Time- Dated Material GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW California Regulatory Notice Register REGISTER 2026, NUMBER 24–Z PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUNE 12, 2026 PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS TITLE 2. FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION Conflict–of–Interest Code — Notice File Number Z2026–0602–05 ......................................... 777 AMENDMENT MULTI–COUNTY: Tahoe City Public Utility District TITLE 3. DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE Fruit and Vegetable Standardization — Notice File Number Z2026–0529–01 ................................. 778 TITLE 3.

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE Pink Bollworm Interior Quarantine Repeal — Notice File Number Z2026–0529–02 ........................... 780 TITLE 3. DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE Lethal Yellowing and Lethal Decline of Palm Exterior Quarantine — Notice File Number Z2026–0601–01 ......... 783 TITLE 3. DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE Guava Root–Knot Nematode Eradication Area — Notice File Number Z2026–0601–02 ........................ 785 TITLE 3. DEPARTMENT OF PESTICIDE REGULATION Enforcement Response — Notice File Number Z2026–0602–04 ............................................ 788 TITLE 4.

DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL Administrative Withdrawal — Notice File Number Z2026–0602–08 ........................................ 792 TITLE 4. DEPARTMENT OF CANNABIS CONTROL Group Tagging of Cannabis Plants — Notice File Number Z2026–0602–01 .................................. 795 TITLE 5. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Extended School Year — Notice File Number Z2026–0512–01 ............................................ 797 (Continued on next page)

TITLE 10. DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE Long–Term Solvency Planning — Notice File Number Z2026–0602–03 ..................................... 801 TITLE 11. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Firearm Ownership Reporting Fees — Notice File Number Z2026–0602–02 ................................. 806 TITLE 14. BOARD OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION Work Completion Report in Emergency Notice Timber Operations, 2026 — Notice File Number Z2026–0602–07 ................................................................................. 809 TITLE 14.

BOARD OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION Geographically Overlapping Harvesting Permits — Notice File Number Z2026–0602–09 ...................... 813 GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Consistency Determination Number 2080R–2026–007–01, South Fork Lost River Streamflow and Habitat Enhancement Project, Mendocino County ...................................................... 818 RULEMAKING PETITION DECISIONS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION Concerning Petition from Neil Stone Regarding Special Incarcerated Committees ............................. 821 DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES Concerning Petition from Karthik Kannappan Regarding Creating an Exemption for Canadian Citizens Applying for REAL ID ............................................................................ 822 DECISION NOT TO PROCEED DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL Concerning Notice of Proposed Rulemaking re: Manifest Exemption, Notice Originally Published on June 6, 2025, Notice Register 2025, Number 23–Z ...................................................... 823

SUMMARY OF REGULATORY ACTIONS Regulations filed with Secretary of State .............................................................. 823 The California Regulatory Notice Register is an official state publication of the Office of Administrative Law containing notices of proposed regulatory actions by state regulatory agencies to adopt, amend or repeal regulations contained in the California Code of Regulations. The effective period of a notice of proposed regulatory action by a state agency in the California Regulatory Notice Register shall not exceed one year [Government Code § 11346.4(b)].

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CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 777 PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS Information contained in this document is published as received from agencies and is not edited by Thomson Reuters. TITLE 2.

FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fair Po - litical Practices Commission, pursuant to the au - thority vested in it by Sections 82011, 87303, and 87304 of the Government Code to review proposed conflict–of–interest codes, will review the proposed/ amended conflict–of–interest codes of the following: CONFLICT–OF–INTEREST CODES AMENDMENT MULTI–COUNTY: Tahoe City Public Utility District A written comment period has been established commencing on June 12, 2026, and closing on July 27, 2026.

Written comments should be directed to the Fair Political Practices Commission, Attention: Maia Kocinsky–Kirkham, 1102 Q Street, Suite 3050, Sacra- mento, California 95811. At the end of the 45–day comment period, the pro - posed conflict–of–interest code will be submitted to the Commission’s Executive Director for their review, unless any interested person or their duly authorized representative requests, no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written comment period, a public hear- ing before the full Commission.

If a public hearing is requested, the proposed code will be submitted to the Commission for review. The Executive Director of the Commission will review the above–referenced conflict–of–interest code, proposed pursuant to Government Code Sec - tion 87300, which designate, pursuant to Government Code

Section 87302, employees who must disclose certain investments, interests in real property and income. The Executive Director of the Commission, upon their own motion or at the request of any interested person, will approve, or revise and approve, or re - turn the proposed code to the agency for revision and re–submission within 60 days without further notice. Any interested person may present statements, ar - guments, or comments, in writing to the Executive Director of the Commission, relative to review of the proposed conflict–of–interest code.

