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Cal. BPC § 4996.14 — California Code / Code bpc / Division 2 / Chapter 14 / Article 4 / Section 4996.14
Section 4996.14
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall not be construed to constrict, limit, or withdraw the Medical Practice Act, the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Act, the Nursing Practice Act, the Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Act, or the Psychology Licensing Law.

(b) This chapter shall not apply to an unlicensed or unregistered employee or volunteer working in a governmental entity, a school, a college, a university, or an institution that is both nonprofit and charitable if both of the following apply:

(1) The work of the employee or volunteer is performed under the oversight and direction of the entity.

(2) (A) On and after July 1, 2020, the employee or volunteer provides a client, prior to initiating psychotherapy services or as soon as practicably possible thereafter, a notice written in at least 12-point type that is in substantially the following form:

NOTICE TO CLIENTS

The (Name of office or unit) of the (Name of agency) receives and responds to complaints regarding the practice of psychotherapy by any unlicensed or unregistered practitioner providing services at (Name of agency). To file a complaint, contact (Telephone number, email address, internet website, or mailing address of agency).

The Board of Behavioral Sciences receives and responds to complaints regarding services provided by individuals licensed and registered by the board. If you have a complaint and are unsure if your practitioner is licensed or registered, please contact the Board of Behavioral Sciences at 916-574-7830 for assistance or utilize the board’s online license verification feature by visiting www.bbs.ca.gov.

(B) The delivery of the notice described in subparagraph (A) to the client shall be documented.

(c) This chapter shall not apply to a person using hypnotic techniques if their client was referred by a physician and surgeon, dentist, or psychologist.

(d) This chapter shall not apply to a person using hypnotic techniques that offer vocational self-improvement, and the person is not performing therapy for emotional or mental disorders.

(e) Notwithstanding subdivisions (b) and (c) or Section 4996.13, all persons registered as associates or licensed under this chapter shall not be exempt from this chapter or the jurisdiction of the board.
Cal. PUC § 29041 — California Code / Code puc / Division 10 / Part 2 / Chapter 6 / Article 5 / Section 29041
Section 29041
Status: in_force

At the time fixed for any hearing before the board any board of supervisors or city council eligible to file a request for hearing, not a party to the original request for hearing, may intervene and shall be entitled to be heard and to introduce evidence.
Cal. HSC § 6967 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 6 / Part 2 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 6967
Section 6967
Status: in_force

If the board does not order the formation of the proposed zone, an election on the question shall be conducted if, within 30 days of the date upon which the board did not order the formation, the board receives a petition requesting such an election signed by either of the following:

(a)  Not less than 35 percent of the voters who reside within the territory proposed to be included within the zone.

(b)  Not less than 35 percent of the number of owners of real property within the territory proposed to be included within the zone who also own not less than 35 percent of the assessed value of the real property within such territory.
Cal. HSC § 4601 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 5 / Part 3 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 4601
Section 4601
Status: in_force

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
Cal. HSC § 111030 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 104 / Part 5 / Chapter 5 / Article 11 / Section 111030
Section 111030
Status: in_force

A local health department that is authorized by the department to enforce this part may make inspections, take samples, make laboratory examinations, impose and remove embargoes, hold informal hearings, certify facts to the district attorney, and institute proceedings for the forfeiture, condemnation, and destruction of food found to be adulterated or misbranded. The action shall be instituted in the name of the city, county, city and county, or district of which the local health department is a part, and shall conform to the requirements of this part and the regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this part.
Cal. FGC § 8579 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 6 / Part 3 / Chapter 2 / Article 16 / Section 8579
Section 8579
Status: in_force

(a) A permittee shall be subject to the provisions of this article whenever the permittee is using a drift gill net, unless the permittee has surrendered his or her permit to the department.

(b) A permittee may surrender his or her permit by notifying the department of his or her intentions by submitting a notarized form provided by the department and by sending or delivering his or her permit to a department office as prescribed on the form.
Cal. SHC § 5180 — California Code / Code shc / Division 7 / Part 3 / Chapter 6 / Section 5180
Section 5180
Status: in_force

The legislative body shall make the expense of such work chargeable upon a district, which the legislative body shall, in its resolution of intention, declare to be the district benefited by the work, and to be assessed to pay the cost and expense thereof. The territory comprising said district may, but need not, include all, or be confined to, or extend beyond, the lots or lands fronting upon the improvement, or be contiguous, and the district may consist of separate and distinct areas or sections. The work performed in one section need not benefit the other section or sections.
Cal. ELEC § 6583 — California Code / Code elec / Division 6 / Part 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 6583
Section 6583
Status: in_force

Any nomination paper may be presented in sections. Each section shall contain the name of the presidential preference candidate, or the names of the candidates for delegates comprising the group, and, if applicable, that they have expressed a preference for a named person as candidate for presidential nominee of the party. Each section shall bear the name of the county in which it is circulated. Only voters of the county registered as intending to affiliate with the American Independent Party are competent to sign.
Cal. PUC § 218.5 — California Code / Code puc / Division 1 / Part 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 218.5
Section 218.5
Status: in_force

(a) The following terms have the following meanings:

(1) “Exempt wholesale generator” has the same meaning as defined in the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 16451(6)).

