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California Constitution - CONS
The foundational legal document establishing the framework for the government of California includes:
Sections include:
- PREAMBLE: We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure and perpetuate its blessings, do establish this Constitution.
- ARTICLE I DECLARATION OF RIGHTS [SECTION 1 – SEC. 32]
- ARTICLE II VOTING, INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM, AND RECALL [SECTION 1 – SEC. 20]
- ARTICLE III STATE OF CALIFORNIA [SEC. 1 – SEC. 9]
- ARTICLE IV LEGISLATIVE [SEC. 1 – SEC. 28]
- ARTICLE V EXECUTIVE [SECTION 1 – SEC. 14]
- ARTICLE VI JUDICIAL [SEC. 1 – SEC. 22]
- ARTICLE VII PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [SECTION 1 – SEC. 11]
- ARTICLE IX EDUCATION [SECTION 1 – SEC. 16]
- ARTICLE X WATER [SECTION 1 – SEC. 7]
- ARTICLE X A WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT [SECTION 1 – SEC. 8]
- ARTICLE X B MARINE RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT OF 1990 [SECTION 1 – SEC. 16]
- ARTICLE XI LOCAL GOVERNMENT [SEC. 1 – SEC. 15]
- ARTICLE XII PUBLIC UTILITIES [SECTION 1 – SEC. 9]
- ARTICLE XIII TAXATION [SEC. 1 – SEC. 36]
- ARTICLE XIII A [TAX LIMITATION] [SECTION 1 – SEC. 7]
- ARTICLE XIII B GOVERNMENT SPENDING LIMITATION [SEC. 1 – SEC. 15]
- ARTICLE XIII C [VOTER APPROVAL FOR LOCAL TAX LEVIES] [SECTION 1 – SEC. 3]
- ARTICLE XIII D [ASSESSMENT AND PROPERTY-RELATED FEE REFORM] [SECTION 1 – SEC. 6]
- ARTICLE XIV LABOR RELATIONS [SECTION 1 – SECTION 5]
- ARTICLE XV USURY [SECTION 1]
- ARTICLE XVI PUBLIC FINANCE [SECTION 1 – SEC. 23]
- ARTICLE XVIII AMENDING AND REVISING THE CONSTITUTION [SEC. 1 – SEC. 4]
- ARTICLE XIX MOTOR VEHICLE REVENUES [SECTION 1 – SEC. 10]
- ARTICLE XIX A LOANS FROM THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT OR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS [SECTION 1 – SEC. 2]
- ARTICLE XIX B MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL SALES TAX REVENUES AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUNDING [SECTION 1 – SEC. 2]
- ARTICLE XIX C [ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS] [SECTION 1 – SEC. 4]
- ARTICLE XIX D VEHICLE LICENSE FEE REVENUES FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES [SECTION 1]
- ARTICLE XX MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS [SEC. 1 – SEC. 23]
- ARTICLE XXI REDISTRICTING OF SENATE, ASSEMBLY, CONGRESSIONAL AND BOARD OF EQUALIZATION DISTRICTS [SECTION 1 – SEC. 3]
- ARTICLE XXII [ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES] [SECTION 1 – SEC. 2]
- ARTICLE XXXIV PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT LAW [Section 1 – Section 4]
- ARTICLE XXXV MEDICAL RESEARCH [SECTION 1 – SEC. 7]
Business and Professions Code - BPC
Covers laws related to business practices and professional conduct within the state.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS [100 – 472.5]
- DIVISION 1.5. DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES [475 – 499]
- DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500 – 4999.129]
- DIVISION 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY [5000 – 9998.11]
- DIVISION 4. REAL ESTATE [10000 – 11506]
- DIVISION 5. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES [12001 – 13800]
- DIVISION 6. BUSINESS RIGHTS [14000 – 14704]
- DIVISION 7. GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [16000 – 18001]
- DIVISION 8. SPECIAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS [18400 – 22949.80]
- DIVISION 8.5. STOP TOBACCO ACCESS TO KIDS ENFORCEMENT ACT [22950 – 22964]
- DIVISION 8.6. CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS LICENSING ACT OF 2003 [22970 – 22991]
- DIVISION 9. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES [23000 – 25762]
- DIVISION 10. Cannabis [26000 – 26325]
- PREAMBLE: We, the People of the State of California, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure and perpetuate its blessings, do establish this Constitution.
- ARTICLE I DECLARATION OF RIGHTS [SECTION 1 – SEC. 32]
- ARTICLE II VOTING, INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM, AND RECALL [SECTION 1 – SEC. 20]
- ARTICLE III STATE OF CALIFORNIA [SEC. 1 – SEC. 9]
- ARTICLE IV LEGISLATIVE [SEC. 1 – SEC. 28]
- ARTICLE V EXECUTIVE [SECTION 1 – SEC. 14]
- ARTICLE VI JUDICIAL [SEC. 1 – SEC. 22]
- ARTICLE VII PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [SECTION 1 – SEC. 11]
- ARTICLE IX EDUCATION [SECTION 1 – SEC. 16]
- ARTICLE X WATER [SECTION 1 – SEC. 7]
- ARTICLE X A WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT [SECTION 1 – SEC. 8]
- ARTICLE X B MARINE RESOURCES PROTECTION ACT OF 1990 [SECTION 1 – SEC. 16]
- ARTICLE XI LOCAL GOVERNMENT [SEC. 1 – SEC. 15]
- ARTICLE XII PUBLIC UTILITIES [SECTION 1 – SEC. 9]
- ARTICLE XIII TAXATION [SEC. 1 – SEC. 36]
- ARTICLE XIII A [TAX LIMITATION] [SECTION 1 – SEC. 7]
- ARTICLE XIII B GOVERNMENT SPENDING LIMITATION [SEC. 1 – SEC. 15]
- ARTICLE XIII C [VOTER APPROVAL FOR LOCAL TAX LEVIES] [SECTION 1 – SEC. 3]
- ARTICLE XIII D [ASSESSMENT AND PROPERTY-RELATED FEE REFORM] [SECTION 1 – SEC. 6]
- ARTICLE XIV LABOR RELATIONS [SECTION 1 – SECTION 5]
- ARTICLE XV USURY [SECTION 1]
- ARTICLE XVI PUBLIC FINANCE [SECTION 1 – SEC. 23]
- ARTICLE XVIII AMENDING AND REVISING THE CONSTITUTION [SEC. 1 – SEC. 4]
- ARTICLE XIX MOTOR VEHICLE REVENUES [SECTION 1 – SEC. 10]
- ARTICLE XIX A LOANS FROM THE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCOUNT OR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS [SECTION 1 – SEC. 2]
- ARTICLE XIX B MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL SALES TAX REVENUES AND TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT FUNDING [SECTION 1 – SEC. 2]
- ARTICLE XIX C [ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS] [SECTION 1 – SEC. 4]
- ARTICLE XIX D VEHICLE LICENSE FEE REVENUES FOR TRANSPORTATION PURPOSES [SECTION 1]
- ARTICLE XX MISCELLANEOUS SUBJECTS [SEC. 1 – SEC. 23]
- ARTICLE XXI REDISTRICTING OF SENATE, ASSEMBLY, CONGRESSIONAL AND BOARD OF EQUALIZATION DISTRICTS [SECTION 1 – SEC. 3]
- ARTICLE XXII [ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES] [SECTION 1 – SEC. 2]
- ARTICLE XXXIV PUBLIC HOUSING PROJECT LAW [Section 1 – Section 4]
- ARTICLE XXXV MEDICAL RESEARCH [SECTION 1 – SEC. 7]
Civil Code - CIV
Governs private rights and remedies, including contracts, personal property, and obligations. Sections include:
Sections include:
Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
Outlines the processes for civil legal proceedings in California courts.
