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2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 10 - State Architect › Section 14955.

14955. Where work to be performed, excluding regular maintenance work, which would otherwise be subject to the State Contract Act (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code), does not lend itself to the preparation of plans and specifications to enable bids to be taken on a lump-sum or unit basis, and the director so finds, the department may perform the work by the use of rented tools or equipment, either with operators furnished or unoperated. Contracts for the work may include provision for equipment rental and in addition the furnishing of labor and materials necessary to accomplish the work. The contracts shall not be subject to the State Contract Act, but shall be subject to all of the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 1770) of Chapter 1 of Part 7 of Division 2 of the Labor Code.
Whenever the total consideration of such a contract exceeds two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), it shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, after competitive bidding on such reasonable notice as the department may prescribe, except in cases of emergency rental of tools or equipment as hereinafter provided. Posting of notice for five days in a public place in the Sacramento and Los Angeles offices of the Office of Architecture and Construction of the department is sufficient. Those contracts involving a consideration in excess of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) shall be accompanied by labor and material bonds. The department may require faithful performance bonds when considered necessary. The notice for each contract shall state whether or not a bond shall be required. Where a faithful performance bond is required, labor and material bonds shall be required.
In cases of emergency work necessitated by the imminence or occurrence of a landslide, flood, storm damage, accident, or other casualty, tools or equipment may be rented for a period of not to exceed 10 days without competitive bidding.
(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 142, Sec. 43.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 10 - State Architect › Section 14956.

14956. This chapter, insofar as it vests in the State Architect general charge of the erection of all state buildings and require him or her to have an inspector assigned to each building during its construction, does not apply to the construction of any public works which is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Water Resources, the Department of Boating and Waterways pursuant to Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 65) of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, or the Department of Transportation.
(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 144, Sec. 124.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 10 - State Architect › Section 14957.

14957. (a) The Division of Architecture Revolving Fund in the State Treasury is continued in existence and is retitled the Architecture Revolving Fund. With the approval of the Department of Finance, and except as otherwise specified in this section, there shall be transferred to, or deposited in, the fund all money appropriated, contributed, or made available from any source, including sources other than state appropriations, for expenditure on work within the powers and duties of the Department of General Services with respect to the construction, alteration, repair, and improvement of state buildings, including, but not limited to, services, new construction, major construction and equipment, minor construction, maintenance, improvements, and equipment, and other building and improvement projects, as authorized by the state agency for which an appropriation is made or, as to funds from sources other than state appropriations, as may be authorized by written agreement between the contributor or contributors of funds and the Department of General Services, when approved by the Department of Finance.
(b) Money from state sources transferred to, or deposited in, the fund for major construction shall be limited to the amount necessary based on receipt of competitive bids. Money transferred for this purpose shall be upon approval of the Department of Finance. Any amount available, in the state appropriation, which is in excess of the amount necessary based on receipt of competitive bids, shall be immediately transferred to the credit of the fund from which the appropriation was made.
(c) Money in the fund also may be used, upon approval of the Department of Finance, to finance the cost of any construction projects within the powers and duties of the Department of General Services for which the federal government will contribute a partial cost thereof, provided, written evidence has been received from a federal agency that money has been appropriated by Congress and the federal government will pay to the state the amount specified upon the completion of construction of the project. The Director of General Services may approve plans, specifications and estimates of cost, and advertise for and receive bids on projects in anticipation of the receipt of written evidence from a federal agency.
(d) Money so transferred or deposited is available for expenditure by the Department of General Services for the purposes for which appropriated, contributed, or made available, without regard to fiscal years.
Notwithstanding Section 13340, special fund moneys in the Division of Architecture Revolving Fund, are continuously appropriated to the Department of General Services for these purposes.
(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 723, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2004.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 10 - State Architect › Section 14958.

14958. The Department of General Services shall file against the Architecture Revolving Fund all claims covering expenditures incurred in connection with services, new construction, major construction and equipment, minor construction, maintenance, improvements, and equipment, and other building and improvement projects, and the State Controller shall draw his warrant therefor against that fund.
(Added by renumbering Section 14031 by Stats. 1965, Ch. 432.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 10 - State Architect › Section 14959.

