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2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 2 - Security › Section 24326.

24326. As promptly as practicable but not later than 30 days after the entry of the order required by Section 24325, the department, the owner or the operator, or both, as the case may be, shall deposit for the benefit of the owner or operator or both, as the case may be, security in the sum so determined by the department.
(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 2 - Security › Section 24327.

24327. The requirements as to security do not apply:
(a) To the operator of an aircraft involved in an accident in which no injury was caused to the person of anyone other than the operator or guests, and no damage in excess of four hundred dollars ($400) was caused to property not owned, rented, occupied or used by such operator nor in his care, custody or control nor carried in or on the aircraft.
(b) To the operator or owner of an aircraft if at the time of the accident the aircraft was stationary, without passengers thereon or boarding the aircraft or alighting therefrom and the aircraft was parked in an area legally used for aircraft parking with no engine running nor in the process of being started.
(c) To the owner of an aircraft if at the time of the accident the aircraft was being operated, or was parked, without his permission, express or implied.
(d) To the owner if there is in effect at the time of the accident an aircraft liability policy or bond with respect to the aircraft involved in the accident.
(e) To the operator, if not the owner of the aircraft, if there is in effect at the time of the accident an aircraft liability policy or bond with respect to his operation of the aircraft involved in the accident.
(f) To the operator or owner if his liability for damages resulting from such accident is covered by any other form of liability insurance policy or bond in effect at the time of the accident.
(g) To any person qualifying as a self-insurer under Section 24353, or to any person operating an aircraft for the self-insurer for whose acts the self-insurer is legally responsible.
(h) After there is filed with the department satisfactory evidence that the person otherwise required to deposit security has (1) been released from liability, or (2) been adjudicated not to be liable by judgment, or (3) executed a written agreement with all claimants providing for payment of an agreed amount with respect to all claims for injuries or damages resulting from the accident.
(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 3 - Financial Responsibility › Section 24350.

24350. A policy or bond is not effective under Article 2 unless:
(a) Issued either (1) by an insurer or surety company authorized to do business in this state, or (2) by an insurer or surety company not authorized to do business in this state but which is found by the department to afford adequate protection and which has filed or shall file with the department a power of attorney authorizing the department to accept service on his behalf of notice or process in any action upon the policy or bond arising out of such accident.
(b) If the accident results in bodily injury to or death of a person not a passenger, the policy or bond provides coverage of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any accident and one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident.
(c) If the accident results in damage to or destruction of property, the policy or bond provides coverage of not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) because of damage to or destruction of property in any one accident with the exception of the following property which is exempted from the security required under this part: property owned, rented, occupied or used by, or in the care, custody or control of the owner or operator or carried in or on the aircraft.
(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 3 - Financial Responsibility › Section 24351.

24351. The policy or bond need not cover:
(a) Any liability on account of bodily injury to or death of any employee of the owner or operator while the employee is engaged in the duties of the person’s employment.
(b) Any obligation for which the owner or operator or the insurer of the owner or operator may be held liable under any workers’ compensation law.
(c) A guest, or any other person, riding in or upon any aircraft without giving compensation.
(d) (1) Any liability for bodily injury or death of any occupant riding in or upon an aircraft or exiting an aircraft for purposes of skydiving or sport parachuting when that occupant’s injury or death is solely related to hazardous risks associated with skydiving or sport parachuting activities.
(2) Any person described in paragraph (1) who is not afforded the protection of liability insurance in connection with skydiving or sport parachuting activities shall be provided a notice in at least 14-point type that discloses the fact that no liability insurance is in effect that provides coverage for the skydiving or sport parachuting activities that are being undertaken.
(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 333, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 3 - Financial Responsibility › Section 24352.

24352. Any person may at any time apply to the department for a certificate of self-insurance, whether or not there has occurred an accident as a result of which he might be affected by some other provision of this part.
(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 3 - Financial Responsibility › Section 24353.

24353. The department may in its discretion issue a certificate of self-insurance when satisfied that the applicant is possessed and will continue to be possessed of ability to pay judgments against him within the limits provided in this part.
(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 3 - Financial Responsibility › Section 24354.

