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Rancho Cordova requires STR operators to register for both a business tax certificate and a transient occupancy tax account with the Finance Department before the first guest stay…
Short-term rentals in Rancho Cordova must comply with the citywide noise ordinance, including quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM. STR operators are responsible for guest conduct and may…
Rancho Cordova does not impose a specific annual cap on the number of nights a short-term rental can be booked. Operators may rent host-occupied and non-host-occupied units year-round…
Rancho Cordova does not impose a specific short-term rental insurance mandate beyond standard homeowner coverage, but operators should carry a commercial or short-term rental…
Short-term rentals in Rancho Cordova must provide on-site parking consistent with their single-family residential zoning designation. Guests cannot park on landscaped areas, block…
Rancho Cordova STRs must comply with occupancy standards consistent with the California Building Code and Uniform Housing Code. A common guideline is two persons per bedroom plus two…
Rancho Cordova imposes a 12 percent Transient Occupancy Tax on all short-term rental stays. Operators must register with Finance, collect the tax from guests, and remit it on a monthly…
Rancho Cordova requires short-term rental operators to obtain a business tax certificate and register as a transient occupancy tax (TOT) collector before listing a property on…
Unincorporated Sacramento County allows short-term rentals only at a primary residence. The owner or a long-term renter must live at the property at least six months a year, the…
Sacramento County does not require the host to be present during every unincorporated-area short-term rental stay, but the program is anchored to owner occupancy: the home must be a…
Residential fences up to 6 feet tall generally do not require a building permit in Rancho Cordova under California Building Code Section 105.2. Fences over 7 feet, retaining walls over…
Under California Civil Code Section 841, the Good Neighbor Fence Act of 2013, boundary fences between adjoining residential properties are presumed to benefit both owners equally and…
Rancho Cordova allows most standard fencing materials including wood, vinyl, wrought iron, chain link, and masonry. Barbed wire and electric fencing are prohibited in residential…
Swimming pools in Rancho Cordova must have barriers at least 60 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates under California Health and Safety Code Sections 115920 through…
Corner lots in Rancho Cordova must maintain a clear visibility triangle at intersections, typically 25 to 35 feet along each street frontage. Fences, walls, and landscaping within the…
Rancho Cordova limits residential fences to 6 feet in rear and side yards and 3.5 feet in front yards under its zoning code. Corner lots have additional visibility triangle rules to…
Sacramento County recognizes solid walls, semi-open picket, open chain link or woven wire, and open ornamental wrought iron as fence types, each with its own front-yard height…
In unincorporated Sacramento County, an interior-yard fence may sit on a retaining wall up to 4 feet under Zoning Code Section 5.2.5.B.4. Taller retaining walls, and…
Dogs in Rancho Cordova must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet when off the owner's property, under Sacramento County Code Title 9, which the city enforces through its animal services…
Rancho Cordova limits the number of dogs and cats per household, typically 4 dogs and 4 cats per residential parcel, under rules administered by Sacramento County Animal Services…
Rancho Cordova allows backyard hens on single-family residential lots with coop setbacks. Roosters are generally prohibited in residential zones. Typical limit is 4 to 6 hens depending…
Rancho Cordova does not restrict dogs by breed. California Food and Agricultural Code Section 31683 preempts all local breed-specific legislation statewide, so no California city may…
Feeding wildlife such as coyotes, raccoons, deer, and feral cats is discouraged and may be prohibited as a public nuisance in Rancho Cordova. California Fish and Game Code Section…
Exotic and wild animals are prohibited as pets in Rancho Cordova under California Code of Regulations Title 14 Section 671, which bans private possession of nondomestic species…
Backyard beekeeping is allowed in Rancho Cordova on single-family residential lots subject to setback and hive-count limits in the zoning code. Registration with the Sacramento County…
In unincorporated Sacramento County, horses and large livestock are generally allowed on parcels over 20,000 sq ft, incidental to a residence, with Zoning Code stable standards. Pigs…
Unincorporated Sacramento County requires every cat over four months old to be licensed and currently rabies-vaccinated. Such cats must also be spayed or neutered unless the owner…