14959. The Department of General Services shall keep a record of all expenditures chargeable against each specific portion of the revolving fund, and any unencumbered balance in any portion of the fund, either within three months after completion of the project for which the portion was transferred or within three years from the time the portion was transferred or deposited therein, whichever is the earlier, shall be withdrawn from the revolving fund and transferred to the credit of the fund from which the appropriation was made or, as to funds from other than state appropriations, be paid out or refunded as provided in the agreement relating to the contributions; provided, that on approval of the Department of Finance the time of the withdrawal may be extended.
For the purpose of this section an estimate, prepared by the Department of General Services upon receipt of bids, of the amount required for supervision, engineering, and other items, if any, necessary for the completion of a project on which a construction contract has been awarded shall be deemed a valid encumbrance and be included with any other valid encumbrances in determining the amount of an unencumbered balance.
(Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1358, Sec. 2.2.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 10 - State Architect › Section 14960.

14960. Without at the time furnishing vouchers and itemized statements, the Department of General Services may withdraw from the Architecture Revolving Fund not to exceed at any one time the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). The sums withdrawn under this section shall be used as a revolving fund where payments of compensation earned or cash advances are necessary with respect to the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of state buildings.
(Added by renumbering Section 14033 by Stats. 1965, Ch. 432.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 10 - State Architect › Section 14961.

14961. The Director of General Services may authorize the refund of moneys received or collected by the department in payment of fees, licenses, permits, or for rentals, property or services, wherein the license, permit, rental, property or service cannot lawfully be issued, furnished, or transferred to the person making the payment, or in cases where the payment in whole or in part represents overpayment or payment in duplicate.
(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 432.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 10 - State Architect › Section 14963.

14963. The duties and functions formerly conducted by the State Fire Marshal that relate to construction, school, plan checking, and construction inspection are hereby transferred to the Office of the State Architect.
(Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 865, Sec. 5.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 10 - State Architect › Section 14964.

14964. (a) The duties and functions formerly conducted by the Office of the State Architect and the State Fire Marshal that relate to hospital plan checking and construction inspection are hereby transferred to the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. These duties include, but are not limited to, those specified in Division 12.5 (commencing with Section 16000) and Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 129675) of Part 7 of Division 107 of the Health and Safety Code.
(b) The qualifications for the personnel reviewing fire and life safety aspects of schools and hospitals within the Office of the State Architect and the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development shall be the same as those qualifications required of personnel formerly reviewing fire and life safety aspects of those facilities within the Office of the State Fire Marshal. It shall continue to be the responsibility of the State Fire Marshal to provide a high level of ongoing professional development and training for the personnel reviewing fire and life safety aspects of schools and hospitals within the Office of the State Architect and the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development.
(c) The qualifications for the personnel reviewing and inspecting structural safety aspects of hospitals at the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development shall be the same as those qualifications required of personnel formerly reviewing and inspecting structural safety aspects of hospitals at the Office of the State Architect.
(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 89. Effective September 29, 1996.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 11 - Emergencies › Section 14970.

14970. In times of extraordinary stress and of disaster, resulting from storms, floods, fire, or other calamitous events the director may declare the existence of an emergency and designate the location, nature, cause, area, and extent of the emergency if in his opinion:
(a) The emergency is a matter of general public and state concern; and
(b) Work and remedial measures are required to immediately avert, alleviate, repair, or restore damage or destruction to property having a general public and state interest and to protect the health, safety, convenience, and welfare of the general public of the state.
(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 448.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 11 - Emergencies › Section 14971.

14971. The department may perform any work required or take any remedial measures necessary to avert, alleviate, repair, or restore damage or destruction to property as provided in this chapter.
(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 11 - Emergencies › Section 14972.

14972. The director shall transmit any declaration made under this chapter to the Department of Finance with a recommendation and request that money be allocated from any available money appropriated for that purpose or to meet state emergencies within the meaning of that term as employed in this chapter, in order to carry out the work and remedial measures required to meet the emergency.
(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 11 - Emergencies › Section 14973.

14973. The Director of Finance shall forthwith determine if a state emergency exists, and if money is available in any appropriation or emergency fund for the work and remedial measures. Upon an affirmative finding upon these matters he shall allocate to the Department of General Services such amount as in his opinion will be required to meet the emergency.
(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 11 - Emergencies › Section 14974.

14974. Any work to be done as provided for in this chapter may be accomplished by day labor, negotiated contract, contract made upon informal bids or a combination thereof without the necessity of complying with the State Contract Act or any part thereof.
(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 448.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 11 - Emergencies › Section 14975.

14975. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9550 of the Civil Code, the contractor under any contract made under this chapter need not provide a payment bond before the commencement of the work but must provide a payment bond as otherwise required by law prior to payment under the contract.
(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 31. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 11 - Emergencies › Section 14976.

