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CA Penal Code § 33305 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 6 - CONTROL OF DEADLY WEAPONS|TITLE 4 - FIREARMS|DIVISION 10 - SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO PARTICULAR TYPES OF FIREARMS OR FIREARM EQUIPMENT|CHAPTER 8 - Short-Barreled Rifle or Short-Barreled Shotgun|ARTICLE 2 - Permit for Short-Barreled Rifle or Short-Barreled Shotgun|Section 33305.

33305.  (a) An application for a permit under this article shall satisfy all of the following conditions:(1) It shall be filed in writing.(2) It shall be signed by the applicant if an individual, or by a member or officer qualified to sign if the applicant is a firm or corporation.(3) It shall state the applicant’s name.(4) It shall state the business in which the applicant is engaged.(5) It shall state the applicant’s business address.(6) It shall include a full description of the use to which the short-barreled rifles or short-barreled shotguns are to be put.(b) Applications and permits shall be uniform throughout the state on forms prescribed by the Department of Justice.(c) Each applicant for a permit shall pay at the time of filing the application a fee determined by the Department of Justice. The fee shall not exceed the application processing costs of the Department of Justice.(d) A permit granted pursuant to this article may be renewed one year from the date of issuance, and annually thereafter, upon the filing of a renewal application and the payment of a permit renewal fee, which shall not exceed the application processing costs of the Department of Justice.(e) After the department establishes fees sufficient to reimburse the department for processing costs, fees charged shall increase at a rate not to exceed the legislatively approved annual cost-of-living adjustments for the department’s budget.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.)
CA Penal Code § 33310 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 6 - CONTROL OF DEADLY WEAPONS|TITLE 4 - FIREARMS|DIVISION 10 - SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO PARTICULAR TYPES OF FIREARMS OR FIREARM EQUIPMENT|CHAPTER 8 - Short-Barreled Rifle or Short-Barreled Shotgun|ARTICLE 2 - Permit for Short-Barreled Rifle or Short-Barreled Shotgun|Section 33310.

33310.  (a) Every person, firm, or corporation to whom a permit is issued under this article shall keep it on the person or at the place where the short-barreled rifles or short-barreled shotguns are kept. The permit shall be open to inspection by any peace officer or any other person designated by the authority issuing the permit.(b) Every short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun possessed pursuant to the provisions of this article shall bear a unique identifying number. If a weapon does not bear a unique identifying number, the Department of Justice shall assign a number which shall be placed or stamped on that weapon.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.)
CA Penal Code § 33315 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 6 - CONTROL OF DEADLY WEAPONS|TITLE 4 - FIREARMS|DIVISION 10 - SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO PARTICULAR TYPES OF FIREARMS OR FIREARM EQUIPMENT|CHAPTER 8 - Short-Barreled Rifle or Short-Barreled Shotgun|ARTICLE 2 - Permit for Short-Barreled Rifle or Short-Barreled Shotgun|Section 33315.

33315.  A permit issued in accordance with this article may be revoked by the issuing authority at any time, when it appears that the need for the short-barreled rifles or short-barreled shotguns has ceased or that the holder of the permit has used the short-barreled rifles or short-barreled shotguns for purposes other than those allowed by the permit or that the holder of the permit has not exercised great care in retaining custody of any weapons possessed under the permit.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.)
CA Penal Code § 33320 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 6 - CONTROL OF DEADLY WEAPONS|TITLE 4 - FIREARMS|DIVISION 10 - SPECIAL RULES RELATING TO PARTICULAR TYPES OF FIREARMS OR FIREARM EQUIPMENT|CHAPTER 8 - Short-Barreled Rifle or Short-Barreled Shotgun|ARTICLE 2 - Permit for Short-Barreled Rifle or Short-Barreled Shotgun|Section 33320.

33320.  (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the Department of Justice shall, for every person, firm, or corporation to whom a permit is issued pursuant to this article, annually conduct an inspection for security and safe storage purposes, and to reconcile the inventory of short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns.(b) A person, firm, or corporation with an inventory of fewer than five devices that require any Department of Justice permit shall be subject to an inspection for security and safe storage purposes, and to reconcile inventory, once every five years, or more frequently if determined by the department.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 711, Sec. 6. (SB 1080) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative January 1, 2012, by Sec. 10 of Ch. 711.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 300 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 300.

300.  This chapter may be cited as the Consumer Affairs Act.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1394.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 301 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 301.

301.  It is the intent of the Legislature and the purpose of this chapter to promote and protect the interests of the people as consumers. The Legislature finds that vigorous representation and protection of consumer interests are essential to the fair and efficient functioning of a free enterprise market economy. The Legislature declares that government advances the interests of consumers by facilitating the proper functioning of the free enterprise market economy through (a) educating and informing the consumer to insure rational consumer choice in the marketplace; (b) protecting the consumer from the sale of goods and services through the use of deceptive methods, acts, or practices which are inimical to the general welfare of consumers; (c) fostering competition; and (d) promoting effective representation of consumers’ interests in all branches and levels of government.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1262.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 302 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions and Definitions|Section 302.

