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2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 1 - California Film Commission › Section 14998.12.

14998.12. (a) (1) The commission shall develop and oversee the implementation of a Cooperative Motion Picture Marketing Plan. The plan shall increase the marketing efforts of the commission, and offer state resources to local film commissions and local government liaisons to the film industry for the purpose of marketing their locales to the motion picture industry.
(2) In addition to paragraph (1), the resources offered under the plan for marketing shall be used to recruit local government participation in, and development of, local film commissions.
(3) For purposes of this section, resources offered to local film commissions and local government liaisons to the media production industry shall include all of the following:
(A) Grants for partial or full funding of the cost to develop or participate in workshops, trade shows, seminars, or meetings that assist local governments to promote and market the use of their locales by the motion picture industry. Eligible meetings shall also include those called or approved by the director of the commission to further the purposes of the Cooperative Motion Picture Marketing Plan.
(B) The services of a professional photographer, including material and expenses, to take still photographs of media production locations for inclusion in the location resource library established pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 14998.9.
(C) Appropriate promotional and informational materials for the purpose of mailing or distributing to the media production industry. The materials shall include, but not be limited to, brochures, print and online ads, and direct marketing materials which state the benefits and advantages of producing media productions within the state or the locales participating in the Cooperative Motion Picture Marketing Plan.
(b) Any resource requested under the provisions of the Cooperative Motion Picture Marketing Plan not specified in this section shall be subject to the approval of the board.
(c) The commission shall expand and upgrade the location resource library through the use of a librarian, a computerized catalog system, and a professional photographer.
(d) As a condition of eligibility for the use of resources pursuant to this section, a local government shall demonstrate substantial compliance with the model process for granting film permits described in Section 14999.20.
(e) The commission shall adopt additional guidelines as needed for the implementation of the plan.
(f) The purpose of the Cooperative Motion Picture Marketing Plan is in no way to discourage, limit, or impede the participation of local governments in the Film Liaisons in California, Statewide, commonly referred to as F.L.I.C.S.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 13. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 1 - California Film Commission › Section 14998.13.

14998.13. (a) As a means to carry out the California Film Commission’s purposes of encouraging and promoting media production in California and maintaining and improving the position of the state’s motion picture industry in the national and world markets, there is hereby created in the State Treasury, the Film Promotion and Marketing Fund.
(b) The Treasurer shall invest moneys contained in the Film Promotion and Marketing Fund not needed to meet current obligations in the same manner as other public funds are invested. Interest that accrues from the investments shall be credited to the fund.
(c) Proceeds that accrue to the state from the sales of location library documents, photocopying, and other film-related informational documents, sponsorships, and donations shall be deposited in the fund.
(d) The commission may receive and accept for deposit in the Film Promotion and Marketing Fund moneys from any and all public or private sources that support the purposes within this chapter.
(e) Moneys in the Film Promotion and Marketing Fund shall be available for expenditure by the commission, upon appropriation by the Legislature, for activities performed consistent with the Cooperative Motion Picture Marketing Plan pursuant to Section 14998.12.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 14. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 2 - Commission for Economic Development › Section 14999.

14999. The Commission for Economic Development, hereinafter referred to as the commission, is continued in existence. The purpose of the commission is to provide continuing bipartisan legislative, executive branch and private sector support and guidance for the best possible overall economic development of the state by any and all of the following means:
(a) Assessing specific regional or local economic development problems and making recommendations for solving problems.
(b) Providing a forum for ongoing dialogue on economic issues between state government and the private sector.
(c) Recommending, where deemed appropriate, legislation to require evaluation of demonstration and ongoing economic development projects and programs to ensure continued cost effectiveness.
(d) Identifying and reporting important secondary effects on economic development of programs and regulations which may have other primary purposes.
(e) Undertaking specialized studies and preparing specialized reports at the request of the Governor or Legislature.
(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 675, Sec. 13. Effective January 1, 2006.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 2 - Commission for Economic Development › Section 14999.1.

