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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 3Ch. 6Art. 2§ 108700 Federal Regulation Adoption Procedures

§ 108700 Federal Regulation Adoption Procedures

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§ 108700 Federal Regulation Adoption Procedures

This law says that if the federal government makes a new rule, California will use the same rule 30 days later. If someone doesn't like the new rule, they can ask for a meeting to talk about it before it starts in California.

Key Takeaways

  • •New federal rules become California rules after 30 days.
  • •If you don't like a new rule, you can ask for a meeting to talk about it.
  • •You have to ask for the meeting within 30 days before the rule starts in California.

Example

The federal government makes a new rule about how much pollution cars can make.

California will start using this rule 30 days later. If a car company thinks the rule is bad for them, they can write to California and ask for a meeting to explain why they don't like it.

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

Official Source
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§ 108700 Federal Regulation Adoption Procedures

Any federal regulation adopted by the department pursuant to this chapter shall take effect in this state 30 days after it becomes effective as a federal regulation. Any person who would be adversely affected by adoption of the federal regulation in this state may, within the 30 days prior to its becoming effective in this state, file with the state department, in writing, objections and a request for a hearing. The timely filing of substantial objections to a regulation that has become effective under the federal act, shall stay the adoption of the regulation in this state as a state regulation. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

federal regulationadversely affectedobjectionshearingtimely filingsubstantial objections

Related Statutes

  • § 108345 Federal Regulation Adoption Process
  • § 110115 Federal Regulation Adoption Process
  • § 108705 Federal Regulation Objection Process
  • § 101861 Public Meeting Access Rules
  • § 101862 Board Meeting Decision Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 108700.
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