24354. Upon not less than 10 days notification of a self-insurer the department may for reasonable cause cancel a certificate of self-insurance and shall cancel such certificate upon failure to pay any judgment within 30 days.
(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 3 - Financial Responsibility › Section 24355.

24355. The security required under this part shall be cash or securities permissible under state law as security for deposit of state funds and in such amount as the department may require but in no case in excess of the limits specified in Section 24350 in reference to the limits of a policy or bond. If at the time of the accident there is in effect a liability policy or a bond meeting the requisites of this part other than in the amount of coverage set forth in Section 24350, the department may consider such policy or bond in fixing the amount of security. The person depositing security shall specify in writing the person or persons on whose behalf the deposit is made and, at any time while such deposit is in the custody of the state agency with which the deposit is made the person depositing it may, upon approval of the department, amend in writing the specification of the person or persons on whose behalf the deposit is made to include an additional person or persons; provided, however, that a single deposit of security shall be applicable only on behalf of persons required to furnish security because of the same accident.
(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 3 - Financial Responsibility › Section 24356.

24356. Upon 10 days notification of the parties concerned, the department may reduce, or, within the limits specified in Section 24350, increase the amount of security ordered in any case if in its discretion the amount ordered is excessive or insufficient. In case the security originally ordered has been deposited, the excess shall be returned to the depositor notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24357. Substitution of security shall be permitted.
(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 3 - Financial Responsibility › Section 24357.

24357. Security deposited in compliance with the requirements of this part shall be delivered to the department. The department shall deposit all cash received as security in a special account in the Special Deposit Fund provided by Article 2 (commencing with Section 16370) of Chapter 2, Part 2, Division 4, Title 2 of the Government Code, shall record the receipt of all securities received by it and deposit such securities with the State Treasurer, and shall retain in its custody all original insurance policies or copies thereof delivered to it. Security deposited with any agency other than the department shall be released only:
(a) Upon certificate of the department in the payment of a judgment rendered against the person or persons on whose behalf the deposit was made, for damages arising out of the accident in a civil action, begun not later than one year after the date of the accident or within one year after the date of deposit of any security under subdivision (c) of Section 24330 or in the payment of a settlement, agreed to by the depositor and all the claimants, of a claim or claims arising out of the accident.
(b) Upon certificate of the department issued after 10 days notification of all claimants upon evidence satisfactory to the department that all claims arising from such accident have been satisfied by either (1) a release from liability, or (2) a judgment of nonliability, or (3) a written agreement in accordance with subdivision (h) of Section 24327, or whenever, after the expiration of one year from the time of the accident or from the date of deposit of any security under subdivision (c) of Section 24330 the department is given evidence satisfactory that there is no such action pending and that no judgment rendered in any such action is unpaid.
(c) Upon the certificate of the department that other security complying with Section 24355 and satisfactory in form, character and amount, has been deposited with it in lieu of the original security deposited hereunder.
(d) Upon the death of the person on whose behalf such proof was filed.
(e) In the event of the permanent incapacity of such person to operate an aircraft if the department is furnished proof of such incapacity.
The department shall not release such proof: (1) if any action for damages upon a liability referred to in this part is then pending, or (2) if any judgment upon any such liability is outstanding and unsatisfied.
An affidavit of the applicant of the nonexistence of such facts shall be prima facie evidence thereof.
Any security deposited with the department shall be released by it for any reason authorizing it to issue a certificate pursuant to subdivision (a), (b) or (c) when security is in the custody of another state agency.
(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 3 - Financial Responsibility › Section 24358.

24358. Such security shall be available for the following purposes:
(a) Payment of a final judgment or judgments in any amount for bodily injury or in excess of four hundred dollars ($400) for property damage, rendered against the owner or operator on whose behalf the deposit was made, for damages arising out of the accident in an action at law, begun not later than one year after the date of such accident.
(b) Payment of any settlement agreement covering any claim arising out of the accident.
(c) Payment of any final judgment rendered as a result of default under any duly acknowledged settlement agreement.
Every distribution of funds from the security deposit shall be subject to the limits of the department’s evaluation on behalf of a claimant but not in excess of the maximum amounts provided in this part for bodily injury and for property damage.
(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 3 - Financial Responsibility › Section 24359.