Any written com - ments must be received no later than July 27, 2026. If a public hearing is to be held, oral comments may be presented to the Commission at the hearing. COST TO LOCAL AGENCIES There shall be no reimbursement for any new or in- creased costs to local government which may result from compliance with these codes because these are not new programs mandated on local agencies by the codes since the requirements described herein were mandated by the Political Reform Act of 1974. There- fore, they are not “costs mandated by the state” as de- fined in Government Code

Section 17514. EFFECT ON HOUSING COSTS AND BUSINESSES Compliance with the codes has no potential effect on housing costs or on private persons, businesses, or small businesses. AUTHORITY Government Code Sections 82011, 87303 and 87304 provide that the Fair Political Practices Com - mission as the code–reviewing body for the above conflict–of–interest codes shall approve codes as sub- mitted, revise the proposed code, and approve it as revised, or return the proposed code for revision and re–submission.

REFERENCE Government Code Sections 87300 and 87306 provide that agencies shall adopt and promulgate conflict–of–interest codes pursuant to the Political Re- form Act and amend their codes when change is ne - cessitated by changed circumstances. CONTACT Any inquiries concerning the proposed conflict–of–interest code should be made to Maia Kocinsky–Kirkham, Fair Political Practices Commission, 1102 Q Street, Suite 3050, Sacramen - to, California 95811, or email mkocinsky–kirkham@ fppc.ca.gov.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 778 AVAILABILITY OF PROPOSED CONFLICT–OF–INTEREST CODES Copies of the proposed conflict–of–interest codes may be obtained from the Commission offices or the respective agency. Requests for copies from the Com- mission should be made to Maia Kocinsky–Kirkham, Fair Political Practices Commission, 1102 Q Street, Suite 3050, Sacramento, California 95811, or email mkocinsky–kirkham@fppc.ca.gov. TITLE 3.

DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STANDARDIZATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the California Department of Food and Agriculture (Department OR CDFA) proposes to amend regulations as described below within the California Code of Regulations Title 3 (3 CCR), Division 3,

Chapter 1, Subchapter 4, Arti - cles 4 and 22, Sections 1380.19, 1430.26, and 1430.27. PUBLIC HEARING The Department has not scheduled a public hear - ing on this proposed action. However, any interest - ed person or his or her duly authorized representative may request a public hearing on this proposed action by submitting a written request no later than 15 days before the close of the written comment period noted below.

WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any interested person, or his or her authorized rep - resentative, may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulatory action to the Department by mail or email. The written comment period will close on July 27, 2026. The Department will only consider comments received by that date.

Submit written com - ments to: Sarah Cardoni, Branch Analyst Inspection and Compliance Branch California Department of Food and Agriculture 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Email: sarah.cardoni@cdfa.ca.gov Telephone: (916) 597–6894 Following the written comment period or public hearing, if one is requested, and after considering all comments, objections, and recommendations regard - ing the proposed actions, the Department, at its own motion or at the request of any interested person, may adopt the proposal substantially as set forth without further notice.

AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Sections 407 and 42682 of the Food and Agricul - tural Code authorize the Department to adopt these proposed regulations. The proposed regulations im - plement, interpret, and make specific Sections 42941 of the Food and Agricultural Code. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW California’s standard container requirements for citrus are established under the Food and Agricultur - al Code and implemented through regulations in Ti - tle 3, California Code of Regulations (CCR), Division 3,

Chapter 1, Subchapter 4. These regulations specify the types of containers authorized for use in packing and shipping citrus, uniformity requirements, size and count standards, and related packing provisions nec - essary to promote consistency, quality, and fair trade practices across the citrus industry. This rulemaking action updates several citrus–related regulations to incorporate the conclu - sion of the experimental permit period for Contain - er 60 and to formally authorize its continued use as a standard container for grapefruit packed using the volume–fill method.

