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Statutory References

for California Counties

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The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to California counties. They are current through June 2023.

General Provisions

Accessory dwelling units. Gov’t Code § 65852.150 et seq.

Administrative fines and penalties. Gov’t Code § 53069.4

Appeal from local government action. Civ. Proc. Code § 1094.6

Citations for misdemeanors. Penal Code § 853.5 et seq.

Code adoption. Gov’t Code §§ 25126 – 25131 and 50022.1 – 50022.10

Conflict of interest code. Gov’t Code § 87100 et seq.

County charters. Cal. Const. Art. XI, §§ 3 and 4 and Gov’t Code §§ 23700 – 23732

Election precincts. Elec. Code §§ 12220 – 12288

Elections (examination of municipal election signatures). Elec. Code § 10100

Elections. Elec. Code §§ 9100 – 9190 and Gov’t Code §§ 24200 – 24205 and 25201

Expedited judicial review of First Amendment cases. Civ. Proc. Code § 1094.8

Initiative and referendum. Cal. Const. Art. XI and Elec. Code § 9100 et seq.

Judicial districts. Gov’t Code § 71043

Mail ballot elections. Elec. Code § 4000 et seq.

Ordinances. Gov’t Code § 25120 et seq.

Penalties for ordinance violations. Gov’t Code §§ 25132 and 76000 – 7600.10

Police power. Cal. Const. Art. XI, § 7

Public notice districts. Gov’t Code §§ 6080 – 6085.670

Referendum. Elec. Code §§ 9140 – 9147

State law preemption. Cal. Const. Art. XI, § 7

Administration and Personnel

Board of supervisors. Gov’t Code § 25000 et seq.

California Emergency Services Act. Gov’t Code § 8550 et seq.

Consolidation of offices. Gov’t Code §§ 24300 – 24308

Coroners. Gov’t Code §§ 27460 – 27530

County assessors. Gov’t Code §§ 27421 – 27423

County auditor. Gov’t Code §§ 26900 – 26946

County Civil Service Enabling Law. Gov’t Code §§ 31100 – 31117

County clerk. Gov’t Code §§ 26801 – 26861

County counsel. Gov’t Code §§ 27640 – 27648

County director of finance. Gov’t Code §§ 26970 – 26972

County employee retirement. Gov’t Code §§ 31450 – 31898 and 53060.1

County health officer. Gov’t Code §§ 33201 and 33202 and Health & Safety Code § 101000 et seq.

County officers generally. Gov’t Code §§ 24000 – 24012

County public defender. Gov’t Code §§ 27700 – 27711

County recorder. Gov’t Code §§ 27201 – 27399

County surveyor. Gov’t Code §§ 27550 – 27601

County treasurer. Gov’t Code §§ 27000 – 27137

County treasury oversight committees. Gov’t Code §§ 27130 – 27137

District attorney. Gov’t Code §§ 26500 – 26543

Election of county officers. Gov’t Code §§ 24200 – 24205

Local emergencies. Gov’t Code. §§ 8630 – 8634

Local planning agencies. Gov’t Code § 65100 et seq.

Meetings (“Ralph M. Brown Act”). Gov’t Code § 54950 et seq.

Official bonds. Gov’t Code §§ 1450 – 1653 and 24150 – 24156

Offices and office hours. Gov’t Code §§ 24250 – 24262

Officers and employees. Gov’t Code §§ 25300 – 25307

Peace officer standards and training. Penal Code § 13500 et seq.

Public administrator. Gov’t Code §§ 27440 – 27444

Public guardian. Gov’t Code §§ 27430 – 27436

Sheriff. Gov’t Code §§ 26600 – 26778

Tax collector. Gov’t Code §§ 27400 – 27401

Revenue and Finance

Bergeson-Peace Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank Act. Gov’t Code § 63000 et seq.

Bradley-Burns Bill of Rights. Rev. & Tax. Code §§ 7221 – 7226

Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law. Rev. & Tax. Code § 7200 et seq.

Claims against public entities. Gov’t Code § 900 et seq.