Sections include:
Commercial Code - COM
Regulates commercial transactions, including the sale of goods, secured transactions, and negotiable instruments.
Sections include:
- COMMERCIAL CODE
- DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS [1101 – 1310]
- DIVISION 2. SALES [2101 – 2801]
- DIVISION 3. NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS [3101 – 3605]
- DIVISION 4. BANK DEPOSITS AND COLLECTIONS [4101 – 4504]
- DIVISION 5. LETTERS OF CREDIT [5101 – 5118]
- DIVISION 6. BULK SALES [6101 – 6111]
- DIVISION 7. DOCUMENTS OF TITLE [7101 – 7603]
- DIVISION 8. INVESTMENT SECURITIES [8101 – 8603]
- DIVISION 9. SECURED TRANSACTIONS [9101 – 9907]
- DIVISION 10. PERSONAL PROPERTY LEASES [10101 – 10600]
- DIVISION 11. FUNDS TRANSFERS [11101 – 11507]
- DIVISION 12. CONTROLLABLE ELECTRONIC RECORDS [12101 – 12107]
- DIVISION 13. EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEALER [13101 – 13105]
- DIVISION 14. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TRANSITION PROVISIONS [14101 – 14109]
- DIVISION 15. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TRANSITION PROVISIONS [15101 – 15104]
- DIVISION 16. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TRANSITION PROVISIONS [16101 – 16104]
- DIVISION 17. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TRANSITION PROVISIONS [17101 – 17306]
Corporations Code - CORP
Provides the laws governing the formation, operation, and dissolution of corporations in California.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- TITLE 1. CORPORATIONS [100 – 14707]
- TITLE 2. PARTNERSHIPS [15800 – 16962]
- TITLE 2.6. CALIFORNIA REVISED UNIFORM LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ACT [17701.01 – 17713.13]
- TITLE 3. UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATIONS [18000 – 24001.5]
- TITLE 4. SECURITIES [25000 – 31516]
- TITLE 10. REPEALS [100000 – 100008]
Education Code - EDC
Covers all aspects of public education in California, from K-12 to higher education.
Sections include:
Elections Code - ELEC
Governs the conduct of elections, including voter registration, election procedures, and campaign finance.
Sections include:
- ELECTIONS CODE
- DIVISION 0.5. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS [1 – 362]
- DIVISION 1. ESTABLISHED ELECTION DATES [1000 – 1500]
- DIVISION 2. VOTERS [2000 – 2700]
- DIVISION 3. VOTE BY MAIL VOTING, NEW RESIDENT, AND NEW CITIZEN VOTING [3000 – 3503]
- DIVISION 4. MAIL BALLOT ELECTIONS [4000 – 4108]
- DIVISION 5. POLITICAL PARTY QUALIFICATIONS [5000 – 5200]
- DIVISION 6. PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS [6000 – 6954]
- DIVISION 7. POLITICAL PARTY ORGANIZATION AND CENTRAL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS [7000 – 7928]
- DIVISION 8. NOMINATIONS [8000 – 8903]
- DIVISION 9. MEASURES SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS [9000 – 9611]
- DIVISION 10. LOCAL, SPECIAL, VACANCY, AND CONSOLIDATED ELECTIONS [10000 – 10735]
- DIVISION 11. RECALL ELECTIONS [11000 – 11386]
- DIVISION 12. PREELECTION PROCEDURES [12000 – 12327]
- DIVISION 13. BALLOTS, SAMPLE BALLOTS, AND VOTER PAMPHLETS [13000 – 13502.5]
- DIVISION 14. ELECTION DAY PROCEDURES [14000 – 14443]
- DIVISION 15. SEMIFINAL OFFICIAL CANVASS, OFFICIAL CANVASS, RECOUNT, AND TIE VOTE PROCEDURES [15000 – 15702]
- DIVISION 16. ELECTIONS CONTESTS [16000 – 16940]
- DIVISION 17. RETENTION AND PRESERVATION OF ELECTION RECORDS [17000 – 17506]
- DIVISION 18. PENAL PROVISIONS [18000 – 18700]
- DIVISION 19. CERTIFICATION OF VOTING SYSTEMS [19001 – 19402]
- DIVISION 20. ELECTION CAMPAIGNS [20000 – 20502]
- DIVISION 21. STATE AND LOCAL REAPPORTIONMENT [21000 – 23004]
Evidence Code - EVID
Details the rules and standards for admissibility of evidence in California courts.
Sections include:
- EVIDENCE CODE
- DIVISION 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS AND CONSTRUCTION [1 – 12]
- DIVISION 2. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 – 260]
- DIVISION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS [300 – 413]
- DIVISION 4. JUDICIAL NOTICE [450 – 460]
- DIVISION 5. BURDEN OF PROOF; BURDEN OF PRODUCING EVIDENCE; PRESUMPTIONS AND INFERENCES [500 – 670]
- DIVISION 6. WITNESSES [700 – 795]
- DIVISION 7. OPINION TESTIMONY AND SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE [800 – 870]
- DIVISION 8. PRIVILEGES [900 – 1070]
- DIVISION 9. EVIDENCE AFFECTED OR EXCLUDED BY EXTRINSIC POLICIES [1100 – 1162]
- DIVISION 10. HEARSAY EVIDENCE [1200 – 1390]
- DIVISION 11. WRITINGS [1400 – 1605]
Family Code - FAM
Governs family-related issues, including marriage, divorce, child custody, and support.
