California

Government Code

21,845 sections, each with the official text and a plain-English explanation of what it means for you.

• § 85200 — Prior to the solicitation or receipt of any contribution or loan, an individual who intends to be a candidate for an elective state office, as that term is defined by Section 82024, shall file online
• § 85201 — (a) Upon the filing of the statement of intention pursuant to Section 85200, the individual shall establish one campaign contribution account at an office of a financial institution located in the sta
• § 85202 — Unless specifically superseded by the act that adds this section, the definitions and provisions of this title shall govern the interpretation of this chapter.
• § 85203 — “Small contributor committee” means any committee that meets all of the following criteria: (a) The committee has been in existence for at least six months.
• § 85204 — “Election cycle,” for purposes of Sections 85309 and 85500, means the period of time commencing 90 days prior to an election and ending on the date of the election.
• § 85204.5 — With respect to special elections, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Special election cycle” means the day on which the office becomes vacant until the day of the special election.
• § 85205 — “Political party committee” means the state central committee or county central committee of an organization that meets the requirements for recognition as a political party pursuant to Section 5100 o
• § 85206 — “Public moneys” has the same meaning as defined in Section 426 of the Penal Code.
• § 8521 — It is the purpose of the Legislature in creating the commission, to secure assistance for the Governor and itself in promoting economy, efficiency, and improved service in the transaction of the publi
• § 8521.5 — The Legislature finds that our system of government is a complex structure of interlocking relationships among all levels of government for managing public funds and programs.
• § 8522 — The commission, on its own motion, may, for the purpose of making reports and recommendations to assist the Legislature in respect to the matters listed in Section 8521, examine in detail the structur
• § 8522.5 — The commission shall review final reports and make recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor concerning the results of state audits and the revenues and expenditures of the state, its depart
• § 8523 — (a) The Governor shall submit to the commission for study and recommendation any reorganization plan which he intends to submit to the Legislature pursuant to authority vested in the Governor by the L
• § 8524 — The commission may devise a basic test to determine what, if any, governmental activities should be granted continuing or permanent appropriations.
• § 8525 — The commission may submit to the Legislature and the Governor, at such time, or times, as the commission deems necessary, interim reports of its activities.
• § 853 — A local public entity or public employee of a local public entity shall not be liable for any damage to an unmanned aircraft or unmanned aircraft system, if the damage was caused while the local publi
• § 853.1 — The immunity provided by this chapter is in addition to any other immunity provided to a local public entity or public employee of a local public entity under law.
• § 853.5 — The following definitions shall apply to this chapter: (a) “Unmanned aircraft” means an aircraft that is operated without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the aircraft.
• § 85300 — (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a public officer shall not expend, and a candidate shall not accept, any public moneys for the purpose of seeking elective office.
• § 85301 — (a) A person, other than a small contributor committee or political party committee, shall not make to a candidate for elective state office other than a candidate for statewide elective office, and a
• § 85302 — (a) A small contributor committee may not make to any candidate for elective state office other than a candidate for statewide elective office, and a candidate for elective state office, other than a
• § 85303 — (a) A person may not make to any committee, other than a political party committee, and a committee other than a political party committee may not accept, any contribution totaling more than five thou
• § 85304 — (a) A candidate for elective state office or an elected state officer may establish a separate account to defray attorney’s fees and other related legal costs incurred for the candidate’s or officer’s
• § 85304.5 — (a) A candidate for elective office other than an elective state office or an elected officer other than an elected state officer may establish a separate account pursuant to subdivision (a) of Sectio
• § 85305 — (a) A candidate for elective state, county, or city office or committee controlled by that candidate shall not make a contribution to any other candidate for elective state, county, or city office in
• § 85306 — (a) A candidate may transfer campaign funds from one controlled committee to a controlled committee for elective state, county, or city office of the same candidate.
• § 85307 — (a) The provisions of this article regarding loans apply to extensions of credit, but do not apply to loans made to a candidate by a commercial lending institution in the lender’s regular course of bu
• § 85308 — (a) Contributions made by a husband and wife may not be aggregated.