Animal hoarding in unincorporated Sacramento County is addressed through the County's four-dog/four-cat pet limit and animal-care duties plus California's cruelty law. Keeping more…
Rancho Cordova enforces weed abatement under California Government Code Sections 39560 to 39588. Property owners must control weeds, dry grass, and noxious vegetation. Annual spring…
Rancho Cordova supports native and drought-tolerant landscaping through Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) compliance and local rebate programs. Native valley grassland…
Rancho Cordova Municipal Code declares weeds and grass taller than 6 inches a public nuisance subject to abatement. The city sends weed abatement notices to vacant lots and…
California AB 1572 phases out potable water irrigation of non-functional turf at commercial and institutional sites, making artificial turf an increasingly common alternative. Rancho…
California AB 1750, the Rainwater Capture Act of 2012, allows homeowners to collect rainwater from rooftops without a water right permit. Rancho Cordova permits rain barrels and…
Rancho Cordova requires vertical clearance over streets and sidewalks, and street trees cannot be pruned without city approval. Private trees may be trimmed by the owner, but…
Rancho Cordova is served by Golden State Water Company and California American Water. Permanent State Water Resources Control Board prohibitions apply year-round, and utility drought…
Rancho Cordova protects heritage and native oak trees, particularly valley oaks and interior live oaks. Removal of protected trees typically requires a tree permit and may require…
Under state law SB 1383, Sacramento County provides mandatory weekly curbside organics collection for unincorporated residents. The green-waste cart became an organics cart accepting…
Rancho Cordova requires a building permit for construction of any in-ground swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. Plans must demonstrate compliance with California Building Code, Health and…
Permanently installed hot tubs and spas in Rancho Cordova require a building permit and must meet California Electrical Code GFCI and bonding requirements. Self-contained portable spas…
Rancho Cordova pool enclosures must comply with California Building Code and Health and Safety Code section 115923. The enclosure must be at least 60 inches tall, have no climbable…
Rancho Cordova enforces California Health and Safety Code section 115922, requiring all new and remodeled residential pools to have at least two of seven state-approved drowning…
Above-ground pools in Rancho Cordova are regulated like in-ground pools once the water depth exceeds 18 inches. A building permit is required and the pool must comply with the same…
Tiny homes on a permanent foundation can qualify as ADUs under California Government Code Section 65852.2 and must meet the California Residential Code. Tiny homes on wheels (THOW) are…
Rancho Cordova requires a building permit for carports regardless of size because they are structural. Carports must meet residential zoning setbacks and may count against accessory…
Rancho Cordova follows California Building Code exemptions allowing one-story detached sheds and utility buildings up to 120 square feet without a building permit. Setback, height, and…
Rancho Cordova allows conversion of an existing garage to an ADU or JADU under RCMC §23.901.060 and California Government Code §65852.2. Replacement parking is not required, and the…
Rancho Cordova regulates ADUs and JADUs under Rancho Cordova Municipal Code §23.901.060 (Residential Uses, Title 23 Zoning). Attached ADUs are capped at 850 sq ft for a studio or…
Driveways in Rancho Cordova must be paved with approved materials, provide safe sight distance, and cannot block sidewalks. Vehicles cannot overhang the public sidewalk per California…
Rancho Cordova does not impose a citywide residential overnight street parking ban. The 72-hour limit under California Vehicle Code 22651(k) applies everywhere.
Rancho Cordova supports residential EV charging installations through expedited permitting under California AB 1236. New developments include EV-ready parking per Title 24 Green…
Abandoned vehicles in Rancho Cordova are addressed under California Vehicle Code 22523 and the Sacramento County Abandoned Vehicle Abatement program.
Rancho Cordova enforces the statewide 72-hour street parking limit under California Vehicle Code 22651(k). Vehicles parked longer without movement may be tagged, cited, and towed.
RVs, boats, and trailers in Rancho Cordova may be parked on private residential property subject to setback and screening rules.
Commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross weight are generally restricted from parking in Rancho Cordova residential zones overnight. Short-term loading is allowed.
