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CA Health & Safety Code § 14953 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12 - FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION|PART 8 - CIGARETTES|Section 14953.

14953.  (a) Each manufacturer shall submit a written certification to the State Fire Marshal attesting that each cigarette listed in the certification has been tested in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 14952 and meets the performance standard set forth in subdivision (b) of that section.(b) Each cigarette listed in the certification shall be described with the following information:(1) Brand.(2) Style (for example, light, ultra light).(3) Length in millimeters.(4) Circumference in millimeters.(5) Flavor (for example, menthol, chocolate) if applicable.(6) Filter or nonfilter.(7) Package description (for example, soft pack, box).(8) Marking approved in accordance with Section 14954.(c) Each cigarette certified under this section shall be recertified every three years.(d) Manufacturers certifying cigarettes in accordance with this section shall provide a copy of the certifications to all distributors and wholesalers to which they sell cigarettes and shall also provide sufficient copies of an illustration of the cigarette packaging marking utilized by the manufacturer pursuant to Section 14954 for each retailer to which the distributors and wholesalers sell cigarettes. Distributors and wholesalers shall provide a copy of these cigarette packaging markings received from manufacturers to all retailers to which they sell cigarettes.(Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2006. Operative January 1, 2007, by Section 14960.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 14954 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12 - FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION|PART 8 - CIGARETTES|Section 14954.

14954.  (a) Cigarettes that are certified by a manufacturer in accordance with Section 14953 shall be marked on the packaging and case to indicate compliance with the requirements of this part. Marking shall be in 8-point type or larger and consist of one of the following:(1) Modification of the universal product code to include a visible mark printed at or around the area of that code. The mark may consist of alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently stamped, engraved, embossed or printed in conjunction with the universal product code.(2) Any visible combination of alphanumeric or symbolic characters permanently stamped, engraved, or embossed upon the cigarette packaging or cellophane wrap.(3) Printed, stamped, engraved, or embossed text on the cigarette packaging that indicates that the cigarettes meet California standards.(b) Before a certified cigarette can be sold in the state, a manufacturer shall submit its proposed marking to the State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal shall approve the marking upon a finding that it is compliant with the criteria outlined in subdivision (a). Proposed markings shall be deemed approved if the State Fire Marshal fails to act within 10 business days of receiving a proposed marking. A marking in use and approved for the sale of cigarettes in the State of New York shall be deemed approved.(c) A manufacturer must use only one marking and must apply this marking uniformly for all packagings, including, but not limited to, packages, cartons, and cases, and brands marketed by that manufacturer.(d) A manufacturer who modifies its marking shall notify the State Fire Marshal of this change and submit to the State Fire Marshal a copy of the new marking which shall comply with subdivisions (a) and (b).(Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2006. Operative January 1, 2007, by Section 14960.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 14955 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12 - FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION|PART 8 - CIGARETTES|Section 14955.

14955.  (a) A manufacturer or any other person or entity that knowingly sells or offers to sell cigarettes other than through retail sale in violation of this part is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each sale.(b) A retailer, distributor, or wholesaler that knowingly sells or offers to sell cigarettes in violation of this part shall be subject to the following:(1) A civil penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) for each sale or offer for sale in which the total number of cigarettes sold or offered for sale does not exceed 50 packages of cigarettes.(2) A civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each sale or offer for sale in which the total number of cigarettes sold or offered for sale exceeds 50 packages of cigarettes.(c) The civil penalties imposed pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b) shall be deposited in the Cigarette Fire Safety and Firefighter Protection Fund.(d) In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, any corporation, partnership, sole proprietor, limited partnership, or association engaged in the manufacture of cigarettes that knowingly makes a false certification pursuant to Section 14953 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) for each false certification.(e) A person who violates any other provision in this part is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each violation. Any cigarettes that have been sold or offered for sale that do not comply with the performance standard required by Section 14952 shall be deemed contraband per se and subject to seizure and disposal by the department or a law enforcement agency.(f) The Attorney General may bring an action on behalf of the people of the state to restrain further violations of this part and for any other relief that may be appropriate. In any action by the Attorney General to enforce this act, the Attorney General shall be entitled to recover costs of investigation, expert witness fees, costs of the action, and reasonable attorney’s fees.(g) It is a defense in any action for civil penalties that a distributor, wholesaler, retailer, or a person in the stream of commerce relied in good faith on the manufacturer’s certificate or marking that the cigarettes comply with this part.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 497, Sec. 158. (AB 991) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 14956 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12 - FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION|PART 8 - CIGARETTES|Section 14956.

14956.  (a) Inspections may be made at any place where cigarettes are sold, offered for sale, or stored or at any site where there is evidence of a violation of subdivision (a) of Section 14951.(b) Manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and retailers shall permit an employee of the department, upon presentation of the appropriate identification and credentials, to enter into, and to conduct an inspection of, any building, facility, site, or place described in subdivision (a).(c) Any person that refuses to allow an inspection authorized under this section is subject to the penalty imposed by Section 14958.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 613, Sec. 4. (SB 1408) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 14957 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12 - FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION|PART 8 - CIGARETTES|Section 14957.