• § 85309 — (a) In addition to any other report required by this title, a candidate for elective state office who is required to file reports pursuant to Section 84605 shall file online or electronically with the
• § 85310 — (a) Any person who makes a payment or a promise of payment totaling fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or more for a communication that clearly identifies a candidate for elective state office, but does
• § 85312 — For purposes of this title, payments for communications to members, employees, shareholders, or families of members, employees, or shareholders of an organization for the purpose of supporting or oppo
• § 85314 — The contribution limits of this chapter apply to special elections and apply to special runoff elections.
• § 85315 — (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, an elected state, county, or city officer may establish a committee to oppose the qualification of a recall measure, and the recall election.
• § 85316 — (a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), a contribution for an election may be accepted by a candidate for elective state, county, or city office after the date of the election only to the extent th
• § 85317 — (a) Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 85306, a candidate for elective state, county, or city office may carry over contributions raised in connection with one election for elective state, cou
• § 85318 — (a) (1) A candidate for elective state, county, or city office may raise contributions for a general election before the primary election, and for a special general election before a special primary e
• § 85319 — A candidate for state elective office may return all or part of any contribution to the donor who made the contribution at any time, whether or not other contributions are returned, except a contribut
• § 85319.5 — (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a committee that receives a contribution, or a portion thereof, that exceeds a contribution limit set forth in Section 85301, 85302, 85303, or 85316, may return the
• § 85320 — (a) A foreign government, foreign principal, or foreign national shall not make, directly or through any other person, a contribution, expenditure, or independent expenditure in connection with the qu
• § 85321 — Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if a candidate for elective state office or the candidate’s controlled committee had net debts resulting from an election held prior to January 1,
• § 854 — As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “medical facility” includes a hospital, infirmary, clinic, dispensary, mental institution, or similar facility.
• § 854.1 — (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to ensure continuity of care for individuals with developmental disabilities transitioning from a developmental center to the community and to prevent the unnec
• § 854.2 — As used in this chapter, “mental institution” means a state hospital for the care and treatment of persons with mental health disorders or intellectual disabilities, the California Rehabilitation Cent
• § 854.3 — As used in this chapter, “county psychiatric hospital” means the hospital, ward, or facility provided by the county pursuant to the provisions of Section 7100 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
• § 854.4 — As used in this chapter, “mental illness or addiction” means any condition for which a person may be detained, cared for, or treated in a mental institution, in a facility designated by a county pursu
• § 854.5 — As used in this chapter, “confine” includes admit, commit, place, detain, or hold in custody.
• § 854.8 — (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, except as provided in this section and in Sections 814, 814.
• § 85400 — (a) A candidate for elective state office, other than the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System, who voluntarily accepts expenditure limits shall not make campaign expendi
• § 85401 — (a) Each candidate for elective state office shall file a statement of acceptance or rejection of the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 at the time the candidate files the statem
• § 85402 — (a) Any candidate for elective state office who has filed a statement accepting the voluntary expenditure limits is not bound by those limits if an opposing candidate contributes personal funds to the
• § 85403 — Any candidate who files a statement of acceptance pursuant to Section 85401 and makes campaign expenditures in excess of the limits shall be subject to the remedies in Chapter 3 (commencing with Secti
• § 8541 — In carrying out its duties and responsibilities, the commission shall have all of the following powers: (a) To meet at any time and place as it may deem proper.
• § 8542 — With respect to the Bureau of State Audits, the commission shall do all of the following: (a) Review reports completed by the bureau and make recommendations to the Legislature, the Governor, and the
• § 8543 — (a) There is hereby created in state government the California State Auditor’s Office under the direction of the Milton Marks “Little Hoover” Commission on California State Government Organization and
• § 8543.1 — The duties of the California State Auditor’s Office are to examine and report annually upon the financial statements prepared by the executive branch of the state and to perform other related assignme
• § 8543.2 — (a) The head of the office is the California State Auditor, who shall be appointed by the Governor from a list of three qualified individuals nominated by the Joint Legislative Audit Committee by a vo
• § 8543.3 — The California State Auditor shall be chosen without reference to party affiliation and solely on the ground of fitness to perform the duties of the office of the California State Auditor.
