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Index to Selected Relevant Provisions Of Other California Codes

Business & Professions Code

Corporations Code

Government Code

California Family Code

California Civil Code


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Business & Professions Code

 

Sections

 
 
7.5.
Conviction of a Crime.
 
 
12.5.
Citations -- Violation of regulations.
 
 
14.1.
Man or Men as Person or Persons.
 
 
22.
"Board" Defined.
 
 
23.6.
"Appointing Power" Defined.
 
 
23.7.
"License" Defined.
 
 
29.5.
Family Support Orders.
 
 
30.
Social Security Numbers.
 
 
31.
Failure to Comply.
 

Division 1 - Department of Consumer Affairs

 

Sections

 
 
100.
The Department.
 
 
101.
Department Composition.
 
 
101.1.
Legislative Intent.
 
 
101.6.
Purpose.
 
 
103.
Board Members; Compensation.
 
 
105.5.
Board Member Tenure.
 
 
106.
Removal of Board Members.
 
 
106.5.
Removal of Board Members for Disclosure of Examination Questions.
 
 
107.
Appointment of Executive Officer.
 
 
107.5.
Board Seal.
 
 
108.
Functions of Boards.
 
 
108.5.
Witness Fees.
 
 
109.
Finality of Board Decisions.
 
 
110.
Department Possession and Control.
 
 
111.
Examination Commissioners.
 
 
112.
Directories of Licensees.
 
 
113.
Conferences.
 
 
118.
Withdrawal of Application or Surrender of License -- Continuation of Proceedings.
 
 
119.
Licensure Offenses.
 
 
120.
Surviving Spouse of Certified Public Accountant.
 
 
121.
Renewal of Licensure.
 
 
122.
Duplicate Certificates.
 
 
123.
Subversion of the Licensing Examination.
 
 
123.5.
Restraining Order.
 
 
124.
"Written Notice" Defined.
 
 
125.
Conspiracy With Unlicensed Person.
 
 
125.3.
Investigation and Enforcement Costs.
 
 
125.5.
Injunction, Restitution, and Reimbursement for Code Violations.
 
 
125.6.
Unprofessional Conduct -- Discrimination.
 
 
125.8.
Temporary Restraining Order Against Licensees.
 
 
125.9.
Citations.
 
 
127.
Reports to Director.
 
 
128.
Unlawful Sale of Goods or Services.
 
 
128.5.
Reduction of License Fees.
 
 
129.
Complaint Handling Requirements.
 
 
130.
Terms of Office.
 
 
131.
Limit on Terms.
 
 
132.
Permission Required -- Legal Actions Against Government Agencies.
 
 
134.
Prorated Initial License Fees.
 
 
135.
Repeated Examinations.
 
 
136.
Change of Address Notification.
 
 
137.
License Numbers -- Inclusion in Advertising.
 
 
138.
Client Notification Requirement.
 
 
139.
Examination Validation Report.
 
 
140.
Employee Wages -- Availability of Records.
 
 
143.
Compensation -- Unlicensed Persons.
 
 
144.
Fingerprint Requirement.
 
 

Sections

 
 
145.
Legislative Intent.
 
 
147.
Immunity From Civil Liability.
 
 
148.
Administrative Citations.
 
 
149.
Unlawful Advertising.
 
 

Sections

 
 
150.
Director of Consumer Affairs.
 
 
151.
Appointment.
 
 
152.
Administration of Department.
 
 
152.5.
Adjustment of License Renewal Dates.
 
 
152.6.
Authority to Adjust License Renewal Dates.
 
 
153.
Investigations by Director.
 
 
154.
Employment of Personnel.
 
 
154.5.
Representation of Personnel.
 
 
155.
Employment of Investigators/Contracts with Investigators.
 
 
156.
Interagency Contracts.
 
 
156.1.
Treatment and Rehabilitation -- Retention of Records.
 
 
156.5.
Lease of Space for Examinations.
 
 
157.
Expenses of Prosecution.
 
 
158.
Refunds of Fees.
 
 
159.
Administration of Oaths.
 
 
159.5.
Division of Investigation.
 
 
160.
Authority of Investigators.
 
 
161.
Sale of Copies of Records.
 
 
162.
Certificate as Evidence.
 
 
163.
Fee for Certification of Records.
 
 
163.5.
Delinquency and Reinstatement Fees.
 
 
164.
Form and Content of Licenses.
 
 
165.
Legislation; Fiscal Impact Analyses.
 
 
166.
Mandatory Continuing Education Guidelines.
 
 

Sections

 
 
201.
Pro Rata Charge for Administrative Expenses.
 
 
202.
Claims, Fund Transfers.
 
 
202.5.
Legal Services Charges from the Department of Justice.
 
 
206.
Dishonored Checks.
 
 

Sections

Chapter 4. - Consumer Affairs.