14999.1. The commission shall consist of 17 members appointed as follows:
Three Members of the Senate, appointed by the Senate Rules Committee.
Three Members of the Assembly, appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly.
The Members of the Legislature appointed to the commission shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing power and shall participate in the activities of the commission to the extent that such participation is not incompatible with their respective positions as Members of the Legislature. For the purposes of this article, such Members of the Legislature shall constitute a joint investigating committee on the subject of this article and as such shall have the powers and duties imposed upon such committees by the Joint Rules of the Senate and Assembly.
Ten members appointed by the Governor after consultation with business, industry, and labor organizations, with no more than six members registered from the same political party. These 10 members shall include persons from the economic development fields of manufacturing, tourism, world trade and such other fields as may be appropriate. The terms of these 10 members shall be for four years. The terms of the members first appointed shall be as follows: four shall expire January 1, 1973; four January 1, 1974; and two January 1, 1975.
The Lieutenant Governor shall serve as chairman of the commission. The commission shall provide for the selection of a vice chairman who will be a registered member of a political party different from that of the chairman. The commission may select from its membership such other officers as it deems necessary. The chairman and the vice chairman will be ad hoc members of all committees. The Governor shall appoint, upon the nomination of the Lieutenant Governor, an executive secretary for the commission. That appointee shall serve at the pleasure of the Lieutenant Governor. The Lieutenant Governor shall appoint the staff of the commission. The staff shall be employees of the Lieutenant Governor’s office.
(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 537, Sec. 4.5. Effective July 28, 1983.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 2 - Commission for Economic Development › Section 14999.2.

14999.2. The commission may appoint task forces to study and report on specific issues which relate to the purposes of this chapter. The commission may contract for studies and other special services for purposes of this chapter.
(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 54, Sec. 3.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 2 - Commission for Economic Development › Section 14999.3.

14999.3. The commission shall appoint advisory committees from outside its membership to represent the aerospace, manufacturing, maritime, tourism and world trade segments of the state’s economy, and such other advisory committees as it deems necessary for the purpose of carrying out its responsibilities as set forth in this article. Such committees shall serve at no cost to state government.
(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 121.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 2 - Commission for Economic Development › Section 14999.4.

14999.4. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for actual necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties, as authorized by the commission chairman, excepting those members representing the Senate and Assembly who shall receive reimbursement from their legislative funds.
(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 121.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 2 - Commission for Economic Development › Section 14999.5.

14999.5. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business for the commission. All meetings of the commission shall be open and public and all persons shall be permitted to attend any meetings of the commission.
(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 54, Sec. 4.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 2 - Commission for Economic Development › Section 14999.6.

14999.6. The commission may act at any regular or special meeting. Regular meetings shall be held once during each three-month period and special meetings may be called by the chairman at any time he deems it is necessary to handle special or emergency matters. The commission may act without a meeting if a majority of the members approve of the action taken in writing. Any member who misses attending three consecutive meetings without good cause, may be replaced.
(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 121.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 2 - Commission for Economic Development › Section 14999.7.

14999.7. 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, all of the following:
(a) To adopt such rules and regulations as it deems advisable with respect to the conduct of its own affairs.
(b) To hold hearings, make and sign agreements and to do or perform any acts which 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, bureau, commission, or other agency of the state, other government, public entity, private organization, or corporation to facilitate it properly to carry out its powers and duties hereunder.
(d) To accept any federal funds granted, by act of Congress or by executive order, for all or any of the purposes of this chapter.
(e) To accept any gifts, donations, grants, or bequests for all or any of the purposes of this chapter.
(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 54, Sec. 5.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 2 - Commission for Economic Development › Section 14999.8.

14999.8. The commission shall consider programs to further the economic development of the state. The commission shall study the laws and programs of other states relating to economic development and the encouragement of business and industry, and shall confer with governmental officials and representatives of business and industry and any other persons or organizations interested in the promotion of economic development. The commission shall make recommendations concerning legislation affecting the economic development of the state.
(Amended by Stats. 1982, Ch. 54, Sec. 6.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 2 - Commission for Economic Development › Section 14999.9.

14999.9. The commission shall make a report of its activities, findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature not later than February 1 of each year.
(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 121.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 2 - Commission for Economic Development › Section 14999.10.

14999.10. The Legislature finds and declares that the Commission for Economic Development is solely an advisory body to the Legislature, to the Governor, and to state departments, offices, and agencies, and that the duties and functions given the commission are part of, or incidental to, its work as an advisory body.
The Legislature further finds and declares that no person shall, by virtue of his or her membership on the commission, be deemed or held to be an officer of the State of California.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 168.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 3 - Uniform Film Permit › Section 14999.20.