County funds. Gov’t Code §§ 29300 – 29552

County service areas. Gov’t Code §§ 25210 – 25217.4

Development projects fees. Gov’t Code § 66000 et seq.

Documentary Transfer Tax Act. Rev. & Tax. Code §§ 11901 – 11935

Economic opportunity. Gov’t Code §§ 52200 – 52203

Financial powers. Gov’t Code §§ 25250 – 25265

Graffiti prevention tax. Rev. & Tax. Code §§ 7287 – 7287.10

Limitation on indebtedness. Gov’t Code §§ 25256

Local Agency Public Construction Act. Pub. Cont. Code. §§ 20100 – 20929

Local fees for specific purposes. Gov’t Code § 66012 et seq.

Public works and public purchases. Gov’t Code § 4000 et seq.

Purchasing system. Gov’t Code §§ 25480 et seq. and 54201 – 54205

Road fund(s). Sts. & High. Code § 2150 et seq.

Transient occupancy tax. Rev. & Tax. Code §§ 7280 – 7283.51

Unclaimed property. Civ. Code § 2080 et seq.

Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act. Pub. Cont. Code § 22000 et seq.

Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations

Authority to license businesses. Bus. & Prof. Code § 16100 et seq.

Bingo. Penal Code §§ 326.4 and 326.5

Charitable solicitations. Bus. & Prof. Code § 17510 et seq.

Commercial filming. Gov’t Code § 65850.1

Community antenna television systems. Gov’t Code § 53066 et seq.

Massage parlors. Gov’t Code § 51030 et seq.

Pet boarding facilities. Health & Safety Code § 122380 et seq.

Private Investigator Act. Bus. & Prof. Code § 7512 et seq.

Taxicabs and vehicles for hire. Veh. Code §§ 16500 et seq., 21100(b), and 21112 and Gov’t Code § 53075 et seq.

Animals

Animals generally. Food & Agric. Code § 16301 et seq.

Cruelty to animals. Penal Code § 596 et seq.

Dangerous and vicious dogs. Food & Agric. Code § 31601 et seq.

Dogs and dog licenses. Gov’t Code § 25803 and Food & Agric. Code § 30501 et seq.

Veterinary public health and safety. Health & Safety Code § 121575 et seq.

Health and Safety

Abatement of hazardous weeds and rubbish. Health & Safety Code §§ 14875 – 14922

Communicable disease prevention and control. Health & Safety Code §§ 120100 – 122476

County health officers. Health & Safety Code § 101025 et seq. and Gov’t Code § 25845

Firearms. Gov’t Code § 25840

Fires and fire protection. Health & Safety Code § 13000 et seq.

Fireworks (State Fireworks Law). Health & Safety Code § 12500 et seq.

Fireworks (permits). Health & Safety Code § 12640 et seq.

Garbage and refuse disposal. Pub. Res. Code § 49000 et seq.

Graffiti abatement. Gov’t Code §§ 38772 and 53069.3

Littering. Penal Code § 374 et seq.

Local control of cannabis. Bus. & Prof. Code § 26200 et seq.

Medical marijuana program and ordinances. Health & Safety Code § 11362.7 et seq.

Military equipment. Gov’t Code § 7070 et seq.

Noise control. Health & Safety Code § 46000 et seq. and Gov’t Code § 65302(f)

No Place Like Home Program. Welf. & Inst. Code §§ 5849.1 – 5849.15

Public nuisance abatement. Gov’t Code §§ 25845 – 25845.5 and Penal Code § 370 et seq.

Restrooms. Health & Safety Code §§ 118500 – 118703

Public Peace, Morals and Welfare

Crimes against property. Penal Code § 450 et seq.

Crimes against public health and safety. Penal Code § 369a et seq.

Crimes against public justice. Penal Code § 92 et seq.

Crimes against the person. Penal Code § 187 et seq.

Crimes against the public peace. Penal Code § 403 et seq.

Crimes involving sexual assault and against public decency. Penal Code § 261 et seq.

Criminal storage of firearms. Penal Code 25100 et seq.