14957.  Upon discovery by the department or a law enforcement agency that a person offers or possesses for sale, or has made a sale of, cigarettes in violation of subdivision (a) of Section 14951, the department or that law enforcement agency may seize and dispose of those cigarettes possessed in violation of this part as contraband per se.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 613, Sec. 5. (SB 1408) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 14958 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12 - FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION|PART 8 - CIGARETTES|Section 14958.

14958.  Any person who knowingly fails or refuses to allow an inspection by the department, pursuant to Section 14956, is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each failure or refusal.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 613, Sec. 6. (SB 1408) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 14959 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12 - FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION|PART 8 - CIGARETTES|Section 14959.

14959.  This part shall cease to be applicable if federal fire safety standards for cigarettes that preempt this act are enacted and take effect subsequent to the effective date of this act and the State Fire Marshal so notifies the Secretary of State.(Added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 633, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2006. Operative January 1, 2007, by Section 14960.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 16100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12.5 - BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC|CHAPTER 3 - Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Technologies|Section 16100.

16100.  As used in this chapter:(a)  “Earthquake hazard mitigation technologies” includes, but is not limited to, seismic isolation, energy dissipation, ductility, damping systems, and other technologies which endeavor to reasonably protect buildings and nonstructural components, building contents, and functional capability from earthquake damage. Earthquake hazard mitigation technologies do not include those technologies with detailed code provisions in the 1988 edition of the model codes as defined in Section 18916. (b)  “Life cycle cost” includes, but is not limited to, the present value of the cost of initial construction, earthquake insurance premiums, operating and maintenance costs, physical earthquake damage cost to the facility, and related earthquake disruption costs including, but not limited to, loss of production or loss of business anticipated over the projected useful life of the building. (c)  “Peer review” is a review conducted by a multidisciplinary group of experienced technical professionals, including, but not limited to, architects and structural and geotechnical engineers who have recognized expertise in the design and performance of earthquake hazard mitigation technologies, who are independent of the subject of the review, and who are peers with the same professional registration as that of the design professionals responsible for the subject of the review. (d)  “Public agency” means any state agency, any county, city and county, city, regional agency, public district, redevelopment agency, or any other political subdivision. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 988, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 16101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12.5 - BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC|CHAPTER 3 - Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Technologies|Section 16101.

16101.  (a)  The Seismic Safety Commission, in cooperation with the State Architect, shall develop a state policy on acceptable levels of earthquake risk for new and existing state-owned buildings and submit their policy to the Legislature for consideration by January 1, 1991. (b)  The State Architect, in conjunction with state agency owners and operators of buildings, shall identify activities carried out within state-owned buildings which are necessary for postearthquake operation. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 988, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 16102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12.5 - BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC|CHAPTER 3 - Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Technologies|Section 16102.

16102.  (a)  The State Architect shall develop and adopt by January 1, 1992, regulations for the application of earthquake hazard mitigation technologies to buildings which do all of the following: (1)  Prescribe design criteria and performance standards with the objective of reasonably ensuring the limitation of earthquake damage or the continuous operational capability of buildings with earthquake hazard mitigation technologies, or both. (2)  Determine the procedure for estimating the life cycle costs of a building designed and constructed according to the provisions of this chapter. (3)  Establish the criteria for determining the suitability of earthquake hazard mitigation technology as compared to conventional construction considering project-specific design requirements and life cycle costs. (b)  The advisory board established pursuant to Section 16022 shall advise the State Architect in the development of regulations for this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 988, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 16103 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12.5 - BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC|CHAPTER 3 - Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Technologies|Section 16103.

16103.  (a)  The State Architect shall seek the advice and cooperation of appropriate state agencies, structural and earthquake engineering professional organizations, the California Building Officials, the International Conference of Building Officials, and other professional organizations or associations to carry out the provisions of this section. (b)  The State Architect shall encourage technical and professional societies to conduct forums and seminars to increase the understanding of design professionals and building officials about new earthquake hazard mitigation technologies. (c)  The State Architect shall encourage state and federal governments, the University of California, other state agencies, the private educational institutions and the private sector to increase the availability of earthquake research funds and equipment, including, but not limited to, shake tables. The State Architect shall encourage the development of educational materials for earthquake hazard mitigation technologies. (d)  The State Architect, in cooperation with structural engineering professional organizations, shall submit the regulations developed according to this chapter to the International Conference of Building Officials for consideration of adoption in future model codes, as defined in Section 18916, by August 1, 1993. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 988, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 16104 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12.5 - BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC|CHAPTER 3 - Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Technologies|Section 16104.