14999.20. The California Film Commission shall, with input from the media production industry and local and state government, develop and adopt a “model process for granting film permits.” The process shall contain but not be limited to the following provisions:
(a) A designated person to deal with industry whose responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) The attraction of media production to the jurisdiction.
(2) Assistance in expediting to the greatest extent possible the issuances of all use permits necessary for media production.
(b) Maximum time requirements to grant permits.
(c) Permits shall be valid for the period of time necessary to film a specific shot or sequence of shots. Minor additions, corrections, or alterations to a permit shall be made available by way of application for a “rider.” Significant changes to the original permit shall require a new permit application.
(d) Coordinating of multijurisdictional filming.
(e) A suggested fee schedule for media production permits which is reasonably related to the cost of providing services occasioned by media production, including administrative, police, fire, sanitation, and other necessary services.
(f) A uniform permit application-permit form.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 15. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 3 - Uniform Film Permit › Section 14999.21.

14999.21. (a) The California Film Commission shall send to each city and county a copy of the model process for granting film permits for local consideration.
(b) At least 30 days prior to the adoption of or an amendment to the written filming policy of a local government, the local government shall submit a draft of the ordinance or amendment to the director of the commission. The commission shall review drafts submitted to it and report its findings to the local government within five working days of receipt of the draft. The local legislative body shall consider the commission’s findings prior to final adoption of the ordinance or amendment unless the commission’s findings are not available within the above prescribed time limits. Any and all findings made by the commission pursuant to this section shall be advisory to local government.
(c) Each local government shall provide the commission with a copy of its adopted filming ordinance or amendments.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 16. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 3 - Uniform Film Permit › Section 14999.30.

14999.30. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Uniform Film Permit Act.
(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 684, Sec. 2.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 3 - Uniform Film Permit › Section 14999.31.

14999.31. The California Film Commission and its director shall encourage the use of the uniform application form described in Section 14999.32 for obtaining a local permit to engage in media production within the jurisdiction of a county, city, or city and county. As used for the uniform application form, “film” includes, but is not limited to, feature motion pictures, digital media, television motion pictures, commercials, and still photography. “Production” means the activity of making a film for commercial or noncommercial purposes on property owned by a county, city, or city and county, or on private property within the jurisdiction of a county, city, or city and county.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 17. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 3 - Uniform Film Permit › Section 14999.32.

14999.32. The uniform film permit application form shall include all of the following provisions:
(a) The name, address, email, and telephone number of the applicant or duly authorized representative, and, if available, of the director, first assistant director, unit production manager, or location manager.
(b) The name, email, telephone number, and address of the individual or production company to whom the permit is to be issued.
(c) The type of the production or project.
(d) The date(s), time(s), and location(s) (including preparation and striking days).
(e) A brief description of the proposed filming activity, including any other activity which would affect the use of public facilities in the area.
(f) An estimate of the number of individuals in cast and crew.
(g) An estimate of the types and number of vehicles.
(h) If an applicant intends to use either wild animals, chemicals, explosives, or fire, or intends to engage in any other hazardous activity, a statement to that effect.
(i) Any additional information the county, city, or city and county deems necessary.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 18. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 3 - Uniform Film Permit › Section 14999.33.

14999.33. (a) If a county, city, or city and county requires a permit for media production, it is encouraged to use the uniform film permit application form when processing film permit applications.
(b) A completed uniform film permit application which has been approved by the county, city, or city and county shall constitute the local film permit.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 19. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 3 - Uniform Film Permit › Section 14999.34.

14999.34. This chapter shall apply to any city, including any charter city.
(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 684, Sec. 2.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 3 - Uniform Film Permit › Section 14999.35.

14999.35. No fee which is greater than the actual cost incurred shall be charged by any county, city, city and county, or special district for media production which occurs entirely on private property.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 20. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 3 - Uniform Film Permit › Section 14999.36.

14999.36. A city or county may adopt an ordinance or other regulation governing the issuance of permits to engage in the use of property for occasional commercial filming, on location, pursuant to Section 65302.9.
(Added by Stats. 1994, Ch. 687, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1995.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 3 - Uniform Film Permit › Section 14999.37.

14999.37. (a) A local or state public official involved in the granting of a film permit may not require directly or indirectly a charitable donation or any other consideration in exchange for granting, or supporting the granting of, a film permit.
(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of a local agency to assess impact fees as part of the film permitting process.
(c) A local or state public official who fails to comply with subdivision (a) shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) and not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).
(d) The local district attorney, city attorney, or the Attorney General may bring an action pursuant to this section to collect the penalty imposed pursuant to subdivision (b).
(Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 220, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 4 - State Theatrical Arts Resources Partnership › Section 14999.50.