• § 8543.4 — In administering the fiscal policies of the California State Auditor’s Office, for each fiscal year, the office shall provide the Department of Finance with the office’s proposed budget and the Depart
• § 8543.5 — The Chief Deputy California State Auditor shall be appointed by the California State Auditor.
• § 8543.6 — The California State Auditor may be removed for cause at any time by concurrent resolution of the Legislature.
• § 8543.7 — (a) The annual salary for the California State Auditor shall be equal to that of agency secretaries of the executive branch of government pursuant to Section 11550.
• § 8544 — (a) Consistent with subdivision (i) of Section 8546, the California State Auditor may employ and fix the compensation, in accordance with Article VII of the California Constitution, of those professio
• § 8544.1 — (a) (1) The California State Auditor shall require fingerprint images and related information from a prospective employee whose duties include or would include access to any of the following: (A) Reco
• § 8544.2 — Persons employed by the office pursuant to Section 8544.
• § 8544.3 — All persons employed by the office pursuant to Section 8544.
• § 8544.4 — The permanent office of the California State Auditor shall be in Sacramento or within a two-mile radius of the State Capitol Building, where they shall be provided with suitable and sufficient offices
• § 8544.5 — (a) There is hereby established in the State Treasury the State Audit Fund.
• § 8544.6 — All unreimbursed expenditures of the office are defined as “administrative costs” defined in Section 11270.
• § 8545 — The California State Auditor shall not destroy any papers or memoranda used to support a completed audit sooner than three years after the audit report is released to the public.
• § 8545.1 — (a) The California State Auditor, and any employee or former employee of the office, shall not divulge or make known to any person not employed by the office in any manner not expressly permitted by l
• § 8545.2 — (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the California State Auditor during regular business hours shall have access to and authority to examine and reproduce, any and all books, accounts, rep
• § 8545.3 — It is a misdemeanor for the California State Auditor or any employee of the California State Auditor to release any information received pursuant to Section 10850 of the Welfare and Institutions Code
• § 8545.4 — (a) In connection with any audit or investigation conducted by the California State Auditor, the California State Auditor, or his or her designee, may do any of the following: (1) Administer oaths.
• § 8545.5 — (a) The superior court in the county in which any interview is held under the direction of the California State Auditor or his or her designee has jurisdiction to compel the attendance of witnesses, t
• § 8545.6 — Any officer, employee, or person who, with intent to deceive or defraud, commits obstruction of the California State Auditor in the performance of his or her official duties relating to an audit requi
• § 8546 — It is the intent of the Legislature that the California State Auditor’s Office have the independence necessary to conduct all of its audits in conformity with “Government Auditing Standards” published
• § 8546.1 — (a) The California State Auditor shall conduct financial and performance audits as directed by statute.
• § 8546.10 — (a) The California State Auditor may establish a high-risk local government agency audit program for the purpose of identifying, auditing, and issuing reports on any local government agency, including
• § 8546.11 — (a) The California State Auditor shall conduct an audit of the County of Mendocino by January 1, 2026, which shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following.
• § 8546.2 — (a) The California State Auditor shall request that any state agency, as defined in Section 11000, whether created by the California Constitution or otherwise, any local governmental agency, including
• § 8546.3 — The California State Auditor shall examine and report annually upon the financial statements otherwise prepared by the executive branch of the state so that the Legislature and the public will be info
• § 8546.4 — (a) The California State Auditor shall annually issue an auditor’s report based upon the general purpose financial statements included in the Controller’s annual report that is submitted to the Govern
• § 8546.5 — (a) The California State Auditor may establish a high-risk government agency audit program for the purpose of identifying, auditing, and issuing reports on any agency of the state, whether created by
• § 8546.6 — The California State Auditor, in connection with any audit or investigation conducted pursuant to this chapter, shall be deemed to be a department head for the purposes of Section 11189.