Oversized vehicles in unincorporated Sacramento County are addressed mainly through the 72-hour street limit and the heavy commercial-vehicle restriction. Motor homes, trailer coaches…
Loading zones in unincorporated Sacramento County are set under County Code Chapter 10.24. The Director marks loading zones with yellow or white curbs. Yellow zones allow only…
Curb colors in unincorporated Sacramento County follow California Vehicle Code Section 21458, which says only local authorities may mark curbs to indicate parking rules. County Code…
Rancho Cordova requires a home occupation permit and business tax certificate for any business conducted from a residence. Home occupations must be clearly incidental to the…
Home occupations in Rancho Cordova are restricted in the amount of customer visits and deliveries they may generate. Typical conditions limit on-site client visits to a small number…
Home occupations in Rancho Cordova are prohibited from displaying exterior signs advertising the business. The dwelling must retain its residential appearance with no advertising…
Rancho Cordova allows home occupations in residential zones through a home occupation permit or business license. The business must be clearly incidental to residential use, conducted…
California AB 1616 and AB 1240 allow Class A and Class B Cottage Food Operations to sell approved low-risk foods from a home kitchen after Sacramento County Environmental Management…
Rancho Cordova follows California state preemption for family daycare homes. Small (up to 8 children) and large (up to 14 children) family daycare homes are treated as residential uses…
Backyard recreational fires in Rancho Cordova must comply with Metro Fire and California Fire Code standards and are subject to SMAQMD No Burn day restrictions. Fires must be attended…
Rancho Cordova sits on the flat Central Valley floor outside State Responsibility Area Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, so Public Resources Code 4291 defensible space does not…
California Health and Safety Code Section 13113.7 and 13113.8 require working smoke alarms in every dwelling, with 10-year sealed battery units mandated for replacements. Rancho…
Rancho Cordova is largely outside CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones due to its flat terrain and urbanized setting. State defensible space mandates and WUI building…
Open burning of yard waste, trash, and construction debris is prohibited in Rancho Cordova. SMAQMD Rule 421 and district no-burn rules, combined with Metro Fire regulations…
Rancho Cordova permits residential fire pits subject to Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District standards and California Fire Code Section 307. Fire pits must be under 3 feet in diameter…
All fireworks including so-called safe and sane are banned within Rancho Cordova. Possession, sale, or discharge of any consumer firework is prohibited year-round. Violators face steep…
Propane (LP-gas) storage in unincorporated Sacramento County follows the California Fire Code Chapter 61 as enforced by the local fire agency. Small portable cylinders for grills and…
Amplified music audible beyond 50 feet from the source in residential areas violates Rancho Cordova Municipal Code Chapter 9.44. Special events require a permit from the city, and…
Vehicle noise in Rancho Cordova is regulated by California Vehicle Code Sections 27150 through 27160, which require functional mufflers and prohibit modified exhaust systems. Local…
Commercial and industrial noise in Rancho Cordova is limited at the receiving property line based on zoning. Industrial uses near the Highway 50 corridor and former Aerojet/Mather…
Rancho Cordova lies directly adjacent to Mather Airport, a former Air Force Base now operated by Sacramento County as a cargo and general aviation facility. Aircraft noise is preempted…
Rancho Cordova allows leaf blowers during general noise-permitted hours (7 AM to 7 PM) but, like all California cities, is subject to AB 1346 which banned the sale of new gas-powered…
Construction in Rancho Cordova is permitted Monday through Saturday from 7 AM to 7 PM and prohibited on Sundays and legal holidays under Municipal Code Chapter 9.44. Powered equipment…
Rancho Cordova enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under Municipal Code Chapter 9.44. Noise audible beyond property lines during these hours is a code violation. Daytime…
Persistent dog barking in Rancho Cordova is a nuisance under Sacramento County Animal Services rules, which the city contracts for enforcement. Barking lasting 20 minutes continuously…
County Code Section 6.68.070 sets exterior noise standards for unincorporated Sacramento County: 55 dBA during the day (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and 50 dBA at night (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) in…
Outdoor music in unincorporated Sacramento County is held to the Chapter 6.68 exterior noise standards, with the residential limit reduced 5 dBA because it is music. After 10 p.m. the…
Rancho Cordova residential height limits are typically 30 to 35 feet in single-family zones and 2 stories maximum.
Rancho Cordova residential setbacks in standard single-family zones are typically 20 feet front, 5 feet side, and 15 to 20 feet rear.
Lot coverage in Rancho Cordova residential zones is typically capped at 40 to 50 percent of lot area for all buildings combined.
