of the tax thereon shall be paid with the return. The board may, at its option, require the supplier to submit periodic reports listing accounts delinquent for a 90-day period or more.

(b) Any customer of a supplier who has failed to pay for diesel fuel purchased and for which the supplier has been allowed a credit under subdivision (a) is liable to the state for the diesel fuel tax as an unlicensed supplier and the tax, applicable penalties, and interest become immediately due and payable under the unlicensed persons provisions contained in Article 6 (commencing with Section 60360) of Chapter 6. The notice of determination issued under Section 60361 shall be given to the customer within three years of the last day of the calendar month following the reporting period for which the supplier took a credit for the tax previously paid on the customer’s account or within three years after the date a refund of the tax was paid.
Cal. HNC § 7060 — California Code / Code hnc / Division 8 / Part 7 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 7060
Section 7060
Status: in_force

The board may adopt a seal for the district and alter it at pleasure.
Cal. PCC § 20872 — California Code / Code pcc / Division 2 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 57 / Section 20872
Section 20872
Status: in_force

If the person files a written election to enter upon the direct performance of such work at its own cost and expense, no further proceedings shall be taken in the matter unless such person neglects or fails for 30 days, or for such further time as the legislative body may, by resolution, grant, to make and complete the work.
Cal. BPC § 8043 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 3 / Chapter 13 / Article 5 / Section 8043
Section 8043
Status: in_force

The name of a shorthand reporting corporation and any name or names under which it may be rendering professional services shall contain and be restricted to the name or the last name of one or more of the present, prospective, or former shareholders or of persons who were associated with a predecessor person, partnership, corporation or other organization and whose name or names appeared in the name of such predecessor organization, and shall include either (a) the words “shorthand reporting corporation;” (b) the title “certified shorthand reporter,” or the abbreviation “C.S.R.,” and wording or abbreviations denoting corporate existence; or (c) the words “a professional corporation.”
Cal. WAT § 12878.14 — California Code / Code wat / Division 6 / Part 6 / Chapter 4.5 / Article 1 / Section 12878.14
Section 12878.14
Status: in_force

Land lying without the exterior boundaries of the proposed maintenance area as shown on the map prepared by the board or department shall not be included within the maintenance area unless at the hearing the owner thereof consents or the owner is given notice and an opportunity to object to such inclusion and to be heard thereon.
Cal. HSC § 124195 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 106 / Part 2 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 124195
Section 124195
Status: in_force

The department shall require reports to be prepared by all programs funded pursuant to this article.
Cal. PUC § 824 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 5 / Section 824
Section 824
Status: in_force

The commission may require public utilities to account for the disposition of the proceeds of all sales of stocks and stock certificates or other evidence of interest or ownership, and bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness, in such form and detail as it deems advisable, and may establish such rules as it deems reasonable and necessary to insure the disposition of such proceeds for the purposes specified in its order.
Cal. BPC § 4435 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 9.5 / Section 4435
Section 4435
Status: in_force

(a) An entity conducting an onsite pharmacy audit shall not initiate or schedule a pharmacy audit during the first five business days of any calendar month, unless it is expressly agreed to by the pharmacy being audited.

(b) An entity conducting an onsite pharmacy audit shall provide the pharmacy at least two weeks’ prior written notice before conducting an initial audit.
Cal. WIC § 4005 — California Code / Code wic / Division 4 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 4005
Section 4005
Status: in_force

With the consent of the Senate, the Governor shall appoint, to serve at his or her pleasure, the Director of State Hospitals. He or she shall have the powers of a head of a department pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11150), Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code, and shall receive the salary provided for by Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 11550), Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of the Government Code.

Upon recommendation of the director, the Governor may appoint a chief deputy director of the department who shall hold office at the pleasure of the Governor. The salary of the chief deputy director shall be fixed in accordance with law.
Cal. PRC § 31016 — California Code / Code prc / Division 21 / Chapter 1 / Section 31016
Section 31016
Status: in_force

“Local plan” means any land use plan of a local public agency, port district, regional park or open-space district, or recreation and park district whose jurisdiction is included, in whole or in part, within the jurisdiction of the conservancy within San Francisco Bay in the areas described in Section 31006.
Cal. HSC § 79100 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 45 / Part 2 / Chapter 5 / Article 9 / Section 79100
Section 79100
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall not agree to oversee the preparation of, or to review, a preliminary endangerment assessment for property if action is, or may be, necessary to address a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance, and the department shall not issue a letter stating that no further action is necessary with regard to property, unless the person who made the request does either of the following:

(1) Provides the department with all of the following:

(A) Proof of the identity of all current record owners of fee title to the property and their mailing addresses.

(B) Written evidence that the owners of record have been sent a notice that describes the actions completed or proposed by the requesting person.

(C) An acknowledgment of the receipt of the notice required in subparagraph (B), from the property owners or proof that the requesting person has made reasonable efforts to deliver the notice to the property owner and was unable to do so.

(2) Provides the department with proof of the identity of all current record owners of fee title to the property and proof that the requesting person has made reasonable efforts to locate the property owners and was unable to do so.

(b) The department shall take all reasonable steps necessary to accommodate property owner participation in the site remediation process and shall consider all input and recommendations received from the owner of property that is the subject of the proposed action.

