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CA Pub Res Code § 14001 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 1 - Findings and Declarations of Policy|Section 14001.

14001.  In the Natural Resources Agency there is the California Conservation Corps, which shall be responsible for carrying out the purposes of, and implementing the findings and policies set forth in, this division.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 635, Sec. 1. (AB 2126) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14002 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 1 - Findings and Declarations of Policy|Section 14002.

14002.  The Legislature finds and declares that the California Conservation Corps provides an invaluable service. The Legislature supports the corps’ mission to enhance the educational opportunities and employability of corps members. To further this mission local community college districts and the corps are encouraged to enter into cooperative agreements so that corps members have access to equal educational opportunities.Local community college districts are encouraged to recognize the unique needs and circumstances of the corps members and the corps’ need for adequate facilities. Local community college districts should, to the extent possible, develop procedures to address these unique needs.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1710, Sec. 2.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14003 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 1 - Findings and Declarations of Policy|Section 14003.

14003.  (a) The Legislature finds and declares that the State of California has already established a model conservation corps program and that redundant federal and state programs to carry out resource protection and conservation within the state are not in the best interests of the state. Rather, it is in the best interests of the state that federal funds designated to be expended by federal agencies for this purpose be allocated, to the extent feasible, to the California Conservation Corps and local conservation corps.(b) If federal funds are available for youth conservation corps or community service corps programs, excluding the federal Job Corps, the California Conservation Corps is hereby designated as the program recipient for the State of California, and the corps may distribute, as appropriate, any federal funds to other corps programs within the state. The director shall have the authority to adopt, amend, and repeal policies to implement the program consistent with the federal requirements and with this division.(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 463, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14004 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 1 - Findings and Declarations of Policy|Section 14004.

14004.  In memory of Brien Thomas “B.T.” Collins, and on behalf of his passion, support, and commitment to the mission of the corps, the California Conservation Corps headquarters in Sacramento is hereby named the “B.T. Collins California Conservation Corps Building.”(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 894, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 14100.

14100.  Unless context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this chapter govern the construction of this division.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 904.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 14101.

14101.  “Corps” means the California Conservation Corps.(Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 342.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 2 - Definitions|Section 14102.

14102.  “Director” means the Director of the California Conservation Corps.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 50, Sec. 3.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14300 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14300.

14300.  Young adults participating in the corps program shall generally be engaged in projects that do the following:(a) Preserve, maintain, and enhance environmentally important lands and waters.(b) Accomplish useful and needed public works projects in both urban and rural areas.(c) Conserve, maintain, improve, and develop natural resources in both urban and rural areas.(d) Provide opportunities for public use of, or education in, the areas, projects, and resources described in subdivisions (a), (b), and (c).(e) Assist in emergency operations, such as natural disaster relief and the rescue of lost and injured persons.(f) Assist in fire prevention and suppression.(g) Directly contribute to the conservation of energy.(h) Contribute toward making public facilities accessible to persons with disabilities.(i) Assist departments within the Resources Agency in developing, rehabilitating, and restoring parklands, recreational facilities, and historical resources; restoring salmon and steelhead spawning, nursery, and rearing habitat; restoring and preserving wildlife habitat; and enhancing reforestation in both urban and rural areas.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 99. (SB 272) Effective July 23, 2021.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14301 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14301.

14301.  The Governor shall appoint a director, who shall act as the administrative officer of the corps, and a deputy director. The appointment of the director is subject to confirmation by the Senate at the next regular or special session of the Legislature, and the refusal or failure of the Senate to confirm the appointment shall create a vacancy in the office. The director and deputy director shall be exempt from civil service, under subdivision (f) of Section 4 of Article XXIV of the California Constitution. The director shall employ, pursuant to the provisions of Article XXIV of the California Constitution and Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, such staff as is necessary to implement the provisions of this division.(Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 787.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14302 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14302.

14302.  Young adults shall be selected for participation in the corps program on the basis of motivation for hard work, personal development, and public service, and without regard to their prior employment or educational background. Participation shall be for a period of one year, which may be extended.The corps, in conjunction with the Employment Development Department, shall place an emphasis on developing and executing plans to assist corpsmembers in obtaining employment following their participation in the corps program.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 100. (SB 272) Effective July 23, 2021.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14302.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14302.5.

14302.5.  (a) The corps shall collaborate with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Employment Development Department to assist any corpsmember who is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces in obtaining employment after participating in the corps program.(b) Collaboration efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs shall include, but not be limited to, providing access to veterans supportive services. Collaboration efforts by the Employment Development Department shall include, but not be limited to, providing access to workforce services.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 485, Sec. 2. (SB 1227) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14303 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14303.