Sections include:
- FAMILY CODE
- DIVISION 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 – 185]
- DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [200 – 295]
- DIVISION 2.5. DOMESTIC PARTNER REGISTRATION [297 – 299.6]
- DIVISION 3. MARRIAGE [300 – 560]
- DIVISION 4. RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS DURING MARRIAGE [700 – 1620]
- DIVISION 5. CONCILIATION PROCEEDINGS [1800 – 1852]
- DIVISION 6. NULLITY, DISSOLUTION, AND LEGAL SEPARATION [2000 – 2452]
- DIVISION 7. DIVISION OF PROPERTY [2500 – 2660]
- DIVISION 8. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN [3000 – 3465]
- DIVISION 9. SUPPORT [3500 – 5700.905]
- DIVISION 10. PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE [6200 – 6460]
- DIVISION 11. MINORS [6500 – 7143]
- DIVISION 12. PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP [7500 – 7962]
- DIVISION 13. ADOPTION [8500 – 9340]
- DIVISION 14. FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR ACT [10000 – 10015]
- DIVISION 17. SUPPORT SERVICES [17000 – 17804]
- DIVISION 20. PILOT PROJECTS [20000 – 20043]
Financial Code - FIN
Covers laws related to financial and economic issues in California.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS [99 – 819]
- DIVISION 1.1. BANKING [1000 – 1910]
- DIVISION 1.2. MONEY TRANSMISSION ACT [2000 – 2176]
- DIVISION 1.25. Digital Financial Assets Businesses [3101 – 3907]
- DIVISION 1.3. THE SETTING OF FEES IN CONSUMER CREDIT AGREEMENTS AND RELATED CONSUMER PROTECTIONS [4000 – 4002]
- DIVISION 1.4. CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL INFORMATION PRIVACY ACT [4050 – 4060]
- DIVISION 1.5. FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS [4100]
- DIVISION 1.6. DEPOSITORY CORPORATIONS—SALE, MERGER, AND CONVERSION [4800 – 4966]
- DIVISION 1.7. COVERED LOANS [4970 – 4979.8]
- DIVISION 1.8. SECURITIES SALES [4981 – 4983]
- DIVISION 1.9. PERSONS CONNECTED WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS [4990 – 4991]
- DIVISION 1.10. HIGHER-PRICED MORTGAGE LOANS [4995 – 4995.6]
- DIVISION 2. SAVINGS ASSOCIATION LAW [5000 – 10009]
- DIVISION 3. CHECK SELLERS, BILL PAYERS, AND PRORATERS [12000 – 12404]
- DIVISION 4. AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINES: USER SAFETY [13000 – 13070]
- DIVISION 4.5. AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE SURCHARGE DISCLOSURE [13080 – 13083]
- DIVISION 5. CREDIT UNIONS [14000 – 16906]
- DIVISION 6. ESCROW AGENTS [17000 – 17703]
- DIVISION 7. INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMPANIES [18000 – 18707]
- DIVISION 8. PAWNBROKERS [21000 – 21307]
- DIVISION 9. CALIFORNIA FINANCING LAW [22000 – 22780.1]
- DIVISION 9.5. Commercial Financing Disclosures [22800 – 22806]
- DIVISION 10. CALIFORNIA DEFERRED DEPOSIT TRANSACTION LAW [23000 – 23106]
- [DIVISION 10. CONSUMER FINANCE LENDERS]
- DIVISION 10.5. Financial Empowerment Fund [24000 – 24002]
- DIVISION 11.5. NATIONAL HOUSING ACT LOANS [27000 – 27050]
- DIVISION 12. COLLEGE LOANS [28000 – 28001]
- DIVISION 12.5. Student Loan Servicing Act [28100 – 28182]
- DIVISION 13. PREMIUM FINANCING [29000 – 29003]
- DIVISION 14. SECURITIES DEPOSITORIES [30000 – 30704]
- DIVISION 15. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS [31000 – 31952]
- DIVISION 15.5. STATE ASSISTANCE FUND FOR ENTERPRISE, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION [32000 – 32823]
- DIVISION 19. RELEASE OF DEMAND DEPOSIT FUNDS [40500 – 40501]
- DIVISION 20. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LENDING ACT [50000 – 50706]
- DIVISION 20.5. EXCHANGE FACILITATORS [51000 – 51013]
- DIVISION 22. CALIFORNIA FINANCIAL LITERACY FUND [70000 – 70004]
- DIVISION 23. BANK ON CALIFORNIA PROGRAM [80000 – 80001]
- DIVISION 24. California Consumer Financial Protection Law [90000 – 90019]
- DIVISION 25. Debt Collection Licensing Act [100000 – 100025]
- DIVISION 26. Firearms Merchant Category Code [110000 – 110002]
Fish and Game Code - FGC
Covers laws related to wildlife conservation, hunting, and fishing in California.
Sections include:
- General Provisions and Definitions
- DIVISION 0.5. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 – 99.5]
- DIVISION 1. FISH AND GAME COMMISSION [101 – 500]
- DIVISION 2. DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE [700 – 1958]
- DIVISION 3. FISH AND GAME GENERALLY [2000 – 2954]
- DIVISION 4. BIRDS AND MAMMALS [3000 – 4903]
- DIVISION 5. PROTECTED REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS [5000 – 5062]
- DIVISION 6. FISH [5500 – 9101]
- DIVISION 6.5. STURGEON EGG PROCESSORS [10000 – 10005]
- DIVISION 7. REFUGES [10500 – 10932]
- DIVISION 8. DISTRICTS [11000 – 11039]
- DIVISION 9. FINES AND PENALTIES [12000 – 12300]
- DIVISION 10. REVENUE [13000 – 13205]
- DIVISION 10.5. EXPENDITURES [13220 – 13231]
- DIVISION 11. PACIFIC MARINE FISHERIES COMPACT [14000 – 14105]
- DIVISION 12. AQUACULTURE [15000 – 15703]
- DIVISION 13. STATE-TRIBAL AGREEMENTS GOVERNING INDIAN FISHING [16000 – 16011]
- DIVISION 13.5. STATE-TRIBAL AGREEMENTS GOVERNING INDIAN FISHING ON THE KLAMATH RIVER [16500 – 16541]
Food and Agricultural Code - FAC
Regulates agricultural practices, food safety, and related industries in the state.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
- DIVISION 1. STATE ADMINISTRATION [101 – 1501]
- DIVISION 2. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION [2001 – 2350]
- DIVISION 3. EXPOSITIONS AND FAIRS [3001 – 4703]
- DIVISION 4. PLANT QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL [5001 – 8808]
- DIVISION 5. ANIMAL AND POULTRY QUARANTINE AND PEST CONTROL [9101 – 11305]
- DIVISION 6. PEST CONTROL OPERATIONS [11401 – 12408]
- DIVISION 7. AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, LIVESTOCK REMEDIES, AND COMMERCIAL FEEDS [12500 – 15340]
- DIVISION 8. VESSEL AND AIRCRAFT GARBAGE [16001 – 16154]
- DIVISION 9. ANIMALS GENERALLY [16301 – 19700]
- DIVISION 10. CATTLE PROTECTION [20001 – 22086]
- DIVISION 11. HORSES, MULES, BURROS, SHEEP, AND SWINE [23001 – 24134]
- DIVISION 12. POULTRY, RABBITS, EGGS, AND EGG PRODUCTS [24501 – 27690]
- DIVISION 13. BEE MANAGEMENT AND HONEY PRODUCTION [29000 – 29812]
- DIVISION 14. REGULATION AND LICENSING OF DOGS [30501 – 31683]
- DIVISION 14.5. REGULATION OF CATS [31751 – 31765]
- DIVISION 14.8. ANIMALS [32000 – 32102]
- DIVISION 15. MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS ACT OF 1947 [32501 – 39912]
- DIVISION 16. CERTIFICATION, PROCESSING AND CANNING, AND CANNED FOODS [40501 – 41867]
- DIVISION 17. FRUIT, NUT, AND VEGETABLE STANDARDS [42501 – 49021]