• § 8546.7 — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, every contract involving the expenditure of public funds in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) entered into by any state agency, board, commission, or
• § 8546.8 — Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, any reference to the Auditor General or the Office of the Auditor General in any statute or contract in effect on the effective date
• § 8547 — This article shall be known and may be cited as the “California Whistleblower Protection Act.
• § 8547.1 — The Legislature finds and declares that state employees should be free to report waste, fraud, abuse of authority, violation of law, or threat to public health without fear of retribution.
• § 8547.10 — (a) A University of California employee, including an officer or faculty member, or applicant for employment may file a written complaint with his or her supervisor or manager, or with any other unive
• § 8547.11 — (a) A University of California employee, including an officer or faculty member, may not directly or indirectly use or attempt to use the official authority or influence of the employee for the purpos
• § 8547.12 — (a) A California State University employee, including an officer or faculty member, or applicant for employment may file a written complaint with his or her supervisor or manager, or with any other un
• § 8547.13 — (a) As used in this section: (1) “Agency” means the Supreme Court, the courts of appeal, the superior courts, or the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• § 8547.15 — An action for damages pursuant to this article shall not be subject to the claims presentation requirements of the Government Claims Act (Division 3.
• § 8547.2 — For the purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) (1) “Employee” means either of the following: (A) An individual appointed by the Governor, or employed or holding
• § 8547.3 — (a) An employee may not directly or indirectly use or attempt to use the official authority or influence of the employee for the purpose of intimidating, threatening, coercing, commanding, or attempti
• § 8547.4 — The State Auditor shall administer this article and shall investigate and report on improper governmental activities.
• § 8547.5 — (a) The California State Auditor shall create the means for the submission of allegations of improper governmental activity both by transmission via mail or other carrier to a specified mailing addres
• § 8547.6 — (a) The State Auditor may request the assistance of any state department, agency, or employee in evaluating an allegation or conducting any investigation of an improper governmental activity as author
• § 8547.7 — (a) If, after investigating an allegation, the California State Auditor finds that a state agency or employee may have engaged or participated in an improper governmental activity, the California Stat
• § 8547.8 — (a) A state employee or applicant for state employment who files a written complaint with his or her supervisor, manager, or the appointing power alleging actual or attempted acts of reprisal, retalia
• § 8547.9 — Notwithstanding Section 19572, if the State Personnel Board determines that there is a reasonable basis for an alleged violation, or finds an actual violation of Section 8547.
• § 8548 — For purposes of this article, “state agency” means every state office, officer, department, division, bureau, board, and commission, including the California State University, the University of Califo
• § 8548.1 — No later than April 1, 2002, the State Auditor shall prepare for state employees a written explanation of the California Whistleblower Protection Act contained in Article 3 (commencing with Section 85
• § 8548.2 — The State Auditor shall prepare for distribution to each state agency in an electronic format a notice containing the information in the written explanation prepared pursuant to Section 8548.
• § 8548.3 — On July 1, 2002, and annually thereafter, every state agency shall send the information contained in the notice by electronic mail to its employees who have authorized access to electronic mail from t
• § 8548.4 — The California State Auditor shall post the information described in Section 8548.
• § 8548.5 — The intentional failure of a state agency to comply with any provision of this article shall constitute an improper governmental activity for purposes of Article 3 (commencing with Section 8547).
• § 8548.7 — This article shall be known and may be cited as the Omnibus Audit Accountability Act of 2006.