14303.  The director may employ special corpsmembers without regard to their age so that the corps may draw upon their special skills which may contribute to the attainment of the objectives of the program. Special corpsmembers may be assigned to headquarters, as well as field positions.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 50, Sec. 6.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14304 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14304.

14304.  Projects shall be directed toward providing opportunities to the public for their education or the use of these natural resources and environmentally important public lands and waters, while at the same time providing young adults with an opportunity for personal development in a variety of basic skills. Projects shall be undertaken in both urban and rural areas and shall be selected on the basis of the environmental and natural resource benefits each offers, the opportunities for public education or use each offers, and the on-the-job training value of each.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 133, Sec. 101. (SB 272) Effective July 23, 2021.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14305 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14305.

14305.  In order to protect the rights of corpsmembers individually and the corps as a community, the director shall adopt a corpsmember bill of rights, corpsmember grievance procedures, and search and seizure guidelines.These adopted rights, procedures, and guidelines shall serve to assist the director and corps staff in identifying problems and conflicts and resolving them with a minimum disruption of work and training, and shall be used by corps supervisors to interpret and consistently enforce policies and procedures of the corps.(Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 50, Sec. 7.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14306 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14306.

14306.  To implement this division, the director may do all of the following:(a) Recruit and enroll corpsmembers and special corpsmembers.(b) Adopt criteria for selecting applicants for enrollment in the corps’ program, including criteria for individuals convicted of a crime described in the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and Safety Code). The director shall take into account, when adopting this criteria, the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the corps’ program participants and staff. (c) Execute contracts containing the terms and conditions that are deemed necessary and desirable for the enrollment of corpsmembers.(d) Authorize utilization of the corps for emergency projects occasioned by natural disasters, fire prevention and suppression, rescue of lost or injured persons, and any other activity or project necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this division.(e) Apply for and accept grants or contributions of funds from any public or private source.(f) Purchase, rent, or otherwise acquire or obtain necessary property, supplies, instruments, tools, equipment, and conveniences.(g) Execute contracts for furnishing the services of the corps to any federal, state, or local public agency; any local or statewide private organization concerned with the objectives of the corps’ program, as specified in Sections 14000 and 14300; and any person, firm, partnership, or corporation concerned with these objectives.(h) Procure insurance.(i) Be reimbursed by the federal government, any state or local public agency, or any private organization for actual expenses incurred by the corps for any project undertaken for any such entity pursuant to subdivision (d) or (g) or pursuant to Section 14307.(j) To the extent permitted by Article VII of the California Constitution, execute contracts with any person, natural or corporate, for the purpose of implementing the objectives of the corps, as specified in Sections 14000 and 14300.(k) Utilize any services, material, or property of any agency of the state, and may make agreements with any agency of the state or take other actions that are reasonable and necessary.(l) Contract with public or private nonprofit entities to provide services for the corps.(m) Contract with the University of California, the California State University, the community college districts, and private institutions for the creation of special admission and tuition credit programs for corpsmembers.(Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 26, Sec. 38. (AB 1468) Effective June 20, 2014.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14306.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14306.5.

14306.5.  (a) In recruiting and enrolling corpsmembers and special corpsmembers, the director may select an applicant for enrollment in the corps program who is on probation, parole, postrelease community supervision, or mandatory supervision.(b) When selecting an applicant for enrollment in the corps program pursuant to subdivision (a), the director shall consider the applicant’s overall fitness to join the corps, which shall include, but not be limited to, an assessment of all of the following:(1) Any potential impacts the applicant may have on public safety as well as the safety of other members of the corps.(2) Whether the applicant is required to register as a sex offender pursuant to Section 290 of the Penal Code.(3) Whether the applicant is on lifetime parole.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 571, Sec. 1. (AB 278) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14307 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14307.

14307.  Fire prevention, fire suppression, and disaster relief including, but not limited to, flood, earthquake, pest infestation assistance measures, and search and rescue efforts shall be a major emphasis of the program. Certain corps centers designated by the director as fire centers in locations specifically needed to assure emergency capability and readiness for firefighting and natural disaster relief shall be administered and directed jointly by the director of the corps and the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection. The director of the corps shall be responsible for setting the policies under which these centers shall be operated and shall be responsible for the recruitment, orientation, job training, project planning, and educational and other services generally provided in the corps at its base centers. The Director of Forestry and Fire Protection, and his or her designee, shall be responsible for the supervision of corps members engaged in public service conservation work and for the training, supervision, and direction of corps members engaged in fire prevention, fire suppression, and other emergency activities.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 760, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14308 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14308.