(c) (1) This section only applies to instances where a person requests the department to oversee the preparation of, or to review, a preliminary endangerment assessment, or requests the department to issue a letter stating that no further action is necessary with regard to property.

(2) Nothing in this section imposes a condition upon, limits, or impacts in any way, the department’s authority to compel any potentially responsible party to take any action in response to a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance or to recover costs incurred from any potentially responsible party.
Cal. PUC § 102022 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 14 / Chapter 2 / Section 102022
Section 102022
Status: in_force

“Sacramento Area Council of Governments” means that agency or any successor thereto.
Cal. HSC § 13870 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 12 / Part 2.7 / Chapter 5 / Section 13870
Section 13870
Status: in_force

(a)  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a district board or its authorized representative may issue a written order to correct or eliminate a fire hazard or life hazard.

(b)  Any person who has been ordered to immediately correct or eliminate a fire hazard or life hazard pursuant to subdivision (a) and who believes that strict compliance with the order would cause undue hardship may, within 10 days, present a written request to the district board requesting a hearing on and a review of the order. The request shall state the reasons for making the request.

(c)  Within 30 days of the receipt of a written request pursuant to subdivision (b), the district board or its authorized representative shall hold a hearing. The board may modify, vacate, or affirm the order.
Cal. HSC § 111115 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 5 / Chapter 5 / Article 12 / Section 111115
Section 111115
Status: in_force

(a)  Each water-vending machine, retail water treatment plant, water hauler vehicle and facility, and private water source shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.

(b) (1) The department shall require that water-vending machines be cleaned, serviced, and sanitized in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications, but at least once every 31 days.

(2) Inspection records shall be kept for every visit made by either the operator or the maintenance personnel pursuant to this subdivision. These records shall show the date and time of the visit, any tests performed, any maintenance performed, and the signature or electronic signature of the operator or maintenance personnel. The records shall be kept by the owner of the water-vending machine for a minimum of two years and shall be made available to the department upon request.

(c) A record of any consumer complaints shall be kept on file with the owner of the water-vending machine for a minimum of two years, and shall be made available to the department upon request.

(d) If the department determines that there is a violation of this article, the department may do either or both of the following:

(1) Embargo the machine pursuant to Section 111860.

(2) Impose a fine, as determined appropriate by the department.

(e) (1) The department shall, annually, conduct inspections of not less than 20 percent of the licensed water-vending machines in the state and shall include both rural and urban counties. The selection of these machines shall be dependent on the state of the machine and the quality of the water source, and any other factors as determined by the department.

(2) The department may perform, within 12 months of the initial violation, one or more reinspections of each water-vending machine or water retailer that is found to be in violation of this section as necessary to prevent repeated or continuing violations. The department shall charge a fee to the owner to cover the costs of performing the reinspections. The fee shall not exceed the full cost of performing the reinspections up to a maximum of one hundred dollars ($100) per hour.

(f) Subdivisions (b) to (e), inclusive, shall become operative January 1, 2009.
Cal. HSC § 12522 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 11 / Part 2 / Chapter 1 / Section 12522
Section 12522
Status: in_force

“Permit” means the nontransferable permission granted by the public agency having local jurisdiction to a licensee for the purposes of establishing and maintaining a place where fireworks are manufactured, constructed, produced, packaged, stored, sold, exchanged, discharged, or used, or the nontransferable permission granted by the public agency having local jurisdiction or by the State Fire Marshal to a licensee for the purpose of transporting fireworks.
Cal. BPC § 22948.37 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 8 / Chapter 35.5 / Section 22948.37
Section 22948.37
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. PUC § 105032 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 16 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 105032
Section 105032
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the board and it shall have the power to:

(a) Own, operate, manage, and maintain a passenger and freight rail system within the territory of the district.

(b) Determine the rail transit and freight facilities, including ancillary bicycle and pedestrian pathways, to be acquired and constructed by the district, the manner of operation, and the means to finance them.

(c) Adopt an annual budget for the district that provides for the compensation of its officers and employees.

(d) Fix rates, rentals, charges, and classifications of rail transit and freight service operated by the district.

(e) Adopt an administrative code that prescribes the powers and duties of district officers, the method of appointment of district employees, and the methods, procedures, and systems for the operation and management of the district.

(f) Adopt rules and regulations governing the use of rail transit and freight facilities owned or operated by the district.

(g) Cause a postaudit of the financial transactions and records of the district to be made at least annually by a certified public accountant.

(h) Adopt rules and regulations providing for the administration of employer-employee relations.

(i) Consider potential alternatives to help address the housing needs of current and future employees.

(j) Do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes of this part.
Cal. FAC § 79611 — California Code / Code fac / Division 22 / Part 2 / Chapter 28 / Article 2 / Section 79611
Section 79611
Status: in_force

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
Cal. HSC § 33328.4 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 24 / Part 1 / Chapter 4 / Article 3 / Section 33328.4
Section 33328.4
Status: in_force

The State Board of Equalization shall establish a schedule of fees for filing and processing the statements and maps which are required to be filed with the State Board of Equalization pursuant to Section 33327, 33328.3, 33328.5, 33375, or 33457. This schedule shall not include any fee which exceeds the reasonably anticipated cost to the State Board of Equalization of performing the work to which the fee relates. The agency forwarding the statement and map pursuant to Section 33327, 33328.3, 33328.5, 33375, or 33457 shall accompany the statement and map with the necessary fee.