(2) “Qualifying small power producer,” “small power production facility,” and “qualifying small power production facility” have the same meanings as found in Section 796 of Title 16 of the United States Code and the regulations enacted pursuant thereto.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a qualifying small power producer owning or operating a small power production facility is not a public utility subject to the general jurisdiction of the commission solely because of the ownership or operation of the facility.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an exempt wholesale generator is not a public utility subject to the general jurisdiction of the commission solely due to the ownership or operation of the facility.
Cal. FIN § 4805.08 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1.6 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 4805.08
Section 4805.08
Status: in_force

“Federal savings association” means a savings association or savings bank organized pursuant to Section 5 of the Home Owners’ Loan Act (12 U.S.C. Sec. 1464).
Cal. HNC § 106 — California Code / Code hnc / Division 1.5 / Chapter 2 / Section 106
Section 106
Status: in_force

The following streams and waters are also navigable and are public ways:

The north branch of Alameda Creek, from its mouth to Eden Landing.

The streams and sloughs emptying into Eel River.

The streams and sloughs south of Eureka, in Humboldt County, which prior to January 2, 1873, were used for the purpose of floating logs or timber.

The sloughs south of Humboldt Point, in Humboldt County, which at high water mark have a depth of two feet of water, and which are wide enough to float and admit a boat carrying five tons or more of freight.

That part of a slough which lies between Simonds Canal in the town of Alviso and the bay of San Francisco.

That certain creek running through the tideland survey numbered 68, and swamp and overflowed land survey numbered 145, from its mouth to the head of the tidewater therein.
Cal. WAT § 37805 — California Code / Code wat / Division 13 / Part 8.1 / Chapter 1 / Section 37805
Section 37805
Status: in_force

This part shall be given a liberal construction for the purpose of sustaining any and all proceedings taken hereunder.
Cal. HSC § 121150 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 105 / Part 4 / Chapter 11 / Section 121150
Section 121150
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the department, working with the California AIDS Leadership Committee, has developed a draft state AIDS plan for comprehensive, coordinated government action against AIDS and HIV infection. It is the intention of the Legislature to implement those recommendations pertaining to infectious-disease screening of blood and other body parts and fluids, and to notifying donors of the results of those screening tests.
Cal. PROB § 19030 — California Code / Code prob / Division 9 / Part 8 / Chapter 2 / Section 19030
Section 19030
Status: in_force

In a case involving a charitable trust subject to the jurisdiction of the Attorney General, the Attorney General may petition under this chapter.
Cal. HSC § 122330 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 105 / Part 6 / Chapter 7 / Section 122330
Section 122330
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:

(a) Uncontrolled and irresponsible breeding of animals contributes to pet overpopulation, inhumane treatment of animals, mass euthanasia at local shelters, and escalating costs for animal care and control; this irresponsible breeding also contributes to the production of defective animals that present a public safety risk.

(b) Though no specific breed of dog is inherently dangerous or vicious, the growing pet overpopulation and lack of regulation of animal breeding practices necessitates a repeal of the ban on breed-specific solutions and a more immediate alternative to existing laws.

(c) It is therefore the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to permit cities and counties to take appropriate action aimed at eliminating uncontrolled and irresponsible breeding of animals
Cal. FIN § 3215 — California Code / Code fin / Division 1.25 / Chapter 2 / Section 3215
Section 3215
Status: in_force

(a) The department may adopt rules necessary to implement this division and may offer informal guidance to any prospective applicant for a license under this division regarding the conditions of licensure that may be applied to that person. The commissioner shall inform any applicant that requests that guidance of the minimum capital and liquidity, and other licensing requirements, that will be required of that applicant, based on the information provided by the applicant concerning the applicant’s plan to conduct business under this division, and the factors used to make that determination as described in Section 3203.

(b) (1) The commissioner may prepare written decisions, opinion letters, and other formal written guidance to be issued to persons seeking clarification regarding the requirements of this division.