24359. Every judgment shall for the purposes of this part be deemed satisfied:
(a) When fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) has been credited, upon any judgment in excess of that amount, or upon all judgments, collectively, which together total in excess of that amount, for personal injury to or death of one person as a result of any one accident.
(b) When, subject to the limit of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) as to one person, the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) has been credited upon any judgment in excess of that amount, or upon all judgments, collectively, which together total in excess of that amount, for personal injury to or death of more than one person as a result of any one accident.
(c) When fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) has been credited upon any judgment in excess of that amount, or upon all judgments, collectively, each of which is in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), and which together total in excess of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), for damage to property of others as a result of any one accident.
(Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1452.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 3 - Financial Responsibility › Section 24360.

24360. Whenever any evidence of proof of ability to respond in damages filed by any person under the provisions of this part no longer fulfills the purpose for which required the department shall, for the purpose of this part, require other evidence of ability to respond in damages as required by this part.
(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 3 - Financial Responsibility › Section 24361.

24361. No insurance policy meeting the requirements of Section 24350 shall be canceled unless 30 days’ prior notice is given to the department by either the insured or the insurance company.
(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 3 - Security Following Accident › ARTICLE 3 - Financial Responsibility › Section 24362.

24362. Every person permitting another person to operate an aircraft under the terms of any rental agreement or lease which provides for any remuneration for the use of such aircraft shall deliver either of the following to the person renting the aircraft:
(a) A written certification that an aircraft liability policy of insurance exists for the operator thereof, specifying the name of the insurance company providing such coverage, the policy number, the expiration date of such policy, the nature and extent of coverage, and a statement that such coverage complies with the financial responsibility laws of California applicable to the operation of an aircraft. Such certification shall be furnished and signed, by facsimile or otherwise, by a California licensed insurance agent, broker, or insurance carrier. The person delivering the written authorization provided for herein shall certify as to the accuracy thereof as of the date of delivery.
(b) A written statement that no insurance coverage exists for the operator of the aircraft. Such statement shall be delivered to the person renting the aircraft prior to entering into any binding rental agreement and shall substantially conform to the following text:
“NOTICE TO AIRCRAFT OPERATOR
“You are hereby notified that no insurance coverage is being provided to cover your liability for bodily injury and property damage you may cause as an operator of any aircraft covered by our rental agreement.
“You are further notified that the Uniform Aircraft Financial Responsibility Act (Part 5 (commencing with Section 24230) of Division 9 of the Public Utilities Code) requires that you be able to post security in an amount up to $50,000 because of bodily injury or death to one person in any one accident, up to $100,000 because of bodily injury or death to two or more persons in any one accident, and up to $50,000 in the event of damage to or destruction of property.
“Failure to furnish sufficient security or failure to furnish evidence of proof of ability to respond in damages as required under Section 24325 and Section 24360 of the Public Utilities Code is a misdemeanor.”
(c) No insurance agent, broker, or insurance carrier shall have any liability as a result of the failure to deliver the certificate specified in paragraph (a).
(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1164.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 4 - Penalties › Section 24400.

24400. Any owner or operator who knowingly refuses or fails to make any report of an accident as required in Article 1 (commencing with Section 24300) of Chapter 3 of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1452.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 4 - Penalties › Section 24401.

24401. Any owner or operator who knowingly makes a false statement or representation of a material fact in a report to or written instrument filed with the department shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both.
(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 138.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 4 - Penalties › Section 24402.

24402. Any owner or operator who refuses or fails to comply with the provisions of Article 2 (commencing with Section 24325) of Chapter 3 of this part or of Section 24360, and who without compliance with such provisions operates any aircraft in this state or knowingly permits any aircraft owned by such person to be operated by another in this state is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1452.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 4 - Penalties › Section 24403.