14999.50. It is the intent of the Legislature to help develop California’s media production industry and thereby further strengthen the state’s economy by providing surplus government-owned property to media production companies at a low cost.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 21. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 5.7 - ECONOMIC AND MOTION PICTURE DEVELOPMENT › CHAPTER 4 - State Theatrical Arts Resources Partnership › Section 14999.55.

14999.55. (a) The State Theatrical Arts Resources (STAR) Partnership is hereby established within the California Film Commission.
(b) The commission shall collaborate with the Department of General Services and other appropriate state agencies in identifying surplus state properties that may be available for use under the partnership.
(c) The commission shall list available properties for the use of filmmakers and location scouts at an interactive Internet Web site, with relevant information about the properties and instructions for contacting the commission and obtaining use of the properties.
(d) The state properties identified under the program shall be made available for media production with a recovery cost, as established by the commission and the Department of General Services or other appropriate state agency. Production companies shall be responsible for any additional related costs, such as maintenance or electrical costs, that the state incurs because of filming at the property.
(e) The commission shall work with the Film Liaisons in California, Statewide, to establish local STAR partnerships to identify local surplus or unused government property or assets that may be used for media production.
(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 302, Sec. 22. (AB 3256) Effective January 1, 2019.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 6 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › CHAPTER 1 - Administration › ARTICLE 1 - General › Section 15000.

15000. There is in the State Government a Department of Justice. The department is under the direction and control of the Attorney General.
(Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 118.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 6 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › CHAPTER 1 - Administration › ARTICLE 1 - General › Section 15001.

15001. The department is composed of the Office of the Attorney General and those other divisions, bureaus, branches, sections, or other units as the Attorney General may create within the department pursuant to Section 15002.5.
(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 176, Sec. 53. Effective August 24, 2007.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 6 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › CHAPTER 1 - Administration › ARTICLE 1 - General › Section 15001.1.

15001.1. The Department of Justice is responsible for investigation and enforcement of controlled gambling activity in this state as set forth in the Gambling Control Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 19800) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code).
(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 176, Sec. 54. Effective August 24, 2007.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 6 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › CHAPTER 1 - Administration › ARTICLE 1 - General › Section 15001.2.

15001.2. Any process issued by the Department of Justice for purposes of implementing and enforcing the Gambling Control Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 19800) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code) may be issued in the name of the department. Any hearing conducted by the Attorney General for these purposes may be styled as conducted before the department.
(Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 176, Sec. 55. Effective August 24, 2007.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 6 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › CHAPTER 1 - Administration › ARTICLE 1 - General › Section 15002.

15002. The civil service status, positions and rights of officers and employees of the Department of Justice who were members of the State civil service prior to May 1, 1944 shall not be affected by their transfer to the Department of Justice and their status, positions and rights shall continue to be accorded to them pursuant to the State Civil Service Act. The inclusion of any office or agency in the Department of Justice shall not bring any exempt officer, employee, or position into the State civil service.
(Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 118.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 6 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › CHAPTER 1 - Administration › ARTICLE 1 - General › Section 15002.5.

15002.5. The Attorney General may arrange and classify the work of the Department of Justice, and consolidate, abolish, or create divisions, bureaus, branches, sections, or units within the department. Any statutory or other reference to the Office of the Attorney General, the State Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation, the Division of Law Enforcement, or the Bureau of Gambling Control shall be construed to refer to the division, bureau, branch, section, or unit within the department which is performing the functions referred to; and no such function shall be abolished without express statutory authority.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 867, Sec. 1. (SB 1144) Effective January 1, 2013.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 6 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › CHAPTER 1 - Administration › ARTICLE 1 - General › Section 15002.6.

15002.6. (a) By no later than June 1, 2025, the department shall develop and implement a policy and procedure for employees assigned to the Bureau of Gambling Control to formally track those hours and other expenses that can be charged to the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund.
(b) The policy and procedure described in subdivision (a) shall, without limitation, include all of the following:
(1) A requirement that all hours and expenses related to tribal gaming regulatory activities be recorded with reasonable detail.
(2) A requirement that no hours or expenses unrelated to tribal gaming regulatory activity be charged to the fund.
(3) A requirement that the individual timekeeping records created by each employee be reviewed and approved by a supervisor.
(c) Commencing on January 1, 2026, and quarterly thereafter, the bureau shall conduct an audit of employee timekeeping records to ensure compliance with this section.
(Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 533, Sec. 1. (AB 553) Effective January 1, 2024.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 6 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › CHAPTER 1 - Administration › ARTICLE 1 - General › Section 15003.