14976. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary contained in Article 2 (commencing with Section 1770) of Chapter 1 of Part 7 of Division 2 of the Labor Code, the director need not determine the prevailing wage rates before the work under any such contract is commenced. However, such contract shall contain a provision that the contractor shall pay prevailing wages for the crafts or trades so utilized which wage rates shall be ascertained as of the date of such contract by the director as soon thereafter as is reasonably possible.
(Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 448.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 12 - Purchase of Prescription Drugs for Government Agencies › Section 14977.

14977. As used in this chapter, “department” means the Department of General Services.
(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 483, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 12 - Purchase of Prescription Drugs for Government Agencies › Section 14977.1.

14977.1. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of General Services may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts on a bid or negotiated basis with manufacturers and suppliers of single source or multisource drugs. The department may obtain from those manufacturers and suppliers, discounts, rebates, or refunds based on quantities purchased insofar as permissible under federal law. Contracts entered into pursuant to this chapter may include price discounts, rebates, refunds, or other strategies aimed at managing escalating prescription drug prices.
(b) Contracts under this chapter shall be exempt from Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 10290) of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code.
(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 483, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 12 - Purchase of Prescription Drugs for Government Agencies › Section 14977.5.

14977.5. (a) The following state agencies shall participate in the prescription drug bulk purchasing program authorized under this chapter.
(1) State Department of State Hospitals.
(2) Department of Corrections.
(3) Department of the Youth Authority.
(4) State Department of Developmental Services.
(b) Any state, district, county, city, municipal, or public agency governmental entity, other than a state entity specified in subdivision (a), may elect to participate in the coordinated purchasing program.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 440, Sec. 19. (AB 1488) Effective September 22, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 12 - Purchase of Prescription Drugs for Government Agencies › Section 14978.

14978. The department, in consultation with the agencies listed in subdivision (a) of Section 14977.5, may investigate and implement other options and strategies to achieve the greatest savings on prescription drugs with prescription drug manufacturers and wholesalers.
(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 483, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 12 - Purchase of Prescription Drugs for Government Agencies › Section 14979.

14979. The department may appoint and contract with a pharmaceutical benefits manager or other entity for purposes of the prescription drugs purchased under this chapter. The pharmaceutical benefits manager or other entity may do all of the following:
(a) Negotiate price discounts, rebates, or other options that achieve the greatest savings on prescription drugs with prescription drug manufacturers and wholesalers.
(b) Purchase prescription drugs for participating state, district, county, or municipal governmental entities.
(c) Act as a consultant to the department.
(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 483, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 12 - Purchase of Prescription Drugs for Government Agencies › Section 14980.

14980. The department may explore additional strategies for managing the increasing costs of prescription drugs, including:
(a) Coordinating programs offered by pharmaceutical manufacturers that provide prescription drugs for free or at reduced prices.
(b) Studying the feasibility and appropriateness of including in the bulk purchasing programs entities in the private sector, including employers, providers, and individual consumers.
(c) Implementing other strategies, as permitted under state and federal law, aimed at managing escalating prescription drug prices.
(Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 483, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 12 - Purchase of Prescription Drugs for Government Agencies › Section 14982.

14982. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the Department of General Services, University of California, and the Public Employees’ Retirement System regularly meet and share information regarding each agency’s procurement of prescription drugs in an effort to identify and implement opportunities for cost savings in connection with this procurement. It is the intent of the Legislature that the University of California and the Public Employees’ Retirement System cooperate with the department in order to reduce each agency’s costs for prescription drugs.
(b) The department shall do all of the following:
(1) Share information on a regular basis with the University of California and the Public Employees’ Retirement System regarding each agency’s procurement of prescription drugs, including, but not limited to, prices paid for the same or similar drugs and information regarding drug effectiveness.
(2) Identify opportunities for the department, the University of California, and the Public Employees’ Retirement System to consolidate drug procurement or engage in other joint activities that will result in cost savings in the procurement of prescription drugs.
(3) Participate in at least one independent association that develops information on the relative effectiveness of prescription drugs.
(4) Develop strategies, in consultation with the affected agencies, for the state to achieve savings through greater use of generic drugs.
(5) No later than January 1, 2006, and annually thereafter, develop a workplan that includes, but is not limited to, a description of the department’s annual activities to reduce the state’s costs for prescription drugs and an estimate of cost savings.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require sharing of information that is prohibited by any other provision of law or contractual agreement, or the disclosure of information that may adversely affect potential drug procurement by any state agency.
(Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 284, Sec. 5. (AB 1311) Effective January 1, 2010.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 13 - California Commission on Disability Access › Section 14985.