- DIVISION 18. FIELD CROPS, SEEDS, SEED POTATOES, ONE-VARIETY COTTON DISTRICTS, AND NURSERY STOCK GRADES AND STANDARDS [52001 – 53564]
- DIVISION 20. PROCESSORS, STORERS, DEALERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS [54001 – 57700]
- DIVISION 21. MARKETING [58001 – 63129]
- DIVISION 22. MARKETING ADVISORY AND PROMOTIONAL AGENCY LAWS [63901 – 79902]
- DIVISION 23. CALIFORNIA DESERT NATIVE PLANTS [80001 – 80201]
- DIVISION 24. INDUSTRIAL HEMP [81000 – 81015]
- DIVISION 25. Food Labeling [82000 – 82001]
Government Code - GOV
Governs the organization and function of California’s state and local governments.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- TITLE 1. GENERAL [100 – 7931.000]
- TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000 – 22980]
- TITLE 3. GOVERNMENT OF COUNTIES [23000 – 33205]
- TITLE 4. GOVERNMENT OF CITIES [34000 – 45345]
- TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001 – 57607]
- TITLE 6. DISTRICTS [58000 – 62312]
- TITLE 6.7. INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE [63000 – 64132]
- TITLE 6.8. San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance [64500 – 64652]
- TITLE 6.9. Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency [64700 – 64832]
- TITLE 7. PLANNING AND LAND USE [65000 – 66499.58]
- TITLE 7.1. METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION [66500 – 66536.2]
- TITLE 7.10. SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA WATER EMERGENCY TRANSPORTATION RESPONSE AND DISASTER RECOVERY ACT [66540 – 66540.69]
- TITLE 7.2. SAN FRANCISCO BAY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION [66600 – 66694]
- TITLE 7.25. SAN FRANCISCO BAY RESTORATION AUTHORITY ACT [66700 – 66706]
- TITLE 7.3. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, RESOURCE RECOVERY, AND RECYCLING [66799 – 66799.4]
- TITLE 7.4. TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING COMPACT [66800 – 66802]
- TITLE 7.41. TAHOE CONSERVANCY AGENCY COMPACT [66900 – 66901]
- TITLE 7.42. CALIFORNIA TAHOE CONSERVANCY [66905 – 66908.3]
- TITLE 7.43. LAKE TAHOE ACQUISITIONS BOND ACT [66950 – 66966]
- TITLE 7.5. CALIFORNIA TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY [67000 – 67132]
- TITLE 7.6. WESTERN INTERSTATE NUCLEAR COMPACT [67400 – 67401]
- TITLE 7.75. CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, CHANNEL ISLANDS SITE AUTHORITY ACT [67470 – 67480]
- TITLE 7.8. SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL AUTHORITY [67500 – 67640]
- TITLE 7.86. THE MILITARY BASE REUSE AUTHORITY ACT [67800 – 67870]
- TITLE 7.87. PLACER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY [67910 – 67912]
- TITLE 7.88. NEVADA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY [67920]
- TITLE 7.89. TRANSPORTATION AGENCY OF MONTEREY COUNTY [67930 – 67931]
- TITLE 7.94. SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION [67940 – 67941]
- TITLE 7.95. EL DORADO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AGENCY [67950 – 67951]
- TITLE 7.96. NORTH LAKE TAHOE TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY [67960 – 67980]
- TITLE 7.97. RECYCLING, RESOURCE RECOVERY, AND LITTER PREVENTION [68055 – 68055.9]
- TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070 – 77655]
- TITLE 8.5. LOCAL PENALTIES
- TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000 – 91014]
- TITLE 10. CALIFORNIA INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING ACT [91500 – 91562]
- TITLE 11. CALIFORNIA PASSENGER RAIL FINANCING COMMISSION ACT [92000 – 92354]
- TITLE 12. GREAT REDWOOD TRAIL AGENCY ACT [93000 – 93030]
- TITLE 12.3. SISKIYOU RAILROAD AUTHORITY [93100 – 93110]
- TITLE 12.5. CENTRAL CALIFORNIA RAILROAD AUTHORITY [93300 – 93319]
- TITLE 13. CALIFORNIA SAVINGS AND ASSET PROJECT [95500 – 95508]
- TITLE 14. CALIFORNIA EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES ACT [95000 – 95029.5]
- TITLE 14. CALIFORNIA EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES ACT [95000 – 95004]
- TITLE 15. OFFICE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION [96100 – 96114]
- TITLE 16. STATE–TRIBAL AGREEMENTS GOVERNING INDIAN GAMING [98000 – 98012]
- TITLE 17. CALIFORNIA FISCAL RECOVERY FINANCING ACT [99000 – 99047]
- TITLE 18. THE ECONOMIC RECOVERY BOND ACT [99050 – 99077]
- TITLE 19. The Every Kid Counts (EKC) Act [99100 – 99109]
- TITLE 20. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS [99500 – 99524]
- TITLE 21. THE CALSAVERS RETIREMENT SAVINGS TRUST ACT [100000 – 100050]
- TITLE 21.1. CALACCOUNT BLUE RIBBON COMMISSION [100100 – 100108]
- TITLE 22. CALIFORNIA HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE [100500 – 100523]
- TITLE 24. Minimum Essential Coverage Individual Mandate [100700 – 100725]
- TITLE 25. Individual Market Assistance [100800 – 100825]
Harbors and Navigation Code - HNC
Provides laws related to California’s waterways, ports, and shipping.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. DEPARTMENT OF BOATING AND WATERWAYS AND THE BOATING AND WATERWAYS COMMISSION [30 – 88]
- DIVISION 1.5. NAVIGABLE WATERS [90 – 153]
- DIVISION 2. NAVIGATION [240 – 310]
- DIVISION 3. VESSELS [399 – 786]
- DIVISION 4. MASTERS, CREWS AND CARGOES [790 – 876]
- DIVISION 5. PILOTS FOR MONTEREY BAY AND THE BAYS OF SAN FRANCISCO, SAN PABLO, AND SUISUN [1100 – 1281]
- DIVISION 6. HARBORS AND PORTS [1690 – 3980]
- DIVISION 7. COUNTY PROVISIONS [4000 – 4160]
- DIVISION 8. HARBOR AND PORT DISTRICTS [5800 – 7340]
Health and Safety Code - HSC
Covers public health regulations, environmental health, and safety standards.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH [135 – 1179.102]
- DIVISION 1.5. USE OF SECLUSION AND BEHAVIORAL RESTRAINTS IN FACILITIES [1180 – 1180.6]
- DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS [1200 – 1796.70]
- DIVISION 2.5. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES [1797 – 1863]
- DIVISION 2.8. Office of Response and Resilience [1890 – 1894]
- DIVISION 3. PEST ABATEMENT [2000 – 2910]
- DIVISION 5. SANITATION [4600 – 6127]
- DIVISION 6. SANITARY DISTRICTS [6400 – 6982]
- DIVISION 7. DEAD BODIES [7000 – 8030]
- DIVISION 8. CEMETERIES [8100 – 9703]
- DIVISION 10. UNIFORM CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT [11000 – 11651]
- DIVISION 10.2. DRUG DEALER LIABILITY ACT [11700 – 11717]
- DIVISION 10.5. ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROGRAMS [11750 – 11975]
- DIVISION 10.6. DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE MASTER PLANS [11998 – 11998.4]
