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CA Pub Res Code § 2621.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.5 - Earthquake Fault Zoning|Section 2621.6.

2621.6.  (a) As used in this chapter, “project” means either of the following:(1) Any subdivision of land which is subject to the Subdivision Map Act (Division 2 (commencing with Section 66410) of Title 7 of the Government Code), and which contemplates the eventual construction of structures for human occupancy.(2) Structures for human occupancy, with the exception of either of the following:(A) Single-family wood-frame or steel-frame dwellings to be built on parcels of land for which geologic reports have been approved pursuant to paragraph (1).(B) A single-family wood-frame or steel-frame dwelling not exceeding two stories when that dwelling is not part of a development of four or more dwellings.(b) For the purposes of this chapter, a mobilehome whose body width exceeds eight feet shall be considered to be a single-family wood-frame dwelling not exceeding two stories.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 506, Sec. 2. Effective August 17, 1992.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2621.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.5 - Earthquake Fault Zoning|Section 2621.8.

2621.8.  Notwithstanding Section 818.2 of the Government Code, a city or county which knowingly issues a permit that grants an exemption pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 2621.7 that does not adhere to the requirements of paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 2621.7, may be liable for earthquake-related injuries or deaths caused by its failure to so adhere.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 916, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2621.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.5 - Earthquake Fault Zoning|Section 2621.9.

2621.9.  (a) A person who is acting as an agent for a transferor of real property that is located within a delineated earthquake fault zone, or the transferor, if he or she is acting without an agent, shall disclose to any prospective transferee the fact that the property is located within a delineated earthquake fault zone.(b) Disclosure is required pursuant to this section only when one of the following conditions is met:(1) The transferor, or the transferor’s agent, has actual knowledge that the property is within a delineated earthquake fault zone.(2) A map that includes the property has been provided to the city or county pursuant to Section 2622, and a notice has been posted at the offices of the county recorder, county assessor, and county planning agency that identifies the location of the map and any information regarding changes to the map received by the county.(c) In all transactions that are subject to Section 1103 of the Civil Code, the disclosure required by subdivision (a) of this section shall be provided by either of the following means:(1) The Local Option Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement as provided in Section 1102.6a of the Civil Code.(2) The Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement as provided in Section 1103.2 of the Civil Code.(d) If the map or accompanying information is not of sufficient accuracy or scale that a reasonable person can determine if the subject real property is included in a delineated earthquake fault hazard zone, the agent shall mark “Yes” on the Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement. The agent may mark “No” on the Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement if he or she attaches a report prepared pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 1103.4 of the Civil Code that verifies the property is not in the hazard zone. Nothing in this subdivision is intended to limit or abridge any existing duty of the transferor or the transferor’s agents to exercise reasonable care in making a determination under this subdivision.(e) For purposes of the disclosures required by this section, the following persons shall not be deemed agents of the transferor:(1) Persons specified in Section 1103.11 of the Civil Code.(2) Persons acting under a power of sale regulated by Section 2924 of the Civil Code.(f) For purposes of this section, Section 1103.13 of the Civil Code shall apply.(g) The specification of items for disclosure in this section does not limit or abridge any obligation for disclosure created by any other provision of law or that may exist in order to avoid fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in the transfer transaction.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 876, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2622 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.5 - Earthquake Fault Zoning|Section 2622.