302.  As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:(a) “Department” means the Department of Consumer Affairs.(b) “Director” means the Director of the Department of Consumer Affairs.(c) “Consumer” means any individual who seeks or acquires, by purchase or lease, any goods, services, money, or credit for personal, family, or household purposes.(d) “Person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, association, or other group, however organized.(e) “Individual” does not include a partnership, corporation, association, or other group, however organized.(f) “Division” means the Division of Consumer Services.(g) “Interests of consumers” is limited to the cost, quality, purity, safety, durability, performance, effectiveness, dependability, availability, and adequacy of choice of goods and services offered or furnished to consumers and the adequacy and accuracy of information relating to consumer goods, services, money, or credit (including labeling, packaging, and advertising of contents, qualities, and terms of sales).(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1010, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 305 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 2 - Director and Employees|Section 305.

305.  The director shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter. Every power granted or duty imposed upon the director under this chapter may be exercised or performed in the name of the director by a deputy or assistant director or the chief of the department’s Division of Consumer Services, subject to such conditions and limitations as the director may prescribe.(Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 114.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 306 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 2 - Director and Employees|Section 306.

306.  The director, in accordance with the State Civil Service Act, may appoint and fix the compensation of such clerical or other personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. All such personnel shall perform their respective duties under the supervision and the direction of the director.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1394.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 307 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 2 - Director and Employees|Section 307.

307.  The director may contract for the services of experts and consultants where necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and may provide compensation and reimbursement of expenses for such experts and consultants in accordance with state law.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1262.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 308 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 2 - Director and Employees|Section 308.

308.  The director shall notify the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature within 60 days after the position of chief or executive officer of any bureau or board within the department becomes vacant pursuant to Section 1770 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 376, Sec. 1. (AB 830) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 310 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 310.

310.  The director shall have the following powers and it shall be his duty to:(a) Recommend and propose the enactment of such legislation as necessary to protect and promote the interests of consumers.(b) Represent the consumer’s interests before federal and state legislative hearings and executive commissions.(c) Assist, advise, and cooperate with federal, state, and local agencies and officials to protect and promote the interests of consumers.(d) Study, investigate, research, and analyze matters affecting the interests of consumers.(e) Hold public hearings, subpoena witnesses, take testimony, compel the production of books, papers, documents, and other evidence, and call upon other state agencies for information.(f) Propose and assist in the creation and development of consumer education programs.(g) Promote ethical standards of conduct for business and consumers and undertake activities to encourage public responsibility in the production, promotion, sale and lease of consumer goods and services.(h) Advise the Governor and Legislature on all matters affecting the interests of consumers.(i) Exercise and perform such other functions, powers and duties as may be deemed appropriate to protect and promote the interests of consumers as directed by the Governor or the Legislature.(j) Maintain contact and liaison with consumer groups in California and nationally.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1262.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 311 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 311.

311.  The director may create an interdepartmental committee to assist and advise him in the implementation of his duties. The members of such committee shall consist of the heads of state departments, or their designees. Members of such committee shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for the expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them in the performance of their duties.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1394.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 312 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 312.

312.  (a) The director shall submit to the Governor and the Legislature on or before January 1, 2003, and annually thereafter, a report of programmatic and statistical information regarding the activities of the department and its constituent entities for the previous fiscal year. The report shall include information concerning the director’s activities pursuant to Section 326, including the number and general patterns of consumer complaints and the action taken on those complaints. (b) The report shall include information relative to the performance of each constituent entity, including, but not limited to, length of time for a constituent entity to reach each of the following milestones in the enforcement process:(1) Average number of days from when a constituent entity receives a complaint until the constituent entity assigns an investigator to the complaint.(2) Average number of days from a constituent entity opening an investigation conducted by the constituent entity staff or the Division of Investigation to closing the investigation regardless of outcome.(3) Average number of days from a constituent entity closing an investigation to imposing formal discipline.(c) A report submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 395, Sec. 6. (SB 1243) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 312.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 312.1.

312.1.  The Office of Administrative Hearings shall submit a report to the department, the Governor, and the Legislature on or before January 1, 2016, and on or before January 1 of each subsequent year that includes, at a minimum, all of the following for the previous fiscal year:(a) Number of cases referred by each constituent entity to each office of the Office of Administrative Hearings for a hearing.(b) Average number of days from receiving a request to setting a hearing date at each office of the Office of Administrative Hearings.(c) Average number of days from setting a hearing to conducting the hearing.(d) Average number of days after conducting a hearing to transmitting the proposed decision by each office of the Office of Administrative Hearings.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 395, Sec. 7. (SB 1243) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 312.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 312.2.