14985. The Legislature finds and declares that, despite the fact that state law has provided persons with disabilities the right to full and equal access to public facilities since 1968, and that a violation of the right of any person under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-336; 42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101 et seq.) has also constituted a violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Section 51 of the Civil Code) since 1992, persons with disabilities are still being denied full and equal access to public facilities in many instances. The Legislature further finds and declares that businesses in California have the responsibility to provide full and equal access to public facilities as required in the laws and regulations, but that compliance may be thwarted in some cases by conflicting state and federal regulations, which in turn results in unnecessary litigation. With a view to developing recommendations that will enable persons with disabilities to exercise their right to full and equal access to public facilities, and that will facilitate business compliance with the laws and regulations to avoid unnecessary litigation, the Legislature has created the California Commission on Disability Access within the Department of General Services.
(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 19, Sec. 15. (AB 111) Effective June 27, 2017. Pursuant to Section 14985.11, continuing operation is contingent upon funding.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 13 - California Commission on Disability Access › Section 14985.2.

14985.2. (a) Public members of the commission shall receive one hundred dollars ($100) per diem while on official business of the commission, not to exceed 12 days per year. Each member of the commission shall also be entitled to receive his or her actual necessary traveling expenses while on official business of the commission.
(b) The commission shall select annually from its membership a chairperson who shall be a representative from the disability community, and a vice chairperson who shall be a representative from the business community.
(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 19, Sec. 15. (AB 111) Effective June 27, 2017. Pursuant to Section 14985.11, continuing operation is contingent upon funding.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 13 - California Commission on Disability Access › Section 14985.3.

14985.3. Meetings of the commission shall be subject to the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act (Article 9 (commencing with Section 11120) of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2).
(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 19, Sec. 15. (AB 111) Effective June 27, 2017. Pursuant to Section 14985.11, continuing operation is contingent upon funding.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 13 - California Commission on Disability Access › Section 14985.4.

14985.4. The commission shall have the powers and authority necessary to carry out the duties imposed upon it by this chapter, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) To employ any administrative, technical, or other personnel that may be necessary for the performance of its powers and duties.
(b) To hold hearings, make and sign any agreement, and do or perform any act, including the collection of relevant information, that may be necessary, desirable, or proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(c) To cooperate with, and secure the cooperation of, any department, division, board, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state to facilitate the proper execution of its powers and duties under this chapter.
(d) To appoint advisers or advisory committees from time to time when the commission determines that the experience or expertise of those advisers or advisory committees is needed for projects of the commission. Section 11009 shall apply to advisers or advisory committees.
(e) To accept any federal funds granted by an act of Congress or by executive order for any purpose of this chapter.
(f) To accept any gift, donation, grant, or bequest for any purpose of this chapter.
(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 19, Sec. 15. (AB 111) Effective June 27, 2017. Pursuant to Section 14985.11, continuing operation is contingent upon funding.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 13 - California Commission on Disability Access › Section 14985.5.

14985.5. (a) The commission may recommend, develop, prepare, or coordinate materials, projects, or other activities, as appropriate, relating to any subject within its jurisdiction.
(b) The commission shall provide, within its resources, information regarding any of the following:
(1) Preventing or minimizing problems of compliance by California businesses by providing educational services, including outreach efforts, and by preparing and hosting on its Internet Web site a Guide to Compliance with State Laws and Regulations Regarding Disability Access Requirements.
(2) Recommending programs to enable persons with disabilities to obtain full and equal access to public facilities.
(3) Providing information as requested by the Legislature on disability access issues and compliance.
(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 19, Sec. 15. (AB 111) Effective June 27, 2017. Pursuant to Section 14985.11, continuing operation is contingent upon funding.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 13 - California Commission on Disability Access › Section 14985.7.

14985.7. (a) On or before April 15, 2013, the commission shall report to the Legislature, and to the Chairs of the Senate and Assembly Committees on Judiciary, of its activities and efforts since the commission was established to implement the predecessors of Sections 14985.5 and 14985.6, including the provisions that were law before amendment or repeal in the 2011–12 Regular Session. Commencing in 2014, and notwithstanding Section 10231.5, the commission shall report on or before March 31 and annually thereafter to the Legislature, and to the Chairs of the Senate and Assembly Committees on Judiciary, of its ongoing efforts to implement Sections 14985.5 and 14985.6, as amended in the 2011–12 Regular Session.
(b) A report to be submitted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 420, Sec. 26. (AB 2960) Effective January 1, 2023. Pursuant to Section 14985.11, continuing operation is contingent upon funding.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 13 - California Commission on Disability Access › Section 14985.8.