(2) The commissioner shall make public on the commissioner’s internet website all written decisions, opinion letters, and other formal written guidance issued to persons seeking clarification regarding the requirements of this division. The commissioner may, at their discretion or upon request by an applicant or licensee, redact proprietary or other confidential information regarding an applicant or licensee from any decision, letter, or other written guidance issued in connection with an applicant or licensee.
Cal. SHC § 759.3 — California Code / Code shc / Division 1 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 759.3
Section 759.3
Status: in_force

It is declared to be the intent of the Legislature in enacting this article to establish minimum standards with respect to the regulation of outdoor junkyards. The governing body of any city, county, or city and county may enact ordinances, including, but not limited to, land use or zoning ordinances, imposing restrictions on junkyards equal to or greater than those imposed by this article.
Cal. WAT § 79067.4 — California Code / Code wat / Division 26 / Chapter 5 / Article 7 / Section 79067.4
Section 79067.4
Status: in_force

The money in the subaccount, upon appropriation by the Legislature to the department, shall be allocated by the department to the City of Santa Cruz to pay for the state’s share of the costs of flood management projects authorized by the United States to improve the level of flood protection in the Santa Cruz region.
Cal. WAT § 26673 — California Code / Code wat / Division 11 / Part 10 / Chapter 9 / Section 26673
Section 26673
Status: in_force

Upon the execution of such contract and so long as the contract remains in force and effect, the district shall be relieved of any further obligation to furnish water for use on the lands covered by the contract.
Cal. FGC § 4186 — California Code / Code fgc / Division 4 / Part 3 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 4186
Section 4186
Status: in_force

Nothing in this code prohibits the owner or tenant of land, or any person authorized in writing by that owner or tenant, from taking cottontail or brush rabbits during any time of the year when damage to crops or forage is being experienced on that land. Any person other than the owner or tenant of the land shall have in possession when transporting rabbits from the property, written authority from the owner or tenant of land where those rabbits were taken. Rabbits taken under this section shall not be sold.
Cal. HSC § 25299.22 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 20 / Chapter 6.75 / Article 2 / Section 25299.22
Section 25299.22
Status: in_force

“Petroleum” means crude oil, or any fraction thereof, which is liquid at standard conditions of temperature and pressure, which means at 60 degrees Fahrenheit and 14.7 pounds per square inch absolute.
Cal. COM § 3102 — California Code / Code com / Division 3 / Chapter 1 / Section 3102
Section 3102
Status: in_force

(a) This division applies to negotiable instruments. It does not apply to money, to payment orders governed by Division 11 (commencing with Section 11101), or to securities governed by Division 8 (commencing with Section 8101).

(b) If there is conflict between this division and Division 4 (commencing with Section 4101) or Division 9 (commencing with Section 9101), Divisions 4 and 9 govern.

(c) Regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and operating circulars of the Federal Reserve Banks supersede any inconsistent provision of this division to the extent of the inconsistency.
Cal. FAC § 27562 — California Code / Code fac / Division 12 / Part 4 / Chapter 1 / Article 5 / Section 27562
Section 27562
Status: in_force

(a) The director shall determine the necessary amount to be expended by each county and the department to achieve adequate administration and enforcement of this chapter, including, but not limited to, uniformity of inspection in all counties.

(b) To make the determination for purposes of subdivision (a), the director shall determine the amount of funds generated by the fees collected pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 27551) that shall be distributed to counties where point-of-origin inspections are performed pursuant to Section 27593. The director shall also determine the amount of funds generated by the fees collected pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 27551) that shall be distributed to those counties that choose to enter into an agreement with the director to perform inspections of retail operations upon request pursuant to Section 27594.
Cal. SHC § 101.15 — California Code / Code shc / Division 1 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 101.15
Section 101.15
Status: in_force

Roundabouts shall be included in the list of highway facility types that may be used for memorial or dedication signing as designated in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, adopted pursuant to Section 21400 of the Vehicle Code.
Cal. FAM § 306 — California Code / Code fam / Division 3 / Part 1 / Section 306
Section 306
Status: in_force

Except as provided in Section 307, a marriage shall be licensed, solemnized, and authenticated, and the authenticated marriage license shall be returned to the county recorder of the county where the marriage license was issued, as provided in this part. Noncompliance with this part by a nonparty to the marriage does not invalidate the marriage.
Cal. HSC § 101848.10 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 101 / Part 4 / Chapter 4 / Article 2 / Section 101848.10
Section 101848.10
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other law, Section 1461 shall apply to hearings on the reports of hospital medical audit or quality assurance committees.
Cal. HSC § 55105 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 32 / Part 2 / Section 55105
Section 55105
Status: in_force