16104.  (a)  The State Architect shall select suitable buildings and provide direction and supervision for the use of earthquake hazard mitigation technologies on three buildings owned by the Department of General Services, or other state-owned buildings proposed by another state agency, as demonstration projects. Buildings owned by the University of California, the California State University, the Department of Corrections, or other state agencies may be proposed as demonstration projects by the respective state agency but are subject to the approval of the State Architect for selection as a demonstration project and review by the State Architect according to provisions of this chapter. (b)  One demonstration project shall be a new building and two projects shall be existing buildings. (c)  It is in the best interest of the state that these demonstration projects should be fully instrumented and monitored by the Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 2700) of Division 2 of the Public Resources Code) of the Division of Mines and Geology. The Strong Motion Instrumentation Program is encouraged to instrument these demonstration projects. The State Architect shall consult with the Strong Motion Instrumentation Program prior to the selection of demonstration projects. It is the intent of the Legislature that the cost of instrumentation be funded by the appropriation that funds the construction of the building.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 988, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 16106 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12.5 - BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC|CHAPTER 3 - Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Technologies|Section 16106.

16106.  (a)  The State Architect shall develop and publish informational material describing the anticipated earthquake performance of new and existing buildings afforded by current and earlier building codes, the threat of earthquakes, and earthquake hazard mitigation technologies. This information shall be made available to the federal government, public agencies, and the public to assist building owners, occupants, and managers to better understand the anticipated earthquake performance of buildings. (b)  The State Architect shall provide information by various methods, including publications and seminars, to insurance companies, building owners, and the general public explaining the significant reductions in damage to buildings and contents which may be effected through the use of earthquake hazard mitigation technologies with the objective of encouraging the use of these technologies, reducing earthquake damage and disruption, and reducing insurance premiums for earthquake peril coverage. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 988, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 16107 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12.5 - BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC|CHAPTER 3 - Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Technologies|Section 16107.

16107.  (a)  The University of California, the California State University, the Department of Corrections, and public agencies are encouraged to develop and implement policies and performance standards according to lowest reasonable life cycle costs in a similar manner to Section 16101. (b)  No provision of this chapter shall apply to the Regents of the University of California unless the regents, by resolution, make the provision applicable. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 988, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 16107.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12.5 - BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC|CHAPTER 3 - Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Technologies|Section 16107.5.

16107.5.  No provision of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, shall reduce, alter, or diminish the authority of the design professional who signs the plans and specifications for a project subject to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 988, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 16108 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12.5 - BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC|CHAPTER 3 - Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Technologies|Section 16108.

16108.  (a)  Private and public agency building owners and developers may, and are encouraged to, use the provisions of this chapter for new and existing buildings. Private and public agency building owners and developers are encouraged to consider the building standards enacted by local governments for building reconstruction pursuant to Article 4 (commencing with Section 19160) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 13. (b)  The State Architect, using the advisory committee defined in Section 16022 shall review the suitability of the candidate buildings for earthquake hazard mitigation technologies upon request from building owners or developers, public agencies, or design professionals and shall review the adequacy of the project-specific design and earthquake performance criteria and report its findings to the appropriate public agency prior to the approval of design concepts, preliminary design criteria, geotechnical reports, and ground response reports by the appropriate public agency. (c)  The advisory committee established pursuant to Section 16022 shall be used by the State Architect to perform a peer review of the earthquake hazard mitigation technologies for a project at the State Architect’s discretion or at the request of a building owner, design professional, or responsible public agency. The State Architect may add to the advisory committee additional peers for a particular project from a list of recognized experts in the field of earthquake hazard mitigation technologies. (d)  An appropriate fee for all reviews by the State Architect and advisory committee shall be established by the State Architect and paid for by building owners prior to reviews. The fees established pursuant to this subdivision shall not exceed the actual costs of performing the individual peer review. (e)  No local agency may require any private or public agency, building owner or developer, or their design professionals, to comply with the provisions of this chapter as a condition of local agency review, permitting, or approval. (Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 988, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 16109 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12.5 - BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC|CHAPTER 3 - Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Technologies|Section 16109.

16109.  In the event that a project involving buildings utilizing earthquake mitigation technologies and other new seismic resistant design technologies requires design review and plan approval by more than one public agency, the Coordinating Council of the Building Standards Commission shall, to the maximum extent feasible, consolidate the various hearings which may be required in order to minimize the time required for the hearings. This consolidation shall be for procedural purposes only and shall not be construed as consolidating the statutory responsibilities of the public agencies conducting the consolidated hearings.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 193, Sec. 93. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 16110 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12.5 - BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC|CHAPTER 3 - Earthquake Hazard Mitigation Technologies|Section 16110.

16110.  The State Architect shall periodically inform the Seismic Safety Commission with respect to the implementation and administration of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 988, Sec. 1.)
CA Health & Safety Code § 16500 (2021)
2021 California Code|Health and Safety Code - HSC|DIVISION 12.5 - BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC|CHAPTER 3.5 - School Buildings|Section 16500.

16500.  The State Architect shall adopt guidelines applicable to substandard conditions of school buildings, as defined in Section 17283 of the Education Code, which guidelines shall take into consideration the unique design, use, safety needs, and construction of the school buildings.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 308. (AB 731) Effective January 1, 2016.)