• § 8548.9 — (a) The State Auditor shall, for a period of time established by the State Auditor, but for no less than three years from the publication of the audit or investigation, maintain a publicly accessible
• § 855 — (a) A public entity that operates or maintains any medical facility that is subject to regulation by the State Department of Health Services, Social Services, Developmental Services, or Mental Health
• § 855.2 — Neither a public entity nor a public employee acting within the scope of his employment is liable for interfering with the right of an inmate of a medical facility operated or maintained by a public e
• § 855.4 — (a) Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for an injury resulting from the decision to perform or not to perform any act to promote the public health of the community by preventing d
• § 855.6 — Except for an examination or diagnosis for the purpose of treatment, neither a public entity nor a public employee acting within the scope of his employment is liable for injury caused by the failure
• § 855.8 — (a) Neither a public entity nor a public employee acting within the scope of his employment is liable for injury resulting from diagnosing or failing to diagnose that a person is afflicted with mental
• § 8550 — The state has long recognized its responsibility to mitigate the effects of natural, manmade, or war-caused emergencies that result in conditions of disaster or in extreme peril to life, property, and
• § 85500 — (a) In addition to any other report required by this title, a committee, including a political party committee, that is required to file reports pursuant to Section 84605 and that makes independent ex
• § 85501 — A controlled committee of a candidate may not make independent expenditures and may not contribute funds to another committee for the purpose of making independent expenditures to support or oppose ot
• § 85505 — (a) The Secretary of State shall include on the Internet Web site of the Secretary of State’s office, as part of the campaign finance activity that is publicly disclosed, any independent expenditure,
• § 8551 — This chapter may be cited as the “California Emergency Services Act.
• § 8555 — Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, the definitions contained in this article govern the construction of this chapter.
• § 8556 — “Governor” means the Governor or the person upon whom the powers and duties of the office of Governor have devolved pursuant to Section 10 of Article V of the California Constitution.
• § 8557 — (a) “State agency” means any department, division, independent establishment, or agency of the executive branch of the state government.
• § 8558 — Three conditions or degrees of emergency are established by this chapter: (a) “State of war emergency” means the condition that exists immediately, with or without a proclamation thereof by the Govern
• § 8559 — (a) A “mutual aid region” is a subdivision of the state emergency services organization, established to facilitate the coordination of mutual aid and other emergency operations within an area of the s
• § 856 — (a) Neither a public entity nor a public employee acting within the scope of his employment is liable for any injury resulting from determining in accordance with any applicable enactment: (1) Whether
• § 856.2 — (a) Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for: (1) An injury caused by an escaping or escaped person who has been confined for mental illness or addiction.
• § 856.4 — Except as provided in Section 815.
• § 856.6 — (a) A public entity, public employee, or volunteer, participating in the National Influenza Program of 1976, shall not be liable for an injury caused by an act or omission in the promotion of a commun
• § 8560 — (a) “Emergency plans” means those official and approved documents which describe the principles and methods to be applied in carrying out emergency operations or rendering mutual aid during emergencie
• § 85600 — The Secretary of State shall designate in the state voter information guide those candidates for statewide elective office, as defined in Section 82053, who have voluntarily agreed to the expenditure
• § 85601 — (a) A candidate for statewide elective office, as defined in Section 82053, who accepts the voluntary expenditure limits set forth in Section 85400 may purchase the space to place a statement in the s
• § 8561 — “Master Mutual Aid Agreement” means the California Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement, made and entered into by and between the State of California, its various departments and age
• § 8562 — (a) “First responder” means an employee of the state or a local public agency who provides emergency response services, including any of the following: (1) A peace officer, as defined in Section 830 o
• § 8565 — The Governor shall have the powers granted by this article, which powers shall be in addition to any other powers granted to him by this chapter.