- DIVISION 10.7. ILLEGAL USE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL [11999 – 11999.3]
- DIVISION 10.8. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FUNDING [11999.4 – 11999.13]
- DIVISION 10.9. SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING AND TREATMENT ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM [11999.20 – 11999.25]
- DIVISION 11. EXPLOSIVES [12000 – 12761]
- DIVISION 12. FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION [13000 – 14959]
- DIVISION 12.5. BUILDINGS USED BY THE PUBLIC [16000 – 16604]
- DIVISION 13. HOUSING [17000 – 19997]
- DIVISION 14. POLICE PROTECTION [20000 – 20115]
- DIVISION 20. MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS [24000 – 26275]
- DIVISION 23. HOSPITAL DISTRICTS [32000 – 32499.95]
- DIVISION 23.5. ENDOWMENT HOSPITALS [32500 – 32508]
- DIVISION 24. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING [33000 – 37964]
- DIVISION 25. HEALTH AND WELFARE AGENCY—DIRECT SERVICE CONTRACTS REFORM ACT [38000 – 38041]
- DIVISION 25.1. HEALTH AND WELFARE AGENCY—ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS PROCESS FOR NONPROFIT HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES [38050 – 38065]
- DIVISION 25.2. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT ACT [38070 – 38081.1]
- DIVISION 25.5. CALIFORNIA GLOBAL WARMING SOLUTIONS ACT OF 2006 [38500 – 38599.11]
- DIVISION 26. AIR RESOURCES [39000 – 44475.3]
- DIVISION 27. CALIFORNIA POLLUTION CONTROL FINANCING AUTHORITY ACT [44500 – 44563]
- DIVISION 28. NOISE CONTROL ACT [46000 – 46080]
- DIVISION 31. HOUSING AND HOME FINANCE [50000 – 54913]
- DIVISION 32. SEISMIC SAFETY BUILDING REHABILITATION LOANS [55000 – 55117]
- DIVISION 37. REGULATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION [57000 – 57020]
- DIVISION 37.5. REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE PROJECTS [57050 – 57053.9]
- [DIVISION 38. ]
- [DIVISION 39. ]
- DIVISION 45. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE RESPONSE [78000 – 81050]
- DIVISION 101. ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH [100100 – 101997]
- DIVISION 102. VITAL RECORDS AND HEALTH STATISTICS [102100 – 103925]
- DIVISION 103. DISEASE PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION [104100 – 106036]
- DIVISION 104. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH [106500 – 119406]
- DIVISION 105. COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL [120100 – 122476]
- DIVISION 106. PERSONAL HEALTH CARE (INCLUDING MATERNAL, CHILD, AND ADOLESCENT) [123100 – 125850]
- DIVISION 107. HEALTH CARE ACCESS AND INFORMATION [127000 – 130079]
- DIVISION 108. CALIFORNIA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PROGRAM [130100 – 130158]
- DIVISION 109. Center for Data Insights and Innovation [130200 – 130211]
- DIVISION 109.7. California Health and Human Services Data Exchange Framework [130290]
- DIVISION 110. California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine [130300 – 130304]
- DIVISION 111. GOLDEN BEAR STATE PHARMACY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM [130400 – 130410]
- DIVISION 112. CALIFORNIA DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM [130500 – 130544]
- DIVISION 112. PUBLIC HEALTH [131000 – 131380]
- DIVISION 113. THE ADULT HEALTH COVERAGE EXPANSION PROGRAM [131500 – 131550]
- DIVISION 114. Prescription Drug Discount Prohibition [132000 – 132008]
- DIVISION 114.01. Preserving Access to Affordable Drugs [134000 – 134002]
- DIVISION 116. SURPLUS MEDICATION COLLECTION AND DISTRIBUTION [150200 – 150208]
- DIVISION 117. Cancer Medication Recycling Act [150400 – 150404]
- DIVISION 118. ONE HEALTH PROGRAM [150500]
- DIVISION 119. Transgender Wellness and Equity [150900]
- DIVISION 119.1. Transgender, Gender Variant, and Intersex Wellness Reentry [150925]
- DIVISION 119.5. Transgender, Gender Diverse, or Intersex Health Care Quality Standards [150950]
- DIVISION 120. SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY ACT [151000 – 151003]
Insurance Code - INS
Regulates the insurance industry, including policy requirements, company operations, and consumer protections.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. GENERAL RULES GOVERNING INSURANCE [100 – 1879.8]
- DIVISION 2. CLASSES OF INSURANCE [1880 – 12880.6]
- DIVISION 3. THE INSURANCE COMMISSIONER [12900 – 13813]
- DIVISION 4. AFFORDABLE HOUSING ENTITIES RISK RETENTION POOL [13900 – 13907]
- DIVISION 5. INSURANCE ADJUSTERS [14000 – 16032]
Labor Code - LAB
Governs labor relations, workplace standards, and employee rights in California.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS [50 – 182]
- DIVISION 2. EMPLOYMENT REGULATION AND SUPERVISION [200 – 2699.8]
- DIVISION 3. EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS [2700 – 3122.4]
- DIVISION 4. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE [3200 – 6002]
- DIVISION 4.5. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE: STATE EMPLOYEES NOT OTHERWISE COVERED [6100 – 6149]
- DIVISION 4.7. RETRAINING AND REHABILITATION [6200 – 6208]
- DIVISION 5. SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT [6300 – 9254]
- DIVISION 6. The Promote Ownership by Workers for Economic Recovery Act [10000 – 10010]
Military and Veterans Code - MVC
Provides laws related to military affairs and veterans’ benefits in California.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS [50 – 90.2]
- DIVISION 2. THE MILITARY FORCES OF THE STATE [100 – 567]
- DIVISION 3. EMBLEMS AND DECORATIONS [611 – 649]
- DIVISION 4. VETERANS’ AID AND WELFARE [690 – 1008.5]
- DIVISION 5. VETERANS’ INSTITUTIONS [1010 – 1121]
- DIVISION 6. VETERANS BUILDINGS, MEMORIALS, AND CEMETERIES [1170 – 1480]
- DIVISION 7. NATIONAL DEFENSE [1630 – 1693]
- DIVISION 8. VETERANS’ WELFARE [1800 – 1840]
Penal Code - PEN
Governs criminal law, including offenses, defenses, and the criminal justice system.
Sections include:
- TITLE OF THE ACT
- THE PENAL CODE OF CALIFORNIA
- PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
- PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25 – 680.4]
- PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681 – 1620]
- PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000 – 10008]
- PART 4. PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS [11006 – 14315]
- PART 5. PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL [15001 – 15003]
- PART 6. CONTROL OF DEADLY WEAPONS [16000 – 34400]
Probate Code - PROB
Regulates estates, wills, trusts, and guardianships in California.