Garage sale signs in Rancho Cordova must be posted on the sale property or by permission on private property, must not exceed a few square feet, and must be removed immediately after…
Political signs on private property in Rancho Cordova are protected speech and may not be banned or subjected to more restrictive size limits than other temporary signs. Signs are…
Holiday decorations and seasonal displays on private residential property in Rancho Cordova are generally exempt from sign permit requirements and are subject only to safety, light…
California SB 1383 mandates organic waste diversion from all Rancho Cordova residents and businesses. Food scraps and yard trimmings must go in the green organics cart, and…
Republic Services provides on-call bulky item pickup for Rancho Cordova residents, with limited free pickups per year for large items like furniture, mattresses, and appliances. Extra…
Trash, recycling, and organics carts must be stored out of public view between collection days. Storage in front yards or visible from the street is a property maintenance violation…
Republic Services provides weekly curbside collection of garbage, recycling, and organics for Rancho Cordova residents under an exclusive franchise agreement. Carts must be placed at…
Under California SB 1383, unincorporated Sacramento County provides weekly organics collection. Since July 2022 the green cart accepts food scraps, food-soiled paper, and yard…
Owners of vacant lots in Rancho Cordova must maintain them free of weeds, trash, and fire hazards. Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District weed abatement and Code Enforcement can order…
Rancho Cordova residents may hold garage sales without a permit but are limited to a small number per year with size, duration, and signage restrictions under the municipal code.
Refuse containers stored in public view between collection days are a property maintenance violation in Rancho Cordova. Code Enforcement may cite homeowners whose carts remain visible…
Rancho Cordova enforces property maintenance standards that prohibit blight including junk vehicles, overgrown vegetation, accumulated debris, and graffiti. Code Enforcement can issue…
Rancho Cordova does not experience measurable annual snowfall and has no snow removal ordinance. Property owners are generally responsible for keeping sidewalks free of obstructions…
Unincorporated Sacramento County treats overgrown and dead weeds/grass as a nuisance when dead vegetation exceeds 12 inches over more than 50% of the visible yard. During the dry…
SB 946 limits where Rancho Cordova can prohibit sidewalk and mobile food vending. Restrictions must be tied to objective health, safety, or welfare concerns.
Food trucks in Rancho Cordova need a Sacramento County Environmental Management Department health permit, a city business license, and a CDTFA seller permit.
Rancho Cordova Municipal Code Title 22 (adopting Sacramento County grading standards) requires a grading permit for any earthwork over 50 cubic yards or cuts/fills over 3 feet…
Construction sites in Rancho Cordova disturbing one acre or more must enroll in the California Construction General Permit and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
Rancho Cordova complies with the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board NPDES MS4 permit. Illicit discharges to storm drains are prohibited.
Rancho Cordova participates in the National Flood Insurance Program. Areas near the American River and Morrison Creek fall within FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas.
The California Coastal Act, Public Resources Code sections 30000 through 30900, requires Coastal Development Permits for nearly all work in the coastal zone and gives the Coastal…
Rancho Cordova parks operated by the Cordova Recreation and Park District close at dusk or posted hours (typically sunset or 10 PM) and are off-limits overnight except for permitted…
Rancho Cordova enforces a juvenile curfew prohibiting minors under 18 from being in public places between late night and early morning hours without a parent, guardian, or authorized…
Rancho Cordova does not maintain a general rental registration program for long-term residential rentals. Landlords must comply with state landlord-tenant law and obtain a city…
Rancho Cordova has no local rent control. California AB 1482 applies statewide, limiting annual rent increases to 5 percent plus regional CPI (max 10 percent) and requiring just cause…
Rancho Cordova rental housing is covered by California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482), which requires just cause to terminate tenancies after 12 months of occupancy and caps annual…
California evictions run through the unlawful detainer process. Under Code of Civil Procedure § 1161, nonpayment requires a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit (excluding weekends and…
California landlords must keep rentals fit to live in. Civil Code §§ 1941 and 1941.1, reinforced by Green v. Superior Court, imply a warranty of habitability covering plumbing, heat…
California Civil Code § 1954 limits when a landlord may enter a rented home. Except in emergencies, abandonment, or with tenant consent, the landlord must give reasonable written…
California sets no fixed dollar or percentage cap on rent late fees, but a late fee in a residential lease is treated as liquidated damages. Under Civil Code § 1671, such a fee is…
To end a California month-to-month tenancy, a tenant gives 30 days' written notice. A landlord gives 30 days if the tenant has lived there under a year, or 60 days if a year or more…
California requires written notice before raising a month-to-month tenant's rent. Under Civ. Code § 827, increases of 10% or less in 12 months need 30 days' notice; increases above 10%…
As of July 1, 2024, California landlords may collect no more than one month's rent as a security deposit, regardless of whether the unit is furnished. The deposit, minus any lawful…
California adverse possession requires five years of continuous, open, hostile possession AND payment of all property taxes during that period under Code of Civil Procedure § 325. A…
Rancho Cordova outdoor lighting must be shielded and directed downward to minimize light pollution. The city zoning code requires cutoff fixtures for commercial and new residential…
Light trespass from one property onto another in Rancho Cordova is addressed as a nuisance under the municipal code. Complaints are handled by Code Enforcement.