 
 
300.
 
 
301.
 
 
310.
 
 
312.
 
 
313.1.
 
 
313.2.
 
 
320.
 
 
321.
 
 
325.
 
 
326.
 
 

Sections

 
 
450.
Qualifications -- Prohibited Relationships.
 
 
450.2.
Conflict of Interest.
 
 
450.3.
Conflicting Financial Interests.
 
 
450.5.
Conflicting Pursuits.
 
 
450.6.
Age Requirement.
 
 
451.
Delegated Authority: Restrictions.
 
 
452.
"Board" Defined.
 
 
453.
Training for New Board Members.
 
 

Sections

 
 
460.
Local Restriction of Licensees Prohibited.
 
 
461.
Records of Arrest.
 
 
462.
Inactive License.
 

DIVISION 1.2 - LEGISLATIVE SUNSET REVIEW COMMITTEE

 

Sections

 
 
 
473.
 
 
473.1.
 
 
473.2.
 
 
473.3.
 
 
473.4.
 
 
473.5.
 
 
474.
 
 
474.1.
 
 
474.2.
 
 
474.3.
 
 
474.4.
 

DIVISION 1.5 - DENIAL, SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENSES.

 

Sections

 
 
475.
Applicability.
 
 
476.
Exceptions.
 
 
477.
"Board" and "License" Defined.
 
 
478.
"Application" and "Material" Defined.
 
 

Sections

 
 
480.
Grounds for Denial.
 
 
481.
Criteria for Related Crimes Required.
 
 
482.
Criteria for Rehabilitation Required.
 
 
484.
Attestations of Good Moral Character Not Required.
 
 
485.
Procedure for Board Upon Denial.
 
 
486.
Reapplication after Denial.
 
 
487.
Hearings.
 
 
488.
Action Following a Hearing.
 
 
489.
Denial of Licensure.
 
 

Sections

 
 
490.
Conviction of a Crime -- Substantial Relationship Required.
 
 
490.5.
Suspension of License for Noncompliance with Child Support Order.
 
 
491.
Information to Ex-Licensee.
 
 
493.
Conviction of a Crime -- Conclusive Evidence.
 
 
494.
Interim Suspension or Restriction Order.
 
 

Sections

 
 
495.
Procedure.
 
 

Sections

 
 
496.
Violation of Exam Security.
 
 
498.
Wrongful Acquisition of License.
 
 
499.
Wrongful Support of Another's Application.
 

DIVISION 7 - GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS.

PART 2. PRESERVATION AND REGULATION OF COMPETITION

 

Sections

 
 
17200.
Unfair Competition; Law Governing.
 
 
17201.
"Person" Defined.
 
 
17201.5.
"Board" defined; "Local Consumer Affairs Agency" defined.
 
 
17202.
Authority to Grant Specific or Preventive Relief.
 
 
17203.
Injunctions; Orders or Judgments.
 
 
17204.
Actions for Injunctions; Prosecution by Attorney General, District or City Attorneys.
 
 
17204.5.
Actions for Injunctions; Prosecution by City Attorney of City of San Jose; Annual Consent of District Attorney; Duration of Section.
 
 
17205.
Cumulative Remedies.
 
 
17206.
Violations; Penalty; Actions for Recovery; Expenses of Investigation and Prosecution.
 
 
17206.1.
Additional Penalties for Violations Against Senior Citizens or Disabled Persons.
 
 
17206.5.
Actions Brought Pursuant to Section 17206; Prosecution by City Attorney of City of San Jose.
 
 
17207.
Violation of Injunction Against Unfair Competition; Civil Penalties.
 
 
17208.
Statute of Limitations.
 
 
17209.
Notice of Issue in Action Before Appellate Court.
 

PART 3. REPRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC.

 

Sections

Chapter 1. - Advertising.

 
 
17500.
 
 
17500.1.
 
 
17506.5.
 
 
17535.
 
 
17535.5.
 
 
17536.
 
 
17536.5.
 