Any pledge made by the local agency shall be valid and binding from the time when the pledge is made. The revenues, moneys, or property so pledged and thereafter received by the local agency shall immediately be subject to the lien of the pledge without any physical delivery thereof or further act, and the lien of the pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the local agency, irrespective of whether the parties have notice thereof. Neither the resolution nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be recorded.
Cal. PUC § 14381 — California Code / Code puc / Division 6 / Chapter 11 / Article 2 / Section 14381
Section 14381
Status: in_force

If the city to which any territory included in any district has been annexed already serves electricity or water to the territory annexed, the city council or other governing body of the city may propose an agreement for the exclusion of such territory from the district.
Cal. SHC § 25496 — California Code / Code shc / Division 16 / Part 1 / Chapter 19 / Section 25496
Section 25496
Status: in_force

At the conclusion of the hearing the board shall adopt a resolution declaring its findings upon the report. When adopted the resolution shall be final and conclusive upon all persons and in all proceedings or actions as to all matters so found. If no changes are made in the report, the board shall declare that the report is confirmed and that declaration shall constitute the findings of the board.
Cal. PROB § 16624 — California Code / Code prob / Division 9 / Part 4 / Chapter 6 / Section 16624
Section 16624
Status: in_force

In an action against a trust director for breach of trust, the director may assert the same defenses a trustee in a like position and under similar circumstances could assert in an action for breach of trust against the trustee.
Cal. HSC § 1569.5 — California Code / Code hsc / Division 2 / Chapter 3.2 / Article 1 / Section 1569.5
Section 1569.5
Status: in_force

(a) The director shall adopt regulations authorizing residential care facilities for the elderly, as defined in Section 1569.2, to fill unused capacity on a short-term, time-limited basis to provide temporary respite care for persons who are frail and elderly, adults who have functional impairments, or persons with mental health disorders who need 24-hour supervision and who are being cared for by a caretaker or caretakers. The regulations shall address provisions for liability coverage and the level of facility responsibility for routine medical care and medication management, and may require screening of persons to determine the level of care required, a physical history completed by the person’s personal physician, and other alternative admission criteria to protect the health and safety of persons applying for respite care. The regulations shall permit these facilities to charge a fee for the services provided, which shall include, but not be limited to, supervision, room, leisure activities, and meals.

(b) No facility shall accept persons in need of care beyond the level of care for which that facility is licensed.
Cal. WAT § 60012 — California Code / Code wat / Division 18 / Part 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 60012
Section 60012
Status: in_force

“Water replenishment district” means a special water replenishment district.
Cal. FAM § 17522.5 — California Code / Code fam / Division 17 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 17522.5
Section 17522.5
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding Section 8112 of the Commercial Code and Section 700.130 of the Code of Civil Procedure, when a local child support agency pursuant to Section 17522, or the department pursuant to Section 17454 or 17500, issues a levy upon, or requires by notice any employer, person, political officer or entity, or depository institution to withhold the amount of, as applicable, a financial asset for the purpose of collecting a delinquent child support obligation, the person, financial institution, or securities intermediary (as defined in Section 8102 of the Commercial Code) in possession or control of the financial asset shall liquidate the financial asset in a commercially reasonable manner within 20 days of the issuance of the levy or the notice to withhold. Within five days of liquidation, the person, financial institution, or securities intermediary shall transfer to the State Disbursement Unit, established under Section 17309, the proceeds of the liquidation, less any reasonable commissions or fees, or both, which are charged in the normal course of business.

(b) If the value of the financial assets exceed the total amount of support due, the obligor may, within 10 days after the service of the levy or notice to withhold upon the person, financial institution, or securities intermediary, instruct the person, financial institution, or securities intermediary who possesses or controls the financial assets as to which financial assets are to be sold to satisfy the obligation for delinquent support. If the obligor does not provide instructions for liquidation, the person, financial institution, or securities intermediary who possesses or controls the financial assets shall liquidate the financial assets in a commercially reasonable manner and in an amount sufficient to cover the obligation for delinquent child support, and any reasonable commissions or fees, or both, which are charged in the normal course of business, beginning with the financial assets purchased most recently.

(c) For the purposes of this section, a financial asset shall include, but not be limited to, an uncertificated security, certificated security, or security entitlement (as defined in Section 8102 of the Commercial Code), security (as defined in Section 8103 of the Commercial Code), or a securities account (as defined in Section 8501 of the Commercial Code).
Cal. PRC § 668 — California Code / Code prc / Division 1 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 668
Section 668
Status: in_force

The board shall maintain its headquarters in Sacramento and shall hold meetings at such times and at such places as shall be determined by it. Five members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting any business of the board. A majority affirmative vote of the total authorized membership of the board shall be necessary to adopt, amend, or repeal state policy for the reclamation of mined lands adopted pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 2755) of Chapter 9 of Division 2. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public.