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The California Legislature Telling Agencies How to Apply the Law

March 26, 2022 7:59 amMarch 26, 2022 8:04 am

Most readers are familiar with the fact that the California Legislature occasionally attempts to instruct the courts on how to interpret a statute, generally by using legislative intent language, or making a finding or declaration in the hopes that the...

What Is in California’s Commercial Code?

March 25, 2022 3:26 pmMarch 25, 2022 3:29 pm

The California Commercial Code is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. The Commercial Code, officially it is “The Uniform Commercial Code,” contains several sections of general provisions, followed by 15 Divisions. There are also numerous parts, chapters, and...

Encinitas’ Rejection of High Density Apartments Next Target for AG Bonta’s Housing Strike Force

March 25, 2022 12:16 pm

The California Attorney General and state Department of Justice continue to challenge cities not complying with state laws aimed at increasing housing and creating affordable housing. They called out the San Diego County city of Encinitas Thursday for not approving...

Is There a Difference Between Intent and Policy in Statutes?

March 25, 2022 6:19 amMarch 25, 2022 6:26 am

Readers of bills and statutes will regularly come across statements of legislative intent, such as paragraphs that usually begin with either “It is the intent of the Legislature to …” or “The Legislature finds and declares that …” On other...

What Is in California’s Civil Procedure Code?

March 24, 2022 3:32 pmMarch 24, 2022 2:35 pm

The California Code of Civil Procedure is one of 29 Codes that contain state statutes. The CCP, as it is often referred to, contains several sections of general provisions, followed by 4 Parts. There are also numerous divisions, parts, chapters,...

California: The Golden State Becomes The Abortion State

March 24, 2022 9:17 amApril 3, 2022 4:42 pm

The Governor who shut down California’s beaches and legendary tourist attractions, churches, bars and restaurants as a response to the COVID pandemic, is now promoting abortion tourism, inviting tourists to visit California and get an abortion if their own state...

Should State Contracts or Grants Be Exempt from Oversight Laws?

March 24, 2022 6:30 amMarch 24, 2022 6:35 am

As a general rule, the awarding of contracts or grants are subject to state laws including those in the Public Contract Code, the State Contracting Manual, and provisions of the Government Code, such as the personal services contracting requirements. In...