2622.  (a) In order to assist cities and counties in their planning, zoning, and building-regulation functions, the State Geologist shall delineate, by December 31, 1973, appropriately wide earthquake fault zones to encompass all potentially and recently active traces of the San Andreas, Calaveras, Hayward, and San Jacinto Faults, and such other faults, or segments thereof, as the State Geologist determines to be sufficiently active and well-defined as to constitute a potential hazard to structures from surface faulting or fault creep. The earthquake fault zones shall ordinarily be one-quarter mile or less in width, except in circumstances which may require the State Geologist to designate a wider zone.(b) Pursuant to this section, the State Geologist shall compile maps delineating the earthquake fault zones and shall submit those maps to all affected cities, counties, and state agencies, not later than December 31, 1973, for review and comment. Concerned jurisdictions and agencies shall submit all comments to the State Mining and Geology Board for review and consideration within 90 days. Within 90 days of that review, the State Geologist shall provide copies of the official maps to concerned state agencies and to each city or county having jurisdiction over lands lying within that zone.(c) The State Geologist shall continually review new geologic and seismic data and shall revise the earthquake fault zones or delineate additional earthquake fault zones when warranted by new information. The State Geologist shall submit all revised maps and additional maps to all affected cities, counties, and state agencies for their review and comment. Concerned jurisdictions and agencies shall submit all comments to the State Mining and Geology Board for review and consideration within 90 days. Within 90 days of that review, the State Geologist shall provide copies of the revised and additional official maps to concerned state agencies and to each city or county having jurisdiction over lands lying within the earthquake fault zone.(d) In order to ensure that sellers of real property and their agents are adequately informed, any county that receives an official map pursuant to this section shall post a notice within five days of receipt of the map at the offices of the county recorder, county assessor, and county planning commission, identifying the location of the map and the effective date of the notice.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 197, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2623 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.5 - Earthquake Fault Zoning|Section 2623.

2623.  (a) The approval of a project by a city or county shall be in accordance with policies and criteria established by the State Mining and Geology Board and the findings of the State Geologist. In the development of those policies and criteria, the State Mining and Geology Board shall seek the comment and advice of affected cities, counties, and state agencies. Cities and counties shall require, prior to the approval of a project, a geologic report defining and delineating any hazard of surface fault rupture. If the city or county finds that no undue hazard of that kind exists, the geologic report on the hazard may be waived, with the approval of the State Geologist.(b) After a report has been approved or a waiver granted, subsequent geologic reports shall not be required, provided that new geologic data warranting further investigations is not recorded.(c) The preparation of geologic reports that are required pursuant to this section for multiple projects may be undertaken by a geologic hazard abatement district.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 916, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2624 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.5 - Earthquake Fault Zoning|Section 2624.

2624.  Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, cities and counties may do any of the following:(1) Establish policies and criteria which are stricter than those established by this chapter.(2) Impose and collect fees in addition to those required under this chapter.(3) Determine not to grant exemptions authorized under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 916, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2625 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.5 - Earthquake Fault Zoning|Section 2625.

2625.  (a) Each applicant for approval of a project may be charged a reasonable fee by the city or county having jurisdiction over the project.(b) Such fees shall be set in an amount sufficient to meet, but not to exceed, the costs to the city or county of administering and complying with the provisions of this chapter.(c) The geologic report required by Section 2623 shall be in sufficient detail to meet the criteria and policies established by the State Mining and Geology Board for individual parcels of land.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 61.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2630 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.5 - Earthquake Fault Zoning|Section 2630.

2630.  In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the State Geologist and the board shall be advised by the Seismic Safety Commission.(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1243.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2650 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.6 - State Mining and Minerals Policy|Section 2650.

2650.  (a) It is the continuing policy of the State of California, in the interest of the needs of society for the wise use of mineral resources and for other sound conservation practices, to foster and encourage private enterprise in all of the following activities:(1) The development within the state of economically sound and beneficial mineral industries and metal and mineral product reclamation industries.(2) The orderly and economic exploration, development, and utilization of the state’s mineral resources and reclamation of metal and mineral products.(3) Mining, mineral, and metallurgical research to promote the wise and efficient use of natural and reclaimable mineral resources.(4) The study and development of methods for the control, disposal, reclamation, and utilization of mining and mineral processing waste products and the reclamation of mined lands so as to minimize any adverse effects of mineral extraction and processing upon the physical environment.(b) The director shall carry out the policy set forth in this section.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 999, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2690 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.8 - Seismic Hazards Mapping|Section 2690.

2690.  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act.(Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1168, Sec. 3. Section operative April 1, 1991, pursuant to Section 2599.6 (later renumbered as 2699.6).)
CA Pub Res Code § 2691 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.8 - Seismic Hazards Mapping|Section 2691.

