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Frequently Asked Questions about Finding California Laws

January 3, 2024 2:45 amJanuary 3, 2024 2:46 am

Where are the three main sources of California laws? Like the federal government, California laws are found in three places: the State Constitution, statutes (the Codes), and regulations (the Titles). What is the hierarchy of laws in California? It is...

California’s Unlicensed Activity Enforcement

June 5, 2023 2:30 amJune 5, 2023 2:31 am

California laws regulate many varied professions, vocations, and occupations in this state. Business and Professions Code Division 1, Chapter 1.5 concerns “unlicensed activity enforcement.” Chapter 1.5 was added in 1992 by Chapter 1135. Business and Professions Code Section 145 sets...

Which California Codes Have the Most Laws?

July 29, 2022 3:39 pmJuly 29, 2022 3:43 pm

Where are most state laws found? California has just over 156,000 statutes that are contained in its 29 Codes. These 29 Codes vary in size and content. Which ones contain the most statutes and which contain the least? The following...

Should Either Cross-References or Definitions Be Used in Legislation?

February 28, 2022 6:31 amFebruary 28, 2022 6:37 am

Current California laws often define a term used in a statute by making reference to an existing definition contained in another section of law or even contained in an entirely different Code. In addition, a state law might use reference...

Severability or Savings Clauses in California Bills

October 18, 2020 8:12 amOctober 18, 2020 4:44 pm

On occasion, a reader may come across a severability or savings clause contained in a California bill. Basically, a severability clause is a statement by the Legislature that, if a part of a law that is enacted is subsequently held...