15003. There is in the Department of Justice the office of deputy director. The deputy director shall be appointed by the Attorney General.
The deputy director shall be a civil executive officer and shall be exempt from civil service.
(Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 839.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 6 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › CHAPTER 1 - Administration › ARTICLE 1 - General › Section 15004.

15004. The department may prepare and publish every two years a compilation of the laws of this State relating to crimes and criminal law enforcement, which are of general interest to peace officers throughout the State. The department may distribute copies of such compilation at cost to peace officers and law enforcement agencies throughout the State.
(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 902.)
2023 California Code › Government Code - GOV › TITLE 2 - GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA › DIVISION 3 - EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT › PART 6 - DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › CHAPTER 1 - Administration › ARTICLE 1 - General › Section 15005.

15005. Notwithstanding Section 18932, the minimum age limit for appointment to the position of special or narcotic agent shall be 18 years, and the maximum age limit for examination shall be 40 years. The age limits set forth herein shall not affect the right of a special or narcotic agent to participate in promotional examinations.
(Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1748. Superseded on operative date of amendment by Stats. 1981, Ch. 453.)
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15005. Notwithstanding Section 18932, the minimum age limit for appointment to the position of special or narcotic agent shall be 18 years. Any examination for the position of special or narcotic agent shall require a demonstration of the physical ability to effectively carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position in a manner which would not inordinately endanger his or her health or safety or the health and safety of others.
(Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 453, Sec. 3. Conditionally operative as prescribed by Sec. 8 of Ch. 453.)
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15006. The Department of Justice shall maintain a continuing investigation on a statewide basis of investment frauds and business crimes and shall assist district attorneys of the various counties in the prosecution thereof.
(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 151.)
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15007. For potential litigation involving the California Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program (Title 21 (commencing with Section 100000), the state shall be represented by attorneys who possess a comprehensive knowledge of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 1001 et seq.) (ERISA) and have at least 10 years of experience litigating claims related to ERISA in federal trial and appellate courts. If the Department of Justice does not have sufficient attorneys who possess these characteristics, it shall enter into contracts with qualified attorneys to secure their services.
(Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 17, Sec. 13. (AB 103) Effective June 27, 2017.)
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15025. The Department of Justice shall seek to control and eradicate organized crime in California by:
(a) Gathering, analyzing and storing intelligence pertaining to organized crime.
(b) Providing this intelligence to local, state and federal law enforcement units.
(c) Providing training and instruction to assist local and state law enforcement personnel in recognizing and combating organized crime.
(d) Providing a research resource of specialized equipment and personnel to assist local, state, and federal agencies in combating organized crime.
(e) Conducting continuing analyses and research of organized crime in order to determine current and projected organized crime activity in California.
(f) Initiating and participating in the prosecution of individuals and groups involved in organized crime activities.
(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1795.)
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15026. It is the intent of the Legislature that the department focus its investigative and prosecutive endeavors with regard to organized crime in controlling crime which is of a conspiratorial and organized nature and which seeks to supply illegal goods and services such as narcotics, prostitution, loan sharking, gambling, and other forms of vice to the public or seeks to conduct continuing activities, a substantial portion of which are illegal, through planning and coordination of individual efforts. The department shall also investigate and prosecute organized criminal violations involving intrusion into legitimate business activities by the use of illegitimate methods, including, but not limited to, monopolization, terrorism, extortion, and tax evasion.
(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1795.)
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15027. The department’s functions concerning organized crime shall be divided among five programs as follows:
(a) Operations and training.
(b) Intelligence.
(c) Long-range intelligence research.
(d) Investigation.
(e) Prosecution.
(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1795.)
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15028. The department shall annually report on its activities and accomplishments to the Legislature and to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as to other interested groups. The first report to the Legislature shall be made no later than July 1, 1972, and shall specify the way in which the department’s organization and positions relate to suppressing organized crime and its accomplishments as of that date.
(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1795.)
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15029. (a) The Crack Down Task Force Program is hereby created within the Department of Justice with responsibility for establishing, conducting, supporting, and coordinating crack down task forces composed of state and local law enforcement agencies targeting the investigation and apprehension of the Colombian cartel-street gang cocaine networks.