14985.8. The commission shall compile the following data with respect to any demand letter or complaint sent to the commission pursuant to Section 55.32 of the Civil Code and post the information on its internet website pursuant to the following:
(a) The commission shall identify the various types of access violations alleged in the demand letters and in the complaints, respectively, and shall tabulate the number of claims alleged for each type of violation in the demand letters and complaints, respectively. For purposes of this subdivision, any demand for money letters shall be grouped as demand letters.
(b) Periodically, but not less than every six months beginning July 31, 2013, the commission shall post on its internet website a list, by type, of the 10 most frequent types of accessibility violations alleged in the demand letters and in the complaints, respectively, and the numbers of alleged violations for each listed type of violation for the prior two quarters.
(c) The commission shall, on a quarterly basis, identify and tabulate the number of demand letters and complaints received by the commission. The commission shall further ascertain whether a complaint was filed in state or federal court and tabulate the number of complaints filed in state or federal court, respectively. This data shall be posted on the commission’s internet website periodically, but not less than every six months beginning July 31, 2013.
(d) Commencing in 2014, and notwithstanding Section 10231.5, the commission shall make an annual report to the Legislature and the Chairs of the Senate and Assembly Committees on Judiciary by March 31 of each year of the tabulated data for the preceding calendar year as set forth in subdivisions (a) to (c), inclusive. A report to be submitted pursuant to this subdivision shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795.
(e) At least 30 days before requiring a new standard format for the information to be sent to the commission pursuant to Section 55.32 of the Civil Code, the commission shall post on its internet website the new standard format and the date on which the commission shall begin requiring that information to be sent to the commission in the new standard format.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 420, Sec. 27. (AB 2960) Effective January 1, 2023. Pursuant to Section 14985.11, continuing operation is contingent upon funding.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 13 - California Commission on Disability Access › Section 14985.9.

14985.9. With respect to its duties, the commission shall be an advisory commission only, and there shall be no right or obligation on the part of the state to implement the findings of the commission without further legislation that specifically authorizes that the evaluations, determinations, and findings of the commission be implemented.
(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 19, Sec. 15. (AB 111) Effective June 27, 2017. Pursuant to Section 14985.11, continuing operation is contingent upon funding.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.5 - DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES › CHAPTER 13 - California Commission on Disability Access › Section 14985.10.