 

Corporations Code

 

Sections

 
 
13400.
Citation.
 
 
13401.
Definitions.
 
 
13401.3.
Definition of Professional Services.
 
 
13402.
Effect on Existing Laws.
 
 
13403.
Officers, Directors and Shareholders.
 
 
13404.
Certificate of Registration Required; Exemptions.
 
 
13404.5.
Foreign Professional Corporation.
 
 
13405.
Corporation May Render Services.
 
 
13406.
Share Restrictions.
 
 
13407.
Transfer of Shares Restricted.
 
 
13408.
Suspension or Revocation.
 
 
13409.
Name.
 
 
13410.
Rules and Regulations Applicable.
 
 

Sections

Limited Liability Partnerships

 
 
16100.
 
 
16951.
 
 
16952.
 
 
16953.
 
 
16954.
 
 
16955.
 
 
16956.
 
 
16957.
 
 
16958.
 
 
16959.
 
 
16960.
 
 
16961.
 
 
16962.
 
 

Government Code

Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 3.5.

 

Sections

 
 
6250.
Legislative Findings.
 
 
6251.
California Public Records Act.
 
 
6252.
Elected Officials or Officers of State or Local Agencies
 
 
6252.5.
Accessibility to Records.
 
 
6253.
Definitions.
 
 
6253.1
Agency to Assist Member of the Public.
 
 
6253.4.
Guidelines for Accessibility of Records.
 
 
6253.9.
Records in Electronic Format.
 
 
6254.
Exceptions.
 
 
6254.20.
Electronically Collected Personal Information.
 
 
6254.21.
Government Official's Personal Information.
 
 
6254.25.
Pending Litigation.
 
 
6254.3.
Home Addresses of State Employees.
 
 
6254.4.
Home Addresses.
 
 
6254.5.
Waiver of Exceptions.
 
 
6254.8.
Employment Contracts.
 
 
6254.9.
Computer Software.
 
 
6255.
General Exception.
 
 
6257.5.
Limitations.
 
 
6258.
Injunctive Relief.
 
 
6259.
Court Proceedings.
 
 
6260.
Effect on Judicial Records.
 
 
6261.
Expenditure.
 
 
6262.
Access to Records by District Attorneys.
 
 
6263.
Inspection and Copies.
 
 
6264.
Petition to Inspect.
 
 
6265.
Status Not Changed by Disclosure.
 

Title 2, Division 3, Part 1, Chapter 1.

 

Sections

 
 
11120.
Legislative Intent.
 
 
11121.
"State Body" Defined.
 
 
11121.1
"State Body" Defined.
 
 
11121.9.
Act Provided to Members.
 
 
11121.95.
Appointed Official - Duties Not Yet Assumed.
 
 
11122.
"Action Taken" Defined.
 
 
11122.5
"Meeting" Defined.
 
 
11123.
Open and Public Meetings Required.
 
 
11123.1.
Americans with Disabilities.
 
 
11124.
No Requirements for Attendance.
 
 
11124.1.
Right to Record.
 
 
11125.
Notice of Meeting.
 
 
11125.1.
Agenda and Supporting Documentation.
 
 
11125.2.
Closed Sessions: Action Reported.
 
 
11125.3.
Items Not on the Agenda.
 
 
11125.4.
Special Meeting.
 
 
11125.5.
Emergency Meetings.
 
 
11125.7.
Opportunity for Public to Address State Body.
 
 
11126.
OPEN MEETING ACT Closed Sessions (Until January 1, 2006)
 
 
11126.
OPEN MEETING ACT Closed Sessions (Operative Commencing January 1, 2006)
 
 
11126.1.
Closed Sessions: Minutes.
 
 
11126.3.
Closed Sessions: Legal Authority.
 
 
11126.5.
Disorderly Conduct.
 
 
11126.7.
Fees May Not Be Charged.
 
 
11127.
Exceptions.
 
 
11128.
Time of Closed Meetings.
 
 
11128.5.
Adjourned to a Specified Time and Place.
 
 
11129.
Hearings, Continuance of.
 
 
11130.
Injunction.
 
 
11130.3.
Judicial Determination.
 
 
11130.7.
Attendance of Meeting in Violation.
 
 
11131.
Meeting Place; Nondiscriminatory.
 
 
11131.5.
Identify of Crime Victim.
 
 
11132.
Authorization Required, closed session.
 
 

Sections

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

 
 
11019.9.
 
 
11425.6.
 
 
11564.5.
 
 
26509.
 
 

California Family Code

Division 17 - Support Services.
Chapter 2. - Child Support Enforcement.
Article 2. - Collections And Enforcement.

 
17520.
 
 

California Civil Code