Sections include:
- PROBATE CODE
- DIVISION 1. PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS [1 – 88]
- DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [100 – 890]
- DIVISION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS OF A PROCEDURAL NATURE [1000 – 1312]
- DIVISION 4. GUARDIANSHIP, CONSERVATORSHIP, AND OTHER PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS [1400 – 3925]
- DIVISION 4.5. POWERS OF ATTORNEY [4000 – 4545]
- DIVISION 4.7. HEALTH CARE DECISIONS [4600 – 4806]
- DIVISION 5. NONPROBATE TRANSFERS [5000 – 5705]
- DIVISION 6. WILLS AND INTESTATE SUCCESSION [6100 – 6806]
- DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000 – 12591]
- DIVISION 8. DISPOSITION OF ESTATE WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION [13000 – 13660]
- DIVISION 9. TRUST LAW [15000 – 19530]
- DIVISION 10. PRORATION OF TAXES [20100 – 20225]
- DIVISION 11. CONSTRUCTION OF WILLS, TRUSTS, AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS [21101 – 21700]
Public Contract Code - PCC
Governs public contracting, including bidding processes and contract management.
Sections include:
Public Resources Code - PRC
Covers laws related to the conservation and management of California’s natural resources.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION [500 – 830]
- DIVISION 1.5. Equitable Outdoor Access Act [1000 – 1003]
- DIVISION 2. GEOLOGY, MINES AND MINING [2001 – 2815]
- DIVISION 3. OIL AND GAS [3000 – 3865]
- DIVISION 3.5. MINES AND MINING [3900 – 3985]
- DIVISION 4. FORESTS, FORESTRY AND RANGE AND FORAGE LANDS [4001 – 4958]
- DIVISION 5. PARKS AND MONUMENTS [5001 – 5877]
- DIVISION 5.8. CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE, COASTAL, AND PARK LAND CONSERVATION ACT [5900 – 5938]
- DIVISION 6. PUBLIC LANDS [6001 – 8561]
- DIVISION 7. KAPILOFF LAND BANK ACT [8600 – 8633]
- DIVISION 7.5. ARROYO SECO PARKLANDS [8650 – 8655]
- DIVISION 7.7. School Lands [8700 – 8723]
- DIVISION 7.8. OIL SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE [8750 – 8760]
- DIVISION 8. SURVEYING AND MAPPING [8801 – 8902]
- DIVISION 9. RESOURCE CONSERVATION [9001 – 9972]
- DIVISION 10. STREAMFLOW PROTECTION STANDARDS [10000 – 10005]
- DIVISION 10.2. CALIFORNIA FARMLAND CONSERVANCY PROGRAM ACT [10200 – 10264]
- DIVISION 10.3. AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM [10280 – 10283]
- DIVISION 10.4. RANGELAND, GRAZING LAND, AND GRASSLAND PROTECTION ACT [10330 – 10344]
- DIVISION 10.5. CALIFORNIA FOREST LEGACY PROGRAM ACT OF 2007 [12200 – 12276]
- DIVISION 11. RESORT IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS [13000 – 13233]
- DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA CONSERVATION CORPS [14000 – 14424]
- DIVISION 12.1. CALIFORNIA BEVERAGE CONTAINER RECYCLING AND LITTER REDUCTION ACT [14500 – 14599]
- DIVISION 12.2. PRODUCTS CONTAINING TOXIC METALS [15000 – 15029]
- DIVISION 12.3. RECYCLED CONCRETE [16000 – 16004]
- DIVISION 12.4. GREASE TRAP AND GREASE INTERCEPTOR WASTE [16050 – 16053]
- DIVISION 12.5. Community Conservation Corps [17000 – 17003]
- DIVISION 12.7. PLASTIC WASTE [18000 – 18017]
- DIVISION 12.9. FIBERGLASS RECYCLED CONTENT ACT OF 1991 [19500 – 19535]
- DIVISION 13. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY [21000 – 21189.91]
- DIVISION 13.5. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM [21190 – 21194]
- DIVISION 14. THE VENTURA-LOS ANGELES MOUNTAIN AND COASTAL STUDY COMMISSION [22000 – 22080]
- DIVISION 14.5. Blue Ribbon Committee for the Rehabilitation of Clear Lake [22085 – 22092]
- DIVISION 15. ENERGY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT [25000 – 25996.1]
- DIVISION 16. CALIFORNIA ALTERNATIVE ENERGY AND ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION FINANCING AUTHORITY ACT [26000 – 26082]
- DIVISION 16.3. CLEAN ENERGY JOB CREATION [26200 – 26240]
- DIVISION 16.5. ENERGY AND RESOURCES FUND [26400 – 26406]
- DIVISION 17. GEOLOGIC HAZARD ABATEMENT DISTRICTS [26500 – 26654]
- DIVISION 18. MORRO BAY MANAGEMENT PLAN [28000 – 28007]
- DIVISION 19. SUISUN MARSH PRESERVATION [29000 – 29612]
- DIVISION 19.5. DELTA PROTECTION ACT OF 1992 [29700 – 29780]
- DIVISION 20. CALIFORNIA COASTAL ACT [30000 – 30900]
- DIVISION 20.4. WATERSHED, CLEAN BEACHES, AND WATER QUALITY ACT [30901 – 30950]
- DIVISION 20.5. OCEAN USE PLANNING [30960]
- DIVISION 20.6.5. California Sea Level Rise Mitigation and Adaptation Act of 2021 [30970 – 30973]
- DIVISION 20.6.9. SEA LEVEL RISE PLANNING AND ADAPTATION [30985 – 30985.8]
- DIVISION 20.7. SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION [30988 – 30988.3]
- DIVISION 21. STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY [31000 – 31414]
- DIVISION 22. CALIFORNIA URBAN WATERFRONT AREA RESTORATION FINANCING AUTHORITY ACT [32000 – 32208]
- DIVISION 22.3. SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA CONSERVANCY [32300 – 32381]
- DIVISION 22.5. SAN JOAQUIN RIVER CONSERVANCY [32500 – 32538]
- DIVISION 22.7. BALDWIN HILLS AND URBAN WATERSHEDS CONSERVANCY ACT [32550 – 32579]
- DIVISION 22.8. SAN GABRIEL AND LOWER LOS ANGELES RIVERS AND MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY [32600 – 32622]
- DIVISION 22.9. SAN DIEGO RIVER CONSERVANCY [32630 – 32659.9]
- DIVISION 23. SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY [33000 – 33220]
- DIVISION 23.3. SIERRA NEVADA CONSERVANCY [33300 – 33356]
- DIVISION 23.5. COACHELLA VALLEY MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY [33500 – 33806]
- DIVISION 23.7. PRESERVATION OF FUTURE TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS [33910 – 33917]
- DIVISION 24. RENEWABLE RESOURCES INVESTMENT PROGRAM [34000 – 34002]
- DIVISION 25. COASTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE [35000 – 35034]
- DIVISION 26. SANTA CLARA VALLEY OPEN-SPACE AUTHORITY [35100 – 35186]
- DIVISION 26.5. CALIFORNIA OCEAN PROTECTION ACT [35500 – 35651]
- DIVISION 27. OCEAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT [36000 – 36995]
- DIVISION 28. NATURAL HERITAGE PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT ACT OF 2000 [37000 – 37042]
- DIVISION 30. WASTE MANAGEMENT [40000 – 49654]
- DIVISION 31. WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES [50000 – 50002]
- DIVISION 33. GLASS CONTAMINATION [70000 – 70031]
- DIVISION 34. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION [71000 – 71465]
- DIVISION 36. MARINE INVASIVE SPECIES ACT [71200 – 71271]