14985.10. The commission shall hire staff or contract for those experts or technical and professional services that may be required for the completion of any task authorized or study required by this chapter. Staff hired pursuant to this section shall be hired in compliance with the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2). Contracts awarded pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with Section 19130. The commission is expressly encouraged and authorized to seek the technical and legal assistance of other state agencies and departments in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities.
(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 19, Sec. 15. (AB 111) Effective June 27, 2017. Pursuant to Section 14985.11, continuing operation is contingent upon funding.)
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14985.11. This chapter shall not be implemented, and shall not remain operative, unless funds are appropriated for that purpose by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act or another statute.
(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 19, Sec. 15. (AB 111) Effective June 27, 2017. Note: Operational condition applies to Chapter 13, commencing with Section 14985.)
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14998. (a) This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Motion Picture, Television, and Commercial Industries Act of 1984.
(b) For purposes of this chapter, both of the following shall apply:
(1) “Board” means the Board of Commissioners of the California Film Commission.
(2) “Commission” means the California Film Commission.
(c) For purposes of this part, “media production” includes, but is not limited to, the production of motion pictures, film, digital media, television, commercials, and still photography.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 1. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
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14998.1. The Legislature finds that motion picture production in California provides unique and significant contributions to the economy of California and to the cultural enrichment of its citizens, as well as providing a unique form of entertainment for the state, country, and the world at large. The Legislature finds that expenditures for hotels, catered food, leases of equipment and property, transportation, and wages and salaries paid to individuals in California as a result of motion picture production benefit the California economy directly and indirectly.
However, the Legislature finds that the significant benefits provided to California by motion picture production are in jeopardy as a result of the concerted efforts of other states and countries to lure this production away from California.
Therefore, the Legislature finds a need for concerted efforts by California state and local governments to provide an environment supportive of, and conducive to, the undertakings of the motion picture industry in this state. A key element of this effort is to make California as uniform as possible in the local regulation and permitting of the film industry; as close to a “one-stop permitting” approach as possible.
(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1153, Sec. 24. Effective October 11, 1993.)
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14998.3. (a) The board shall submit a list of recommended candidates for the position of Director of the California Film Commission to the Governor for consideration. The Governor shall appoint the director.
(b) The director of the commission shall receive a salary to be determined by the Department of Human Resources.
(c) The director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or his or her designee, shall act as the director during the absence from the state or other temporary absence, disability, or unavailability of the director, or during a vacancy in that position.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 3. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
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14998.4. (a) The board shall meet at least three times per year and shall select a chairperson and a vice chairperson from among its members. The vice chairperson shall act as chairperson in the chairperson’s absence.
(b) Each member of the board shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for traveling outside the county in which he or she resides to attend meetings.
(c) The board shall work to encourage media production in California and to that end, shall exercise all of the powers provided in this chapter.
(d) The board shall make recommendations to the Legislature, the Governor, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, and other state agencies on legislative or administrative actions that may be necessary or helpful to maintain and improve the position of the state’s motion picture industry in the national and world markets.
(e) In addition, subject to the provision of funding appropriated for these purposes, the board shall do all of the following:
(1) Adopt guidelines for a standardized permit to be used by state agencies and the director.
(2) Approve or modify the marketing and promotion plan developed by the director pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 14998.9 to promote filmmaking in the state.
(3) Provide expertise in promotional activities.
(4) Hold hearings, as needed.
(5) Adopt its own operational rules and procedures.
(6) Counsel the Legislature and the Governor on issues relating to the media production industry.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 4. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
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14998.5. The board is authorized to contract for production consultants and appoint an advisory board. No member of the advisory board shall receive any compensation, or use the name of the commission on any letterhead, business card, or identification badge except to the extent that the person is authorized to do so by the board.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 5. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
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14998.55. The commission shall annually release, through the 2019–20 fiscal year, a summary report on the status of the Film and Television Tax Credit Program established pursuant to Sections 17053.85 and 23685 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, including any available data related to the increase or decrease of media production in California.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 6. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
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14998.7. Any funds appropriated to, or for use by, the commission for purposes of this chapter, shall be under the control of the Director of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development or his or her designee.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 8. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
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14998.9. The director of the commission shall prepare and implement a program to promote media production for the benefit of the state’s economy.
Subject to the provision of funding appropriated for these purposes, the program shall do, but shall not be limited to doing, all of the following:
(a) Administer a one-stop permit office, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 14998.8, which shall issue permits for the use of state property for filmmaking.
(b) Implement the guidelines or regulations for a standardized permit procedure for all state agencies pursuant to guidelines adopted by the commission under Section 14998.4.
(c) Update and expand the location resource library.
(d) Produce and implement a marketing and promotion plan for media production in California which shall be subject to the approval of the board. The purpose of the plan shall be to design a program for the preparation and distribution of appropriate promotional and informational materials pointing out desirable locations within the state for use in media production, explaining the benefits and advantages of producing motion pictures within the state government, as well as those services available at the local level and within the industry.
(e) Provide tools and best practices to assist local governments to adopt uniform permit procedures and to establish film development offices.
(f) Request and obtain any information from state entities necessary to carry out the purposes of this section.
(g) Accept grant moneys for the purpose of implementing this section.
(h) Accept gifts and donations for the purpose of implementing this section.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 10. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
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14998.10. It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage local governments to develop uniform procedures for issuing permits and to charge fees for the use of agency property or employee services, which do not exceed the estimated reasonable costs of providing the property or services for which the fees are charged.
It is also the intent of the Legislature to encourage local governments to establish departments which would allow media productions to obtain all the locally required permits at one location.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 11. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
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14998.11. The commission shall perform the following functions and activities:
(a) Provide staff to the board.
(b) Implement the Cooperative Motion Picture Marketing Plan.
(c) Provide services necessary to increase the amount of filming within California.
(d) Create a navigational link on its Internet Web site labeled “Independent Films.” The navigational link shall contain information explaining the qualified motion picture tax credits available to independent films pursuant to Sections 17053.95 and 23695 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. The navigational link shall also contain information relating to the application process and shall highlight that the commission is required to allocate 5 percent of the aggregate amount of credits to independent films.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 12. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)