Firearms. Penal Code §§ 23500 – 34370

Minors. Penal Code §§ 853.6a and 858(b) and Welf. & Inst. Code §§ 100 et seq. and 742.10 et seq. (graffiti)

Weapons. Penal Code §§ 12001 et seq., 16000 et seq., 17500 et seq., and 19910 et seq.

Vehicles and Traffic

Autonomous vehicles. Veh. Code §§ 38750 – 38755

Bicycles. Veh. Code §§ 21100 et seq. 21200 et seq. and 39000 et seq.

Bicycles, electric bicycles, pedicabs (definitions). Veh. Code § 231 et seq., 21100(h), 21206, and 39000 et seq.

Curb markings. Veh. Code § 21458

Establishments of crosswalks. Veh. Code § 21106

Local traffic rules and regulations. Veh. Code § 21100 et seq.

Pedestrian rights and duties. Veh. Code § 21949 et seq.

Speed limits. Veh. Code § 22348 et seq.

Stopping, standing, and parking. Veh. Code § 22500 et seq.

Through highways. Veh. Code §§ 21101(b), 21353, and 21354

Traffic control devices. Veh. Code § 21400 et seq.

Traffic signs, signals and markings. Veh. Code § 21350 et seq.

Turning movements. Veh. Code § 22100 et seq.

Vehicle offenses and prosecution. Veh. Code § 40000.1 et seq.

Vehicle weight limits. Veh. Code § 35700 et seq.

Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property

Advertising displays and signs. Gov’t Code § 65850(b) and Bus. & Prof. Code § 5200 et seq.

Care and protection of county highways. Sts. & High. Code §§ 1450 – 1470

Constructions of sidewalks and curbs. Sts. & High. Code § 5870 et seq.

County highways. Sts. & High. Code 900 et seq.

County service areas. Gov’t Code §§ 25210.1 – 25217.4

County parks and park bonds. Pub. Res. Code §§ 5150 – 5164, 5181 et seq., and 5301 – 5313

Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972. Sts. & High. Code § 22500 et seq.

Road districts. Sts. & High. Code §§ 1020 – 1029

Tree Planting Act of 1931. Sts. & High. Code § 22000 et seq.

Underground utility districts. Sts. & High. Code § 5896.1 et seq. and Gov’t Code § 38793

Public Services

County water systems. Gov’t Code §§ 25690 – 25699

County sewers. Gov’t Code § 25825 and Health & Safety Code §§ 5474.10

Connection fees. Gov’t Code § 66013

Inventory of known lead user service lines. Health & Safety Code § 116885

Water penalties and charges to tenants. Gov’t Code § 53064.5

Water wells. Water Code § 13700 et seq.

Buildings and Construction

Adoption of construction codes. Health & Safety Code §§ 17922, 17958, and 17958.5

Inspection warrants. Civ. Proc. Code § 1822.50 et seq.

Manufactured housing and mobilehomes. Health & Safety Code §§ 18000 et seq. and 18200 et seq.

Signs. Gov’t Code §§ 65850(b) and Bus. & Prof. Code § 5200 et seq.

State Housing Law. Health & Safety Code § 17910 et seq.

Subdivisions

Subdivision Map Act. Gov’t Code § 66410 et seq.

Zoning

Local authority to regulate land use. Gov’t Code § 65850

Local planning generally (“Planning and Zoning Law”). Gov’t Code § 65000 et seq.

Local zoning administration. Gov’t Code § 65900 et seq.

Open-space zoning. Gov’t Code § 65910 et seq.

Zoning fees and charges. Gov’t Code § 66014

Environment

California Environmental Quality Act. Pub. Res. Code § 21000 et seq.

California Noise Control Act of 1973. Health & Safety Code § 46000 et seq. and Gov’t Code § 65302(f)

Drought-tolerant landscaping. Gov’t Code § 53087.7

Short-lived climate pollutants. Health & Safety Code § 39730.5 et seq. and Pub. Res. Code § 42652 et seq.

Wildfire mitigation (electric utilities and electrical cooperatives). Pub. Util. Code § 8387