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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 1Ch. 3.5Art. 5§ 11346 Regulation Adoption Procedures

§ 11346 Regulation Adoption Procedures

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§ 11346 Regulation Adoption Procedures

Key Takeaways

  • •This law sets basic rules for how government agencies make, change, or cancel rules.
  • •Agencies must follow these rules unless another law says something different.
  • •Agencies can talk to people who care about the rules before making changes.

Example

If the government wants to make a new rule about how fast you can drive on the highway.

They have to follow these steps to make the rule official. They can also ask drivers, truckers, and safety groups what they think before making the rule.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 11346 Regulation Adoption Procedures

(a) It is the purpose of this chapter to establish basic minimum procedural requirements for the adoption, amendment, or repeal of administrative regulations. Except as provided in Section 11346.1, the provisions of this chapter are applicable to the exercise of any quasi-legislative power conferred by any statute heretofore or hereafter enacted, but nothing in this chapter repeals or diminishes additional requirements imposed by any statute. This chapter shall not be superseded or modified by any subsequent legislation except to the extent that the legislation shall do so expressly. (b) An agency that is considering adopting, amending, or repealing a regulation may consult with interested persons before initiating regulatory action pursuant to this article. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1060, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

administrative regulationsquasi-legislative powerprocedural requirements

Related Statutes

  • § 11340 Regulation Clarity And Efficiency
  • § 11343.3 Vehicle Weight Regulation Compliance
  • § 11346.1 Emergency Regulation Adoption Rules
  • § 11346.2 Regulation Drafting And Disclosure
  • § 11346.3 Business Regulation Economic Impact

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 11346.
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