2691.  The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The effects of strong ground shaking, liquefaction, landslides, or other ground failure account for approximately 95 percent of economic losses caused by an earthquake. (b) Areas subject to these processes during an earthquake have not been identified or mapped statewide, despite the fact that scientific techniques are available to do so. (c) It is necessary to identify and map seismic hazard zones in order for cities and counties to adequately prepare the safety element of their general plans and to encourage land use management policies and regulations to reduce and mitigate those hazards to protect public health and safety.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 550, Sec. 3.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2692 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.8 - Seismic Hazards Mapping|Section 2692.

2692.  (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide for a statewide seismic hazard mapping and technical advisory program to assist cities and counties in fulfilling their responsibilities for protecting the public health and safety from the effects of strong ground shaking, liquefaction, landslides, or other ground failure and other seismic hazards caused by earthquakes.(b) It is further the intent of the Legislature that maps and accompanying information provided pursuant to this chapter be made available to local governments for planning and development purposes.(c) It is further the intent of the Legislature that the California Geological Survey, in implementing this chapter, shall, to the extent possible, coordinate its activities with, and use existing information generated from, the earthquake fault zones mapping program pursuant to Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 2621), and the inundation maps prepared pursuant to Section 6161 of the Water Code.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 26, Sec. 76. (SB 92) Effective June 27, 2017.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2692.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.8 - Seismic Hazards Mapping|Section 2692.1.

2692.1.  The State Geologist may include in maps compiled pursuant to this chapter information on the potential effects of tsunami and seiche when information becomes available from other sources and the State Geologist determines the information is appropriate for use by local government. The State Geologist shall not be required to provide this information unless additional funding is provided both to make the determination and to distribute the tsunami and seiche information.(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 550, Sec. 5.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2693 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.8 - Seismic Hazards Mapping|Section 2693.

2693.  As used in this chapter:(a) “City” and “county” includes the City and County of San Francisco. (b) “Geotechnical report” means a report prepared by a certified engineering geologist or a civil engineer practicing within the area of his or her competence, which identifies seismic hazards and recommends mitigation measures to reduce the risk of seismic hazard to acceptable levels. (c) “Mitigation” means those measures that are consistent with established practice and that will reduce seismic risk to acceptable levels. (d) “Project” has the same meaning as in Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 2621), except as follows: (1) A single-family dwelling otherwise qualifying as a project may be exempted by the city or county having jurisdiction of the project. (2) “Project” does not include alterations or additions to any structure within a seismic hazard zone which do not exceed either 50 percent of the value of the structure or 50 percent of the existing floor area of the structure.(e) “Commission” means the Seismic Safety Commission. (f) “Board” means the State Mining and Geology Board.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 550, Sec. 6.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2694 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.8 - Seismic Hazards Mapping|Section 2694.

2694.  (a) A person who is acting as an agent for a transferor of real property that is located within a seismic hazard zone, as designated under this chapter, or the transferor, if he or she is acting without an agent, shall disclose to any prospective transferee the fact that the property is located within a seismic hazard zone.(b) Disclosure is required pursuant to this section only when one of the following conditions is met:(1) The transferor, or transferor’s agent, has actual knowledge that the property is within a seismic hazard zone.(2) A map that includes the property has been provided to the city or county pursuant to Section 2622, and a notice has been posted at the offices of the county recorder, county assessor, and county planning agency that identifies the location of the map and any information regarding changes to the map received by the county.(c) In all transactions that are subject to Section 1103 of the Civil Code, the disclosure required by subdivision (a) of this section shall be provided by either of the following means:(1) The Local Option Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement as provided in Section 1102.6a of the Civil Code.(2) The Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement as provided in Section 1103.2 of the Civil Code.(d) If the map or accompanying information is not of sufficient accuracy or scale that a reasonable person can determine if the subject real property is included in a seismic hazard zone, the agent shall mark “Yes” on the Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement. The agent may mark “No” on the Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement if he or she attaches a report prepared pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 1103.4 of the Civil Code that verifies the property is not in the hazard zone. Nothing in this subdivision is intended to limit or abridge any existing duty of the transferor or the transferor’s agents to exercise reasonable care in making a determination under this subdivision.(e) For purposes of the disclosures required by this section, the following persons shall not be deemed agents of the transferor:(1) Persons specified in Section 1103.11 of the Civil Code.(2) Persons acting under a power of sale regulated by Section 2924 of the Civil Code.(f) For purposes of this section, Section 1103.13 of the Civil Code applies.(g) The specification of items for disclosure in this section does not limit or abridge any obligation for disclosure created by any other provision of law or that may exist in order to avoid fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit in the transfer transaction.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 876, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2695 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.8 - Seismic Hazards Mapping|Section 2695.