- DIVISION 37. CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT FOR MARINE PRESERVATION [71500 – 71562]
- DIVISION 38. CALIFORNIA CLEAN COAST ACT [72400 – 72442]
- DIVISION 43. THE SAFE DRINKING WATER, WATER QUALITY AND SUPPLY, FLOOD CONTROL, RIVER AND COASTAL PROTECTION BOND ACT OF 2006 [75001 – 75130]
- DIVISION 44. Transit, Affordable Housing, and Sustainable Communities Program [75200 – 75260]
- DIVISION 45. Fluorinated Refrigerants [76000 – 76008]
- DIVISION 46. California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018 [80000 – 80173]
- DIVISION 47. Fuel Reduction Work Contracts [80200 – 80204]
Public Utilities Code - PUC
Regulates public utilities, including electricity, water, and telecommunications.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. REGULATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES [201 – 3297]
- DIVISION 1.5. CALIFORNIA CONSUMER POWER AND CONSERVATION FINANCING AUTHORITY ACT [3300 – 3384]
- DIVISION 1.7. Golden State Energy Act [3400 – 3558]
- DIVISION 2. REGULATION OF RELATED BUSINESSES BY THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION [3901 – 5513]
- DIVISION 2.5. THE DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND VIDEO COMPETITION ACT OF 2006 [5800 – 5970]
- DIVISION 3. PUBLIC UTILITY FRANCHISES BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS [6001 – 6467]
- DIVISION 3.5. UTILITY RELOCATION AGREEMENTS [7000 – 7005]
- DIVISION 4. LAWS RELATING TO UTILITY CORPORATIONS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES [7503 – 8286]
- DIVISION 4.1. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO PRIVATELY OWNED AND PUBLICLY OWNED PUBLIC UTILITIES [8301 – 8390]
- DIVISION 4.8. PUBLICLY OWNED UTILITIES [9500 – 9520]
- DIVISION 4.9. RESTRUCTURING OF PUBLICLY OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INDUSTRY [9600 – 9625]
- DIVISION 5. UTILITIES OWNED BY MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS [10001 – 10303]
- DIVISION 6. MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [11501 – 14403.5]
- DIVISION 7. PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT ACT [15501 – 18055]
- DIVISION 9. AVIATION [21001 – 24451]
- DIVISION 10. TRANSIT DISTRICTS [24501 – 107025]
- DIVISION 11. TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARDS [120000 – 120702]
- DIVISION 11.5. NORTH COUNTY TRANSIT DISTRICT [125000 – 125716]
- DIVISION 12. COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [130000 – 130828.1]
- DIVISION 12.5. COUNTY TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDING IN THE NINE-COUNTY SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA [131000 – 131304]
- DIVISION 12.7. COUNTY AND REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS [132000 – 132661]
- DIVISION 12.8. Imperial County Transportation Commission [132800 – 132824]
- DIVISION 13.1. SANTA CLARA COUNTY TRAFFIC AUTHORITY [140280]
- DIVISION 14. COACHELLA VALLEY INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY [141000 – 141050]
- DIVISION 15. FRESNO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY [142000 – 142277]
- DIVISION 15.5. TUOLUMNE COUNTY TRAFFIC AUTHORITY [150000 – 150214]
- DIVISION 16. PENINSULA RAIL TRANSIT DISTRICT [160000 – 160006]
- DIVISION 16.5. STATE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR PRESERVATION [161000 – 161031]
- DIVISION 17. SAN DIEGO COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY [170000 – 170084]
- DIVISION 19. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITIES [180000 – 180264]
- DIVISION 19.1. SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL CLIMATE PROTECTION AUTHORITY [181000 – 181015]
- DIVISION 19.5. CALIFORNIA HIGH-SPEED RAIL SERVICE [185000 – 185511]
- DIVISION 19.7. High-Speed Rail Authority Office of the Inspector General [187000 – 187038]
- DIVISION 25. RIVERSIDE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION [240000 – 240323]
Revenue and Taxation Code - RTC
Governs state taxation, including income, sales, and property taxes.
Sections include:
Streets and Highways Code - SHC
Covers the construction, maintenance, and regulation of California’s streets and highways.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. STATE HIGHWAYS [50 – 897]
- DIVISION 2. COUNTY HIGHWAYS [900 – 1757]
- DIVISION 2.5. CITY STREETS [1800 – 1967.11]
- DIVISION 2.7. COURTESY SIGNS [1970 – 1978]
- DIVISION 3. APPORTIONMENT AND EXPENDITURE OF HIGHWAY FUNDS [2004.5 – 2704.79]
- DIVISION 4. THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT INVESTIGATION, LIMITATION AND MAJORITY PROTEST ACT OF 1931 [2800 – 3012]
- DIVISION 4.5. NOTICE OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT, SPECIAL TAX, AND FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS [3100 – 3124]
- DIVISION 7. THE IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1911 [5000 – 6794]
- DIVISION 9. CHANGE OF GRADE AND VACATION [8000 – 8363]
- DIVISION 10. THE IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT OF 1915 [8500 – 8887]
- DIVISION 11. REFUNDING OF BONDS ISSUED UNDER THE “IMPROVEMENT BOND ACT OF 1915” [9000 – 9481]
- DIVISION 11.5. REFUNDING ACT OF 1984 FOR 1915 IMPROVEMENT ACT BONDS [9500 – 9707]
- DIVISION 12. THE MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1913 [10000 – 10706]
- DIVISION 13. PEDESTRIAN MALLS [11000 – 11806]
- DIVISION 14. STREET LIGHTING [18000 – 19402]
- DIVISION 15. TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING [22000 – 22679]
- DIVISION 16. HIGHWAY DISTRICTS [25000 – 27566]
- DIVISION 17. TOLL FACILITIES AND RELATED MATTERS [30000 – 31490]
- DIVISION 18. PARKING [31500 – 36745]
Unemployment Insurance Code - UIC
Regulates unemployment benefits and related labor market services.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. UNEMPLOYMENT AND DISABILITY COMPENSATION [100 – 4751]
- DIVISION 1.5. AUTOMATION OF THE EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT [4900 – 4903]
- DIVISION 3. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAMS [9000 – 11024]
- DIVISION 6. WITHHOLDING TAX ON WAGES [13000 – 13101]
- DIVISION 7. CALIFORNIA WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT [14000 – 14531]
- DIVISION 8. California Green Collar Jobs Act of 2008 [15000 – 15003]
- DIVISION 9. CALWORKS PROGRAM: JOB CREATION [17000 – 17002]
- DIVISION 10. EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES [18000 – 18012]
Vehicle Code - VEH
Governs the operation of vehicles and the regulation of traffic within California.
