LawWiki
HomeCodesSearchGlossaryAPIAbout
LawWiki

Plain English summaries of California law with zero-hallucination AI. Every summary is verified against official source text.

Product

  • Search
  • Codes
  • About

Legal

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Disclaimer

© 2026 LawWiki. All rights reserved.

HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 104Pt. 3Ch. 6Art. 2§ 108705 Federal Regulation Objection Process

§ 108705 Federal Regulation Objection Process

Health and Safety Code·California
AI Summary·Official Text·Key Terms·Related Statutes·References
AI SummaryVerified

§ 108705 Federal Regulation Objection Process

This law says that if people complain about a new federal rule before it starts in this state, the government must hold a meeting to listen to them. After the meeting, the government decides what to do and tells everyone their decision.

Key Takeaways

  • •If people don't like a new federal rule, they can complain within 30 days before it starts.
  • •The government must hold a meeting to listen to complaints.
  • •After the meeting, the government will decide what to do and tell everyone by mail.
  • •The rule can't start for at least 60 days after the government's decision.

Example

A new rule says all cars must have a special device to reduce pollution. Many car owners say it's too expensive.

If enough people complain within 30 days before the rule starts, the government must hold a meeting to listen to their concerns. After the meeting, the government will decide if the rule stays, changes, or gets canceled.

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

Official Source
View on CA.gov

§ 108705 Federal Regulation Objection Process

If substantial objections are made to a federal regulation within 30 days prior to its becoming effective in this state or to a proposed regulation within 30 days after it is published, the department, after notice, shall conduct a public hearing to receive evidence on issues raised by the objections. Any interested person or his or her representative shall be heard at the hearing. The department shall act upon objections by order and shall mail the order to objectors by certified mail within a reasonable period of time after the hearing. The order shall be based on evidence contained in the record of the hearing. If the order concerns a proposed regulation of the department, the department may withdraw it or set an effective date for the regulation as published or as modified by the order. The effective date shall be at least 60 days after publication of the order. (Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 415, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

substantial objectionspublic hearingordereffective date

Related Statutes

  • § 108350 Federal Regulation Objections Process
  • § 110125 Regulation Objection Hearings
  • § 108700 Federal Regulation Adoption Procedures
  • § 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 108705.
View Official Source