• § 8565.1 — Nothing in this chapter shall operate to prevent the Governor from establishing a committee or board composed of heads of state agencies, should the Governor deem it necessary to aid him or her in obt
• § 8566 — The Governor is empowered to expend any appropriation for support of the California Emergency Services Act to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
• § 8567 — (a) The Governor may make, amend, and rescind orders and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
• § 8568 — The State Emergency Plan shall be in effect in each political subdivision of the state, and the governing body of each political subdivision shall take such action as may be necessary to carry out the
• § 8569 — The Governor shall coordinate the State Emergency Plan and those programs necessary for the mitigation of the effects of an emergency in this state; and he shall coordinate the preparation of plans an
• § 8570 — The Governor may, in accordance with the State Emergency Plan and programs for the mitigation of the effects of an emergency in this state: (a) Ascertain the requirements of the state or its political
• § 8570.3 — On or before July 31, 2015, the Office of Emergency Services shall update the State Emergency Plan to include proposed best practices for local governments and nongovernmental entities to use to mobil
• § 8570.4 — (a) The Office of Emergency Services shall update the State Emergency Plan on or before January 1, 2019, and every five years thereafter.
• § 8570.5 — The Office of Emergency Services shall develop a guidance document to the state emergency plan to specify the response of the state and its political subdivisions to agriculture-related disasters.
• § 8570.6 — (a) The Office of Emergency Services shall include in the next update of the State Hazard Mitigation Plan required pursuant to the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390), within
• § 85700 — (a) A candidate or committee shall return not later than 60 days of receipt by the candidate or committee any contribution of one hundred dollars ($100) or more for which the candidate or committee do
• § 85701 — Any candidate or committee that receives a contribution in violation of Section 84301 shall pay to the General Fund of the state the amount of the contribution.
• § 85701.5 — (a) (1) A solicitation by a candidate or committee, directly or through an agent or intermediary, for a recurring contribution shall be in a form that requires affirmative consent from the person maki
• § 85702 — An elected state officer or candidate for elected state office may not accept a contribution from a lobbyist, and a lobbyist may not make a contribution to an elected state officer or candidate for el
• § 85702.5 — (a) A county or city may, by ordinance or resolution, impose a limit on contributions to a candidate for elective county or city office that is different from the limit set forth in subdivision (d) of
• § 85703 — (a) This act does not nullify contribution limitations or prohibitions of any local jurisdiction that apply to elections for local elective office, except that these limitations and prohibitions shall
• § 85704 — (a) A person shall not make any contribution to a committee or candidate that is earmarked for a contribution to any other particular committee, ballot measure, or candidate unless the contribution is
• § 8571 — During a state of war emergency or a state of emergency the Governor may suspend any regulatory statute, or statute prescribing the procedure for conduct of state business, or the orders, rules, or re
• § 8571.5 — Nothing in this article shall authorize the seizure or confiscation of any firearm or ammunition from any individual who is lawfully carrying or possessing the firearm or ammunition, or authorize any
• § 8572 — In the exercise of the emergency powers hereby vested in him during a state of war emergency or state of emergency, the Governor is authorized to commandeer or utilize any private property or personne
• § 8573 — The Governor may cooperate with the President and the heads of the armed forces and other agencies of the United States, and with officers and agencies of other states, on matters pertaining to emerge
• § 8574 — None of the provisions of this chapter shall limit, modify, or abridge the powers vested in the Governor under the Constitution or statutes of the state by proclamation, to declare any county, city an
• § 8574.1 — In addition to any other authority conferred upon the Governor by this chapter, the Governor shall establish a California oil spill contingency plan pursuant to this article.
• § 8574.16 — The Governor shall establish a state toxic disaster contingency plan pursuant to this article.
• § 8574.17 — (a) (1) A state toxic disaster contingency plan established pursuant to this article shall provide for an integrated and effective state procedure to respond to the occurrence of toxic disasters withi
• § 8574.18 — (a) For purposes of this article, a “toxic disaster” means an occurrence where toxic substances are dispersed in the environment in such a manner as to cause, or potentially cause, injury or death to
• § 8574.19 — (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that, in order to protect the public health and safety and the environment, and to reduce personal injury and property loss resulting from the sudden rele
• § 8574.2 — Any plan established pursuant to this article shall provide for an integrated and effective state procedure to combat the results of major oil spills within the state.