24403. Every person permitting another person to operate an aircraft under the terms of any rental agreement which provides for any remuneration for the use of such aircraft who fails to comply with Section 24362 is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
A failure by a person permitting another person to operate an aircraft under the terms of any rental agreement which provides for any remuneration for the use of such aircraft to obtain a receipt for the delivery of the certification or statement required by Section 24362 to the person renting the aircraft shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of Section 24362.
(Added by Stats. 1973, Ch. 1164.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 5 - AIRCRAFT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT › CHAPTER 5 - Declaration of Intent › Section 24410.

24410. It is the purpose of this part to establish minimum standards for aircraft financial responsibility, and nothing in this part shall be construed as preventing any local city or county ordinance from exceeding the minimum insurance requirements prescribed in this part.
(Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1452.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 6 - AIRCRAFT DAMAGE REPORTING › Section 24450.

24450. Any person who causes damage to any aircraft that may reasonably be expected to affect the airworthiness of the aircraft shall do either of the following:
(a) Locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the aircraft of his or her name and address, and upon being requested to do so by the owner of the aircraft or person in charge of the aircraft, present his or her driver’s license or pilot’s license for identification purposes.
(b) Leave in a conspicuous place on the aircraft a written notice giving his or her name, address, and telephone number and a statement of the circumstances thereof, and, without unnecessary delay, notify the nearest safety representative of the Federal Aviation Administration.
(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 333, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 9 - AVIATION › PART 6 - AIRCRAFT DAMAGE REPORTING › Section 24451.

24451. Any person failing to comply with the requirements of Section 24550 is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding six months, or by a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both that fine and imprisonment.
(Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 333, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1998.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 1 - Definitions › Section 24501.

24501. This part may be cited as the “Transit District Law.”
(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 117.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 1 - Definitions › Section 24501.5.

24501.5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, except Section 24826, elections for the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District shall be conducted in accordance with the Uniform District Election Law (Part 4 (commencing with Section 10500) of Division 10 of the Elections Code). Any costs incurred by county officials shall be paid by the transit district.
(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 191. Effective January 1, 1995.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 1 - Definitions › Section 24502.

24502. Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of this article govern the construction of this part.
(Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1056.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 1 - Definitions › Section 24503.

24503. “District” means a transit district formed under this part; “board” means the board of directors of a district.
(Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 603.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 1 - Definitions › Section 24504.

24504. “Voter” means any elector who is registered under the Elections Code.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 1 - Definitions › Section 24505.

24505. “Transit” means the transportation of passengers and their incidental baggage by any means.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 1 - Definitions › Section 24506.

24506. “Transit works” or “transit facilities” means all real and personal property, equipment, rights, or interests owned or to be acquired by the district for transit service.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 1 - Definitions › Section 24507.

24507. “Percent of the total vote cast,” when used with reference to the requirements of any petition or nomination paper, means percent of the total vote cast, exclusive of vote by mail ballots, within the proposed district, district, city or territory, as the case may be at the last statewide general election.
(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 118, Sec. 5. (AB 1412) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 1 - Definitions › Section 24508.

24508. “City” includes city and county and incorporated town, but does not include unincorporated town or village.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 1 - Definitions › Section 24509.

24509. “Public agency” includes a city, city and county, a county, the State of California, or any public district organized under the laws of the State of California or any agency or authority of any thereof.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions › Section 24531.

24531. A transit district may be created as provided in this part and when so created may exercise the powers herein granted.
(Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 603.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions › Section 24532.

24532. Except as otherwise provided in this part elections shall be held and conducted and the result ascertained, determined, and declared in all respects as nearly as practicable in conformity with the general election laws of the State.
(Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 603.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions › Section 24533.

24533. Except as otherwise provided in this part all ordinances and notices which are required to be published shall be published within the district pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code.
(Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 603.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions › Section 24534.

24534. Whenever in this part publication is required and there is no newspaper of general circulation published within the district, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation published in any county where the district is situated.
(Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 603.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions › Section 24535.

24535. Whenever the signature of any officer or employee of a district or of any member of the retirement board or of any officer or employee of the retirement system is authorized or required under this part, except in the single instance provided in Section 26244, the signature may be made by the use of a plate bearing facsimiles of those signatures or by submittal of a digital signature consistent with Section 16.5 of the Government Code or an electronic signature, as defined in subdivision (h) of Section 1633.2 of the Civil Code.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 1. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 2 - Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District › Section 24561.