Sections include:
- General Provisions
- DIVISION 1. WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED [100 – 681]
- DIVISION 2. ADMINISTRATION [1500 – 3093]
- DIVISION 3. REGISTRATION OF VEHICLES AND CERTIFICATES OF TITLE [4000 – 9808]
- DIVISION 3.5. REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF VESSELS [9840 – 9928]
- DIVISION 3.6. VEHICLE SALES [9950 – 9993]
- DIVISION 4. SPECIAL ANTITHEFT LAWS [10500 – 10904]
- DIVISION 5. OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING AND BUSINESS REGULATIONS [11100 – 12217]
- DIVISION 6. DRIVERS’ LICENSES [12500 – 15326]
- DIVISION 6.5. MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSACTIONS WITH MINORS [15500 – 15501]
- DIVISION 6.7. UNATTENDED CHILD IN MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT [15600 – 15632]
- DIVISION 7. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAWS [16000 – 16560]
- DIVISION 9. CIVIL LIABILITY [17000 – 17714]
- DIVISION 10. ACCIDENTS AND ACCIDENT REPORTS [20000 – 20018]
- DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD [21000 – 23336]
- DIVISION 11.5. SENTENCING FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE [23500 – 23675]
- DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000 – 28160]
- DIVISION 12.5. Zero-Emission Vehicles [28500]
- DIVISION 13. TOWING AND LOADING EQUIPMENT [29000 – 31560]
- DIVISION 14. TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES [31600 – 31620]
- DIVISION 14.1. TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL [32000 – 32053]
- DIVISION 14.3. TRANSPORTATION OF INHALATION HAZARDS [32100 – 32109]
- DIVISION 14.5. TRANSPORTATION OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS [33000 – 33002]
- DIVISION 14.7. FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS [34000 – 34100]
- DIVISION 14.8. SAFETY REGULATIONS [34500 – 34520.5]
- DIVISION 14.85. MOTOR CARRIERS OF PROPERTY PERMIT ACT [34600 – 34672]
- DIVISION 14.86. Private Carriers of Passengers Registration Act [34680 – 34693]
- DIVISION 14.9. MOTOR VEHICLE DAMAGE CONTROL [34700 – 34725]
- DIVISION 15. SIZE, WEIGHT, AND LOAD [35000 – 35796]
- DIVISION 16. IMPLEMENTS OF HUSBANDRY [36000 – 36800]
- DIVISION 16.5. OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES [38000 – 38604]
- DIVISION 16.6. Autonomous Vehicles [38750 – 38755]
- DIVISION 16.7. REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF BICYCLES [39000 – 39011]
- DIVISION 17. OFFENSES AND PROSECUTION [40000.1 – 41610]
- DIVISION 18. PENALTIES AND DISPOSITION OF FEES, FINES, AND FORFEITURES [42000 – 42277]
Water Code - WAT
Regulates water rights, usage, and management across the state.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. GENERAL STATE POWERS OVER WATER [100 – 550]
- DIVISION 2. WATER [1000 – 5976]
- DIVISION 3. DAMS AND RESERVOIRS [6000 – 6700]
- DIVISION 4. WELLS, PUMPING PLANTS, CONDUITS AND STREAMS [7000 – 7075]
- DIVISION 5. FLOOD CONTROL [8000 – 9651]
- DIVISION 6. CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT, AND UTILIZATION OF STATE WATER RESOURCES [10000 – 12999]
- DIVISION 7. WATER QUALITY [13000 – 16104]
- DIVISION 10. FINANCIAL SUPERVISION OF DISTRICTS [20200 – 20220]
- DIVISION 11. IRRIGATION DISTRICTS [20500 – 29978]
- DIVISION 12. COUNTY WATER DISTRICTS [30000 – 33901]
- DIVISION 13. CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICTS [34000 – 38501]
- DIVISION 14. CALIFORNIA WATER STORAGE DISTRICT LAW [39000 – 48401]
- DIVISION 15. RECLAMATION DISTRICTS [50000 – 53901]
- DIVISION 16. COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICTS [55000 – 55991]
- DIVISION 17. DRAINAGE [56000 – 56130]
- DIVISION 18. WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICTS [60000 – 60622]
- DIVISION 19. LEVEE DISTRICTS [70000 – 70272]
- DIVISION 20. MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICTS [71000 – 73001]
- DIVISION 20.5. WHOLESALE REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM SECURITY AND RELIABILITY ACT [73500 – 73514]
- DIVISION 21. WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS [74000 – 76501]
- DIVISION 24. SAFE, CLEAN, RELIABLE WATER SUPPLY ACT [78500 – 78702]
- DIVISION 26. SAFE DRINKING WATER, CLEAN WATER, WATERSHED PROTECTION, AND FLOOD PROTECTION ACT [79000 – 79222]
- DIVISION 26.5. WATER SECURITY, CLEAN DRINKING WATER, COASTAL AND BEACH PROTECTION ACT OF 2002 [79500 – 79591]
- DIVISION 26.7. Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014 [79700 – 79798]
- DIVISION 27. PURCHASE AND SALE OF ELECTRIC POWER [80000 – 80270]
- DIVISION 27.5. State Water Project Energy Procurement [80400]
- DIVISION 28. WILDFIRE PREVENTION AND RECOVERY ACT OF 2019 [80500 – 80550]
- DIVISION 29. Electricity Supply Strategic Reliability Reserve Program [80700 – 80730]
- DIVISION 29.5. ELIGIBLE ENERGY RESOURCE CENTRAL PROCUREMENT [80800 – 80850]
- DIVISION 30. CalConserve Water Use Efficiency Revolving Loan Program [81000 – 81046]
- DIVISION 31. BAY AREA WATER SUPPLY AND CONSERVATION AGENCY [81300 – 81461]
- DIVISION 31.7. SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM FINANCING AUTHORITY [81600 – 81674]
- DIVISION 33. INTEGRATED WATER SUPPLY AND FLOOD PROTECTION PLANNING, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION [83000 – 83002.7]
- DIVISION 35. SACRAMENTO-SAN JOAQUIN DELTA REFORM ACT OF 2009 [85000 – 85350]
Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
Governs public assistance programs, social services, and institutions in California.
Sections include:
- GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION OF WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS [148 – 153]
- DIVISION 2. CHILDREN [100 – 1500]
- DIVISION 2.5. YOUTHS [1700 – 2250]
- DIVISION 3. NARCOTIC ADDICTS [3200 – 3313]
- DIVISION 3.5. California Health and Human Services Agency Departments: Public Notice Requirements [3500]
- DIVISION 4. MENTAL HEALTH [4000 – 4390]
- DIVISION 4.1. DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES [4400 – 4499]
- DIVISION 4.5. SERVICES FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED [4500 – 4885]
- DIVISION 4.7. PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY AGENCY [4900 – 4906]
- DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES [5000 – 5987]
- DIVISION 6. ADMISSIONS AND JUDICIAL COMMITMENTS [6000 – 6825]
- DIVISION 7. MENTAL INSTITUTIONS [7100 – 7700]
- DIVISION 8. MISCELLANEOUS [8050 – 8266]
- DIVISION 8.5. MELLO-GRANLUND OLDER CALIFORNIANS ACT [9000 – 9850]
- DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000 – 18999.98]
- DIVISION 10. STATE DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION [19000 – 19806]
- DIVISION 11.5. Supported Decisionmaking [21000 – 21008]
- DIVISION 12. CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP FOR LONG-TERM CARE [22000 – 22010]
- DIVISION 24. STATE-ONLY FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM [24000 – 24027]
- DIVISION 25. HEALTH CARE COVERAGE [25000 – 25003]
- DIVISION 26. NATURALIZATION SERVICES PROGRAM
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