• § 8574.20 — The Office of Emergency Services shall manage the California Hazardous Substances Incident Response Training and Education Program to provide approved classes in hazardous substance response, taught b
• § 8574.21 — (a) The Office of Emergency Services shall develop the curriculum to be used in classes that meet the program requirements and shall adopt standards and procedures for training instructors at the Cali
• § 8574.22 — The Office of Emergency Services may hire professional and clerical staff pursuant to the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2).
• § 8574.3 — State agencies granted authority to implement a plan adopted under this article may use volunteer workers.
• § 8574.30 — For purposes of this article, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “Board” means the State Board of Equalization.
• § 8574.32 — (a) (1) The director shall establish a schedule of fees, to be paid by each person owning any of the 25 most hazardous material commodities, as identified in regulations adopted by the office, that ar
• § 8574.34 — Every person who operates a railroad that transports hazardous materials by rail car shall register with the board pursuant to Section 55021 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
• § 8574.36 — The fee imposed pursuant to Section 8574.
• § 8574.38 — The return required to be filed pursuant to Section 55040 of the Revenue and Taxation Code shall be prepared and filed by the person required to register with the board, in the form prescribed by the
• § 8574.4 — State agencies designated to implement the contingency plan shall account for all state expenditures made under the plan with respect to each oil spill.
• § 8574.40 — Notwithstanding the petition for redetermination and claim for refund provisions of the Fee Collection Procedures Law (Article 3 (commencing with Section 55081) of Chapter 3 of, and Article 1 (commenc
• § 8574.42 — (a) The board may prescribe, adopt, and enforce regulations relating to the administration and enforcement of this article.
• § 8574.44 — (a) The Regional Railroad Accident Preparedness and Immediate Response Fund is hereby created in the State Treasury.
• § 8574.46 — (a) (1) The director shall contract with the Department of Finance for the preparation of a detailed report on the financial basis and programmatic effectiveness of the regional railroad accident prep
• § 8574.48 — (a) The Regional Railroad Accident Preparedness and Immediate Response Force is hereby created in the Office of Emergency Services.
• § 8574.7 — The Governor shall require the administrator, not in conflict with the National Contingency Plan, to amend the California oil spill contingency plan to provide for the best achievable protection of wa
• § 8574.8 — (a) The administrator shall submit to the Governor and the Legislature an amended California oil spill contingency plan required, pursuant to Section 8574.
• § 8575 — For the purposes of the California Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement, the Office of Emergency Services will serve as the State Disaster Council.
• § 85802 — There is hereby appropriated from the General Fund of the state to the Fair Political Practices Commission the sum of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) annually above and beyond the appropriati
• § 8584 — This article shall be known and may be cited as the Urban Heavy Rescue Act of 1988.
• § 8584.1 — (a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the state have an urban heavy rescue capability in the event of a major earthquake.
• § 8585 — (a) (1) There is in state government, within the office of the Governor, the Office of Emergency Services.
• § 8585.01 — The Office of Emergency Services shall be the lead agency for emergency response to a large, ongoing leak or release of natural gas and associated gases from a natural gas storage facility that poses
• § 8585.05 — Unless the context otherwise requires, for purpose of this article, the following definitions apply: (a) “Agency” or “office” means the Office of Emergency Services.
• § 8585.1 — (a) The director shall be appointed by, and hold office at the pleasure of, the Governor.
• § 8585.2 — (a) All employees serving in state civil service, other than temporary employees, who are engaged in the performance of functions transferred to the office or engaged in the administration of law, the
• § 8585.5 — The office shall establish by rule and regulation various classes of disaster service workers and the scope of the duties of each class.
• § 8585.7 — The office may certify the accredited status of local disaster councils, subject to the requirements of Section 8612.
• § 8585.8 — (a) The office may enter into an agreement directly with one or more certified community conservation corps to perform emergency or disaster response services as the office deems appropriate.
• § 8586 — The Governor shall assign all or part of his or her powers and duties under this chapter to the Office of Emergency Services.
• § 8586.5 — (a) The Office of Emergency Services shall establish and lead the California Cybersecurity Integration Center.