24561. The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District formed pursuant to this section, as it read on January 1, 2021, shall continue in existence unless dissolved pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 27501) and is hereby designated a rapid transit district.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 3. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 1 - Government › Section 24801.

24801. The government of every district is vested in a board of seven directors, one from each ward, and two at large, together with the other officers mentioned in this part. The directors shall be residents and voters of the respective wards from which they are nominated.
(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 78.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 2 - Election of Directors › Section 24821.

24821. The first directors are elected at the formation election as provided in Chapter 2. All elections of directors subsequent to the first shall be held at the same time as the general election in the manner provided in this article.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 2 - Election of Directors › Section 24822.

24822. Notice of election shall be published and no other notice of such election need be given.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 2 - Election of Directors › Section 24823.

24823. The board shall by resolution or ordinance fix the boundaries of the wards for the purpose of electing directors therefrom. The board shall adjust the boundaries of the wards for the purpose of electing directors therefrom pursuant to Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 22000) of Division 21 of the Elections Code.
(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 435, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1999.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 2 - Election of Directors › Section 24824.

24824. The notice of election shall refer to the wards established by the board.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 2 - Election of Directors › Section 24825.

24825. Upon the filing of a sufficient nomination paper and affidavit by any candidate the name of the candidate shall go upon the ballot at the ensuing general election.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 2 - Election of Directors › Section 24826.

24826. (a) The nomination paper for a director shall contain the name of the candidate and other information as may be required herein. The nomination paper shall also meet either of the following requirements:
(1) The nomination paper shall be signed as follows:
(A) For directors elected by wards, by a minimum of 50 voters of the respective ward.
(B) For directors elected at large, by a minimum of 100 voters of the district.
(2) The nomination paper shall include a filing fee in the amount of one hundred fifty dollars ($150) in lieu of signatures.
(b) All nomination papers shall be filed with, and all in-lieu fees shall be paid to, the county elections official in the county or counties in which the candidate is running.
(Repealed and added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 5. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 2 - Election of Directors › Section 24827.

24827. Nomination papers may be circulated throughout the district for those directors elected at large and throughout each respective ward for those directors elected by wards.
(Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 744.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 2 - Election of Directors › Section 24828.

24828. Except as otherwise provided in this part, the provisions of the Elections Code prescribed for independent nominations shall substantially govern the manner of appointment of verification deputies, the form of nomination papers and the securing of signatures, the filing of the candidate’s affidavit, and all other things necessary to get the name of the candidate upon the ballot. However, not more than 95 days prior to the election, upon request, the secretary of the district shall issue nomination papers and all other forms required for nomination to the office of director. Verification deputies may obtain signatures to the nomination paper of any candidate at any time not more than 95 days nor less than 74 days prior to the election, and all nomination papers shall be filed with the secretary of the district not more than 90 nor less than 74 days before the date of the election and shall be examined by him. Each candidate, at least 74 days prior to the election, shall file a sufficient candidate’s affidavit. The secretary of the district shall certify the names of all candidates to be placed upon the ballot to the county elections official or county elections officials within the territory affected at least 67 days prior to the date of election.
(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 923, Sec. 192. Effective January 1, 1995.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 2 - Election of Directors › Section 24829.

24829. The board shall in the notice, ordinance, or resolution calling an election consolidate it with the general election to be held at the same time in the respective counties in which the district is located and authorize the respective boards of supervisors to canvass the returns and certify the result of the canvass to the board. It shall be the duty of the board or boards of supervisors to so consolidate the election, canvass the returns, and cause the result thereof to be properly certified to the board of directors of the district. The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one ticket or ballot shall be used.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 2 - Election of Directors › Section 24830.

24830. Candidates for the office of director shall be voted upon and elected one from each ward and two at large.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 2 - Election of Directors › Section 24831.

24831. Upon receipt of the returns of the canvass by the respective boards of supervisors the board shall meet and determine results of the election and declare the candidate or candidates elected.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 2 - Election of Directors › Section 24832.

24832. The secretary of the district shall issue certificates of election, signed by him and duly authenticated, immediately following the determination of the result of the election by the board.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 3 - Terms of Office of Directors › Section 24861.