2695.  (a) On or before January 1, 1992, the board, in consultation with the director and the commission, shall develop all of the following:(1) Guidelines for the preparation of maps of seismic hazard zones in the state.(2) Priorities for mapping of seismic hazard zones. In setting priorities, the board shall take into account the following factors:(A) The population affected by the seismic hazard in the event of an earthquake.(B) The probability that the seismic hazard would threaten public health and safety in the event of an earthquake.(C) The willingness of lead agencies and other public agencies to share the cost of mapping within their jurisdiction.(D) The availability of existing information.(3) Policies and criteria regarding the responsibilities of cities, counties, and state agencies pursuant to this chapter. The policies and criteria shall address, but not be limited to, the following:(A) Criteria for approval of a project within a seismic hazard zone, including mitigation measures.(B) The contents of the geotechnical report.(C) Evaluation of the geotechnical report by the lead agency.(4) Guidelines for evaluating seismic hazards and recommending mitigation measures.(5) Any necessary procedures, including, but not limited to, processing of waivers pursuant to Section 2697, to facilitate the implementation of this chapter.(b) In developing the policies and criteria pursuant to subdivision (a), the board shall consult with and consider the recommendations of an advisory committee, appointed by the board in consultation with the commission, composed of the following members:(1) An engineering geologist registered in the state.(2) A seismologist.(3) A civil engineer registered in the state.(4) A structural engineer registered in the state.(5) A representative of city government, selected from a list submitted by the League of California Cities.(6) A representative of county government, selected from a list submitted by the County Supervisors Association of California.(7) A representative of regional government, selected from a list submitted by the Council of Governments.(8) A representative of the insurance industry.(9) The Insurance Commissioner.All of the members of the advisory committee shall have expertise in the field of seismic hazards or seismic safety.(c) At least 90 days prior to adopting measures pursuant to this section, the board shall transmit or cause to be transmitted a draft of those measures to affected cities, counties, and state agencies for review and comment.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 999, Sec. 11. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Pub Res Code § 2696 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 2 - GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING|CHAPTER 7.8 - Seismic Hazards Mapping|Section 2696.

2696.  (a) The State Geologist shall compile maps identifying seismic hazard zones, consistent with the requirements of Section 2695. The maps shall be compiled in accordance with a time schedule developed by the director and based upon the provisions of Section 2695 and the level of funding available to implement this chapter.(b) The State Geologist shall, upon completion, submit seismic hazard maps compiled pursuant to subdivision (a) to the board and all affected cities, counties, and state agencies for review and comment. Concerned jurisdictions and agencies shall submit all comments to the board for review and consideration within 90 days. Within 90 days of board review, the State Geologist shall revise the maps, as appropriate, and shall provide copies of the official maps to each state agency, city, or county, including the county recorder, having jurisdiction over lands containing an area of seismic hazard. The county recorder shall record all information transmitted as part of the public record.(c) In order to ensure that sellers of real property and their agents are adequately informed, any county that receives an official map pursuant to this section shall post a notice within five days of receipt of the map at the office of the county recorder, county assessor, and county planning agency, identifying the location of the map, any information regarding changes to the map, and the effective date of the notice.(Amended (as amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 999) by Stats. 1998, Ch. 65, Sec. 14. Effective June 9, 1998. Applicable from June 1, 1998, by Sec. 18 of Ch. 65. Note: Ch. 65 (pursuant to Sec. 20) supersedes, and precludes operation of, Stats. 1997, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 7.)