Commercial drone operators in Rancho Cordova must hold FAA Part 107 certification and obtain LAANC authorization for flights in Mather Airport Class D airspace covering most of the…
Recreational drone flight in Rancho Cordova is governed by FAA rules. Mather Airport's Class D airspace covers much of the city and requires LAANC authorization for drone operations.
Rancho Cordova respects No Soliciting and No Trespassing signs posted at residences. Commercial solicitors who ignore posted signs or refuse to leave commit trespass under California…
Door-to-door commercial solicitors in Rancho Cordova must register with the city or Sacramento County Sheriff and carry identification. Permitted hours are daylight only, and…
Pest control in Rancho Cordova is regulated by the California Structural Pest Control Board and Sacramento County Environmental Management. Licensed applicators required for commercial…
Scaffold work in Rancho Cordova follows the California Building Code and Cal/OSHA Title 8 requirements.
Residential and commercial elevators in Rancho Cordova are regulated by Cal/OSHA Division of Occupational Safety and Health Elevator Unit under California Labor Code sections…
Lead-based paint work in Rancho Cordova homes built before 1978 is regulated by the EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) Rule and California Health and Safety Code section…
Rancho Cordova allows permitted commercial cannabis dispensaries under a conditional use permit process with buffer zones from schools, parks, and daycare facilities. The city is one…
Adults 21 and older in Rancho Cordova may cultivate up to 6 cannabis plants per residence under California Proposition 64. The city requires cultivation to occur indoors and out of…
California Civil Code 714, the Solar Rights Act, prohibits HOAs in Rancho Cordova from banning solar panels.
Rancho Cordova offers expedited solar permit processing under California AB 2188 and SB 379. Standard residential rooftop solar permits are approved within 3 business days.
HOAs in Rancho Cordova enforce CC&Rs under Davis-Stirling. Before imposing fines or discipline, the board must provide written notice and a hearing under Civil Code 5855, and any…
HOAs in Rancho Cordova are governed by the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (Civil Code sections 4000-6150). Board meetings must be open to members, noticed at least 4…
HOA assessments in Rancho Cordova are governed by Civil Code 5600-5740. Annual regular assessment increases are capped at 20 percent without member vote (Civil Code 5605), and special…
HOA architectural review in Rancho Cordova is governed by Civil Code 4765, which requires associations to adopt fair, reasonable, written procedures and decide applications in good…
HOA disputes in Rancho Cordova follow Davis-Stirling mandatory procedures. Internal Dispute Resolution (IDR) under Civil Code 5900-5920 is available at member request at no charge, and…
California HOAs may fine members for rule violations, but only under a published schedule of fines and after strict due-process steps. Civil Code section 5855 requires written notice…
California overrides HOA governing documents on several owner protections. The Davis-Stirling Act and related Civil Code sections bar HOAs from prohibiting solar systems, U.S. flag…
Rancho Cordova has no cryptocurrency-mining ordinance. A commercial mining facility is regulated as a data center - sited in an M-1 or M-2 industrial zone by similar-use determination…
Rancho Cordova has no data-center ordinance and no named data-center use. Data centers locate in the city's M-1 light-industrial and M-2 heavy-industrial base zones, classified by…
Rancho Cordova's own noise ordinance, Municipal Code Chapter 6.68, caps exterior noise at a residential property line at 55 dBA daytime (7 a.m.-10 p.m.) and 50 dBA overnight (10 p.m.-7…
Sacramento County has not adopted any moratorium, cap, or ban on data centers. New facilities are allowed in unincorporated industrial zones through the normal Zoning Code process…
Wood and charcoal smokers in unincorporated Sacramento County are treated as open-flame cooking devices under the California Fire Code: they cannot be operated on combustible balconies…
In unincorporated Sacramento County, the California Fire Code governs outdoor cooking. Section 308.1.4 prohibits operating charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices on…
Sacramento County's Tree Preservation and Protection Ordinance (County Code Chapter 19.12) requires a tree permit to remove or significantly impact protected trees, native oaks…
California provides statewide protections for native oak woodlands and heritage trees through CEQA review, Public Resources Code, and Forest Practice Rules that apply uniformly.