24861. The directors elected at the formation election shall hold their respective offices only until the first Monday after the first day of January next following the next general election and until their successors are elected and qualified.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 3 - Terms of Office of Directors › Section 24862.

24862. Of the directors elected at the first election following the formation election, those three elected by wards and the one elected at large by the highest vote shall hold office for four years, and the other three for two years, and until their successors are elected and qualified. Thereafter, at each biennial general election, a number of directors corresponding to the number whose terms of office expire shall be elected for the term of four years.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 3 - Terms of Office of Directors › Section 24863.

24863. Directors elected at the formation election shall enter upon their official duties immediately upon the filing of the order declaring the result of the election with the Secretary of State, after qualifying according to law. The terms of directors elected after the formation election shall commence on the first Monday after the first day of January next following their election.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 3 - Terms of Office of Directors › Section 24864.

24864. Every director is subject to recall by voters of the district, in accordance with the recall provisions of the general laws of the State applicable to county officers.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 3 - Terms of Office of Directors › Section 24865.

24865. Notwithstanding Section 1780 of the Government Code, the board shall fill all vacancies on the board, including those caused by the death or resignation of a member. If a vacancy exists for 90 days, the Governor shall fill the vacancy.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 200, Sec. 6. (AB 784) Effective January 1, 2022.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 3 - Terms of Office of Directors › Section 24866.

24866. The person appointed to fill any vacancy on the board shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term of his predecessor.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of Directors › Section 24881.

24881. The oath of office of directors shall be taken, subscribed, and filed with the secretary of the district at any time after the director has notice of his election or appointment but not later than 15 days after the commencement of his term of office. No other filing is required.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of Directors › Section 24882.

24882. The board shall choose one of its members president, and another vice president, who shall be authorized to act for the president during his absence or disability, and shall provide for the time and place of holding its meetings, which shall be held at least once each month.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of Directors › Section 24883.

24883. The board is the legislative body of the district and determines all questions of policy.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of Directors › Section 24884.

24884. All matters and things necessary for the proper administration of the affairs of the district which are not provided for in this part shall be provided for by the board.
(Amended by Stats. 1973, Ch. 78.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of Directors › Section 24885.

24885. The board shall supervise and regulate every transit facility owned and operated by the district, including the fixing of rates, rentals, charges, and classifications, and the making and enforcement of rules, regulations, contracts, practices, and schedules, for or in connection with any transit facility owned or controlled by the district.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of Directors › Section 24886.

24886. The board may adopt a personnel system for the purpose of recruiting and maintaining an effective working force with good morale. The board shall by resolution determine and create such number and character of positions as are necessary properly to carry on the functions of the district and shall establish an appropriate salary, salary range, or wage for each position so created. The board may by resolution abolish any such position. Except as otherwise provided, appointments to such positions shall be made by the general manager.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of Directors › Section 24887.

24887. The board may from time to time contract for or employ any professional service required by the district or for the performance of work or services which cannot satisfactorily be performed by the regular employees of the district.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of Directors › Section 24888.

24888. The board shall have an annual audit made of all books and accounts of the district by a certified public accountant or public accountant.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of Directors › Section 24889.

24889. The board may provide by resolution, under such terms and conditions as it sees fit, for the payment of demands against the district without prior specific approval thereof by the board if the demand is for a purpose for which an expenditure has been previously approved by the board and in an amount no greater than the amount so authorized, and if the demand is approved by the general manager.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 4 - Powers and Duties of Directors › Section 24890.

24890. To facilitate the business of the district, the board may provide for the creation and administration of such funds as the needs of the district may require. The funds shall be disbursed in accordance with rules established by the board and all payments from any fund shall be reported to the board.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)
2023 California Code › Public Utilities Code - PUC › DIVISION 10 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS › PART 1 - TRANSIT DISTRICTS IN COUNTIES OF ALAMEDA OR CONTRA COSTA › CHAPTER 3 - Internal Organization of Districts › ARTICLE 5 - Meetings and Legislation › Section 24906.

24906. All legislative sessions of the board, whether regular or special, are open to the public.
(Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)