312.2.  (a) The Attorney General shall submit a report to the department, the Governor, and the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2018, and on or before January 1 of each subsequent year that includes, at a minimum, all of the following for the previous fiscal year for each constituent entity within the department represented by the Licensing Section and Health Quality Enforcement Section of the Office of the Attorney General:(1) The number of accusation matters referred to the Attorney General.(2) The number of accusation matters rejected for filing by the Attorney General.(3) The number of accusation matters for which further investigation was requested by the Attorney General.(4) The number of accusation matters for which further investigation was received by the Attorney General. (5) The number of accusations filed by each constituent entity.(6) The number of accusations a constituent entity withdraws. (7) The number of accusation matters adjudicated by the Attorney General.(b) The Attorney General shall also report all of the following for accusation matters adjudicated within the previous fiscal year for each constituent entity of the department represented by the Licensing Section and Health Quality Enforcement Section: (1) The average number of days from the Attorney General receiving an accusation referral to when an accusation is filed by the constituent entity.(2) The average number of days to prepare an accusation for a case that is rereferred to the Attorney General after further investigation is received by the Attorney General from a constituent entity or the Division of Investigation.(3) The average number of days from an agency filing an accusation to the Attorney General transmitting a stipulated settlement to the constituent entity.(4) The average number of days from an agency filing an accusation to the Attorney General transmitting a default decision to the constituent entity.(5) The average number of days from an agency filing an accusation to the Attorney General requesting a hearing date from the Office of Administrative Hearings.(6) The average number of days from the Attorney General’s receipt of a hearing date from the Office of Administrative Hearings to the commencement of a hearing.(c) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 656, Sec. 1. (SB 467) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 313 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 313.

313.  The director shall provide for the establishment of a comprehensive library of books, documents, studies, and other materials relating to consumers and consumer problems.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1262.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 313.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 313.2.

313.2.  The director shall adopt regulations to implement, interpret, and make specific the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336), as they relate to the examination process for professional licensing and certification programs under the purview of the department.(Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1289, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 313.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 313.5.

313.5.  The director shall periodically publish a bibliography of consumer information available in the department library and elsewhere. Such bibliography shall be sent to subscribers upon payment of a reasonable fee therefor.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1262.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 314 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 3 - Powers and Duties|Section 314.

314.  (a) The department or board shall not approve an accrediting entity that prohibits earn and learn programs for training in a profession licensed or certified by the board. A board shall use licensing or certification standards that authorize the use of earn and learn training.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the department and its boards shall not be required to establish a mandate specifying an accrediting entity must provide earn and learn programs for training in a profession licensed or certified by a board.(c) As used in this section,“earn and learn” has the same meaning as defined in subdivision (q) of Section 14005 of the Unemployment Insurance Code.(d) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2024.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 477, Sec. 2. (AB 1273) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 315.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 3.6 - Uniform Standards Regarding Substance-Abusing Healing Arts Licensees|Section 315.2.

315.2.  (a) A board, as described in Section 315, shall order a licensee of the board to cease practice if the licensee tests positive for any substance that is prohibited under the terms of the licensee’s probation or diversion program.(b) An order to cease practice under this section shall not be governed by the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(c) A cease practice order under this section shall not constitute disciplinary action.(d) This section shall have no effect on the Board of Registered Nursing pursuant to Article 3.1 (commencing with Section 2770) of Chapter 6 of Division 2.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 517, Sec. 2. (SB 1172) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 315.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 3.6 - Uniform Standards Regarding Substance-Abusing Healing Arts Licensees|Section 315.4.

315.4.  (a) A board, as described in Section 315, may adopt regulations authorizing the board to order a licensee on probation or in a diversion program to cease practice for major violations and when the board orders a licensee to undergo a clinical diagnostic evaluation pursuant to the uniform and specific standards adopted and authorized under Section 315.(b) An order to cease practice under this section shall not be governed by the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(c) A cease practice order under this section shall not constitute disciplinary action.(d) This section shall have no effect on the Board of Registered Nursing pursuant to Article 3.1 (commencing with Section 2770) of Chapter 6 of Division 2.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 517, Sec. 3. (SB 1172) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 320 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 4 - Representation of Consumers|Section 320.

320.  Whenever there is pending before any state commission, regulatory agency, department, or other state agency, or any state or federal court or agency, any matter or proceeding which the director finds may affect substantially the interests of consumers within California, the director, or the Attorney General, may intervene in such matter or proceeding in any appropriate manner to represent the interests of consumers. The director, or any officer or employee designated by the director for that purpose, or the Attorney General, may thereafter present to such agency, court, or department, in conformity with the rules of practice and procedure thereof, such evidence and argument as he shall determine to be necessary, for the effective protection of the interests of consumers.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1262.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 321 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 1 - DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS|CHAPTER 4 - Consumer Affairs|ARTICLE 4 - Representation of Consumers|Section 321.

321.  Whenever it appears to the director that the interests of the consumers of this state are being damaged, or may be damaged, by any person who engaged in, or intends to engage in, any acts or practices in violation of any law of this state, or any federal law, the director or any officer or employee designated by the director, or the Attorney General, may commence legal proceedings in the appropriate forum to enjoin such acts or practices and may seek other appropriate relief on behalf of such consumers.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1262.)