14308.  In carrying out this division, the director may utilize any services, materials, or property of any agency of the state and may make any agreements with any agency of the state, or take any other actions, that are reasonable and necessary.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 894, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14309 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14309.

14309.  In order to provide the best and most cost-effective training possible for corps members and other state employees, state agencies shall seek to combine or share training programs that provide related skills.(Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 760, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14310 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14310.

14310.  Notwithstanding any other provision of law, corpsmembers and special corpsmembers, other than staff officers and employees, shall not receive state retirement benefits.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 50, Sec. 11.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14311 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14311.

14311.  In keeping with the corps’ entrepreneurial nature and to expand the corpsmember population, the corps shall actively seek reimbursable work projects from state and nonstate entities that are in keeping with its mission. The corps shall use the following criteria in reviewing such a project offer:(a) The project will provide opportunities to expand corpsmember population.(b) The project will provide corpsmembers with education and training in employable skills.(c) The project will attract community support, participation, and funding.(d) The project conserves or enhances the state’s natural resources, or has other public benefits.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 894, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14312 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14312.

14312.  (a) The Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account is hereby created in the General Fund in the State Treasury, for support of the corps.(b) Funds received in payment for reimbursable work projects, excluding General Fund money, may be deposited in the Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account.(c) Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, the money in the Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account is hereby continuously appropriated to the corps for the following program activities:(1) Program expansion to hire more corpsmembers.(2) Enhancement of corpsmember education and educational support services.(3) Enhancement of equipment used by corpsmembers in projects meeting the corps’ mission.(4) Program support when legislatively directed reimbursement targets are unmet in a given fiscal year.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 976, Sec. 1. Effective September 27, 1996.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14313 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14313.

14313.  To assist the corps’ operation as an entrepreneurial and incentive-based program, the director may seek and accept donations from private entities, foundations, or other sources outside of state government for purposes of accomplishing the corps’ mission.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 894, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14315 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14315.

14315.  (a) Subject to the availability of assistance from the corps, a state agency that is considering the use of contracted labor shall give priority to the corps when the mission of the corps and the nature of the state agency’s project are substantially consistent.(b) State agencies shall notify the corps of potential contracts for services that fit within the parameters of the legislative intent set forth in Section 14000 and shall use the corps to the maximum extent feasible to carry out projects that promote the legislative intent as set forth in Section 14000. Because of the corps’ commitment to the state’s youth, in the exercise of a state agency’s discretion when considering contracts for services, strong consideration shall be given to the use of corpsmembers over the use of other contracted labor.(c) The corps may contract with any state agency for the performance of activities consistent with this division.(d) Upon appropriation by the Legislature and execution of a contract pursuant to subdivision (b), the Controller may transfer money to the Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account from other funds under the control of the contracting state agency, including, but not limited to, the following funds and accounts:(1) Hazardous Waste Control Account in the General Fund.(2) State Highway Account in the State Transportation Fund.(3) Transportation Planning and Development Account in the State Transportation Fund.(4) California Environmental License Plate Fund.(5) Fish and Game Preservation Fund.(6) Public Resources Account in the Cigarette and Tobacco Products Surtax Fund.(7) Unallocated Account in the Cigarette and Tobacco Products Surtax Fund.(8) Habitat Conservation Fund.(9) Motor Vehicle Fuel Account in the Transportation Tax Fund pursuant to Section 8352.6 of the Revenue and Taxation Code (OMV Fund).(10) Oil Spill Prevention and Administration Fund.(11) Integrated Waste Management Account in the Integrated Waste Management Fund.(12) State Parks and Recreation Fund.(13) Solid Waste Disposal Site Cleanup and Maintenance Account in the General Fund.(14) Employment Training Fund.(15) Harbors and Watercraft Revolving Fund.(16) California Beverage Container Recycling Fund.(e) Expenditures from the Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account of amounts transferred pursuant to subdivision (d) shall be limited to purposes that are consistent with the requirements of each fund or account contributing each amount to the Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 953, Sec. 9. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Pub Res Code § 14316 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Resources Code - PRC|DIVISION 12 - CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS|CHAPTER 3 - Program|Section 14316.

14316.  The Department of Finance may make a loan from the General Fund to the Collins-Dugan California Conservation Corps Reimbursement Account, in an amount not to exceed a cumulative total of one million five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) to meet cashflow needs due to delays in collecting reimbursements. Any loan made by the Department of Finance pursuant to this section shall only be made if the corps has a valid contract or certification signed by a client agency that demonstrates that sufficient funds will be available to repay the loan. All money so transferred shall be repaid to the General Fund as soon as possible, but not later than one year from the date of the loan, with interest at the average rate earned by the Surplus Money Investment Fund.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 953, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2003.)