(b) The department shall coordinate all investigations undertaken by task forces operating under the Crack Down Task Force Program with all local agencies having law enforcement responsibilities within the jurisdictions involved. The department shall also solicit participation by appropriate federal agencies with task force investigations whenever possible.
The department shall provide staffing and logistical support for the crackdown task forces, supplying special agents, criminal intelligence analysts, forensic experts, financial auditors, equipment, and funding to the task forces as needed.
(c) Local law enforcement agencies participating in the Crack Down Task Force Program shall be reimbursed by the department for personnel overtime costs and equipment or supplies required for task force activities.
(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 867, Sec. 2. (SB 1144) Effective January 1, 2013.)
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15050. The Attorney General shall study, in conjunction with representatives of the States of Nevada, Arizona, and Oregon, the necessity and desirability of an interstate compact relative to the control and suppression of organized crime.
(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1795.)
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15051. No compact proposed pursuant to this article is binding on the State of California until it has been approved by the Legislature of this state and the Legislature of Nevada, Oregon or Arizona, and the Congress of the United States.
(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1795.)
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15100. The California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System shall be operated by the Department of Justice.
(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1377.)
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15101. The system shall be used exclusively for the official business of the State, and the official business of any city, county, city and county, or other public agency.
(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 655.)
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15102. The charges for transmitting messages over the system shall be fixed pursuant to Section 13240.
(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 655.)
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15103. The department shall file with the Controller a monthly report of all money received for the use of the system, and at the same time deposit all such money with the Treasurer.
(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1377.)
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15104. All sums so deposited shall be credited by the Controller to the appropriation for the support of the department from which the cost of such teletype services were paid, and shall be used by the department for the same purposes for which the appropriation was made.
(Amended by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1377.)
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15105. This chapter does not prohibit the use of the State’s Teletype System by any other state or public agency thereof when connection is made to the State’s Teletype System at or within the boundaries of this State and when the messages transmitted relate to the enforcement of the criminal laws.
(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 655.)
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15106. The Attorney General may lease facilities and equipment for the purpose of connecting the State’s Teletypewriter System with any county, city, or district, if the county, city, or district pays the installation and maintenance costs.
(Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 274.)
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15130. The Attorney General may arrange for the connection of the State Teletype System with that of any adjacent state.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 84.)
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15131. The Attorney General shall lease facilities and equipment to connect the State Teletype System with points to be selected by him in the Counties of Alameda, Butte, Contra Costa, Fresno, Humboldt, Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tehama, Tulare, Ventura, and Yuba and in the City and County of San Francisco.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 84.)
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15132. The Attorney General shall lease facilities and equipment to connect the state teletype system with each of the Counties of Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Glenn, Inyo, Kings, Mariposa, Mendocino, Modoc, Mono, Placer, San Benito, Trinity, Tuolumne, and Yolo.
(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1398.)
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15133. The Attorney General shall lease facilities and equipment to connect the State Teletype System with the sheriff’s office in the counties of:
(a) Alpine.
(b) Del Norte.
(c) Lake.
(d) Lassen.
(e) Nevada.
(f) Plumas.
(g) Sierra.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 84.)
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15134. The Attorney General shall lease facilities and equipment to connect the State Teletype System with sheriff’s office substations at:
(a) Monterey, in Monterey County.
(b) Needles and Barstow, in San Bernardino County.
(c) Indio and Blythe in Riverside County.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 84.)
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15135. The Attorney General shall lease facilities and equipment to connect the state teletype system with the police department of each of the following cities:
(a) San Leandro.
(b) San Mateo.
(c) Escondido.
(d) Coronado.
(e) Portola.
(f) Watsonville.
(g) Brawley.
(h) Tulare.
(i) Long Beach.
(j) Palo Alto.
(k) Bakersfield.
(l) Delano.
(Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1636.)
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15136. The Attorney General shall lease facilities and equipment to connect the State Teletype System with the police department of each of the following cities:
(a) Paso Robles.
(b) Bishop.
(c) Santa Maria.
(d) Oceanside.
(e) Alameda.
(f) San Jose.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 84.)
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15137. The Attorney General shall lease facilities and equipment to connect the state teletype system with the police department of the City of Lompoc if the city assumes the cost of connecting to the system and the annual cost of operating such extension.
(Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1433.)