Common code violations in unincorporated Sacramento County include junk and debris accumulation, overgrown vegetation, junk vehicles, unpermitted construction, substandard housing…
Sacramento County Code Enforcement investigates violations of housing, zoning, and vehicle abatement laws in unincorporated areas. Complaints can be filed by calling 916-874-6444 or…
Sacramento County Code Enforcement responds to complaints based on severity. Initial investigations typically begin within 5-10 business days for standard complaints. Health and safety…
Most renovation work in unincorporated Sacramento County requires building permits. Cosmetic changes are exempt. Structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work all require…
Fences that comply with Sacramento County zoning standards (Section 5.2.5) are exempt from building permits. Standard residential fences up to 6 feet are typically exempt. Fences must…
In unincorporated Sacramento County, storage sheds under 120 sq ft without electrical or plumbing are generally exempt from building permits. Sheds must meet setback, height, and…
Small ground-level decks and patios in Sacramento County may be exempt from permits under certain conditions. Elevated decks over 30 inches above grade require building permits…
Sacramento County does not have a specific bamboo ban, but running bamboo that encroaches onto neighboring properties is considered a nuisance. Property owners are responsible for…
Sacramento County follows California's CDFA noxious weed list and Cal-IPC invasive plant inventory. Key invasive species in the Sacramento region include yellow starthistle, Scotch…
Front-yard food gardens are protected under California law (AB 2561) and cannot be banned by Sacramento County. Gardens must be maintained and not create nuisance conditions…
Security cameras are legal on private property in Sacramento County. Video-only recording in public-facing areas is permitted without consent. Audio recording triggers California's…
California is a two-party (all-party) consent state under Penal Code 632. Recording any confidential communication without all parties' consent is a crime. This applies to phone calls…
Sacramento County allows residential fences up to 6 feet in rear and side yards. Front yard fences are regulated by the zoning code (Section 5.2.5). Privacy fences help establish legal…
California sets a statewide minimum wage floor under Labor Code 1182.12, $16.90 per hour for all employers as of January 2026. Local governments are not preempted and may set higher…
California's Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act under Labor Code 245-249 mandates paid sick leave for nearly all employees statewide. SB 616 (2023) raised the minimum to 40 hours…
California regulates concealed carry weapons licenses statewide under Penal Code 26150 through 26225. Senate Bill 2 (2023) imposes uniform sensitive-place restrictions and applicant…
California preempts most local firearm regulation under Government Code 53071 and Penal Code 25605, reserving licensing, registration, and manufacture authority to the state. However…
California broadly prohibits open carry of firearms statewide under Penal Code 25850 (loaded firearms in public) and Penal Code 26350 (open carry of unloaded handguns). The prohibition…
California prohibits carrying loaded firearms in vehicles statewide under Penal Code 25400 and 25850. Unloaded handguns transported in private vehicles must be in a locked container or…
California prohibits state and local governments from requiring private employers to use the federal E-Verify system except where federal law mandates it, under Labor Code 2812. The…
The California Values Act (SB 54, 2017) codified at Government Code 7284-7284.12 limits state and local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. It applies…
The California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Williamson Act), Government Code 51200-51297.4, allows landowners to enter contracts with counties restricting land to agricultural use…
The California Right to Farm Act under Civil Code 3482.5 protects established agricultural operations from nuisance lawsuits brought by neighbors who moved in after farming began. The…
California prohibits grocery stores and large retailers from providing single-use plastic carryout bags under Public Resources Code 42280-42288, enacted by SB 270 (2014) and ratified…
California restricts expanded polystyrene food containers statewide through SB 54 (2022) packaging requirements under Public Resources Code 42040-42081. The law mandates that…
California Public Resources Code 42270-42273, enacted by AB 1884 (2018), prohibits full-service restaurants from providing single-use plastic straws unless requested by the customer…
California prohibits sale of tobacco and vapor products to anyone under 21 statewide under Business and Professions Code 22958, enacted by SBX2-7 in 2016. The Tobacco 21 standard…
California bans retail sale of most flavored tobacco products statewide under Health and Safety Code 104559.5, enacted by SB 793 (2020) and upheld by voters via Proposition 31 in…
California requires statewide licensing of tobacco and vape retailers under the STAKE Act and the Cigarette and Tobacco Products Licensing Act. Business and Professions Code 22970…