State law allows only limited commercial use of an experimental container for up to three years. After that period, a container must be adopted by regulation to remain in use. The citrus in - dustry has completed the required experimental use period demonstrating the effectiveness, stability, and efficiency of Container 60, necessitating its addition to existing regulatory provisions governing grapefruit packing standards. The proposed amendments will: Expand Allowable Standard Containers This action adds grapefruit as an authorized com - modity for Container 60 under

Section 1380.19. Con - tainer 60 has shown improved stability and reduced pack pressure during shipment, enhancing grapefruit quality and reducing damage and waste. Its adoption provides the industry with an additional standard con- tainer for grapefruit. Align Size, Count, and Average Diameter Standards Amendments to

Section 1430.26 add Container 60 to the existing grapefruit count and average diame - ter tables. This incorporation ensures uniform sizing standards across all authorized grapefruit containers, helping limit damage during shipment and improving fruit condition upon delivery to consumers.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 779 Update Standard Container Requirements for Grapefruit Amendments to

Section 1430.27 add Contain - er 60 to the list of standard grapefruit containers. This update ensures consistency between the stan - dard container

definitions in

Section 1380.19 and the commodity–specific requirements in

Article 22. The primary objective of this rulemaking is to fi - nalize the transition of Container 60 from experimen - tal to standard container status, enhance packing ef - ficiency, reduce fruit damage, and provide the citrus industry with an additional stable, effective container option for grapefruit shipments. Adoption of the con - tainer will support product quality, reduce waste, and promote consistency throughout the grapefruit supply chain. The proposed regulations are consistent with ex - isting California law and do not conflict with federal requirements.

They update state provisions to main - tain clarity, ensure regulatory alignment, and support industry practices that promote high–quality citrus products for consumers. CONSISTENCY EVALUATION During the process of developing these regulations and amendments, the Department has conducted a search of any similar regulations on this topic and has concluded that these regulations are neither inconsis - tent nor incompatible with existing state regulations. PLAIN ENGLISH REQUIREMENT The Department prepared the proposed regulations pursuant to the standard of clarity provided in Gov - ernment Code

Section 11349 and the plain English re- quirements of Government Code Sections 11342.580 and 11346.2(a) (1). The proposed regulations are writ- ten to be easily understood by the individuals that will use them. DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION The Department has made the following initial determinations: Mandate on local agencies and school districts: None. Cost or savings to any state agency: None. Cost to any local agency or school district which must be reimbursed in accordance with Government Code sections 17500 through 17630: None.

Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: None. Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: None. Significant, statewide adverse economic impact di - rectly affecting business including the ability of Cali - fornia businesses to compete with businesses in other states: None. Cost impacts on a representative private person or business: The Department is not aware of any cost im- pacts that a representative private person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. Significant effect on housing costs: None.

RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ASSESSMENT/ANALYSIS Government Code

Section 11346.3(b) (1) requires state agencies to assess the potential economic im - pacts on California businesses and individuals when proposing to adopt or amend any administrative regu- lation. The CDFA concludes:

(1) It is likely that the proposal would not create or eliminate jobs within the state.

(2) It is likely that the proposal will not create new businesses or eliminate existing businesses with - in the state.

(3) It is likely that the proposal will not expand busi- nesses currently doing business within the state.

(4) It is likely the proposal will benefit the health and welfare of California residents, worker safety, and the environment. The proposed action adds a new standard container for grapefruit packed us - ing the volume–fill method, which is designed to reduce pack pressure and minimize fruit damage. Improved fruit quality and reduced waste support consumer confidence and decrease the amount of fruit discarded due to damage.

Additionally, more stable and efficient containers can enhance han - dling safety for workers and reduce the likelihood of product loss during transport, indirectly bene - fiting environmental sustainability by decreasing waste and improving resource efficiency. SMALL BUSINESS DETERMINATION The Department has initially determined that the proposed changes to the regulations would result in no added costs to small businesses affected by these pro - posed changes. This proposed regulatory action would allow packers to pack utilizing a more efficient and stable container.

In addition, the proposed regulatory actions were initiated at the request of the impacted industry. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES In accordance with Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (13), the Department must determine that

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 780 no reasonable alternative it considered or that has oth- erwise been identified and brought to the attention of the Department would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed or would be as effective and less burdensome to affect - ed private persons than the proposed action or would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law.

The Department invites interested persons to pres - ent statements or arguments with respect to alterna - tives to the proposed regulations during the written comment period.

CONTACT PERSONS Written comments and inquiries concerning the substance of the proposed regulation, initial statement of reasons, proposed actions, location of the rulemak - ing file, or a request for a public hearing should be di- rected to: Sarah Cardoni, Branch Analyst Inspection and Compliance Branch California Department of Food and Agriculture 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Email: sarah.cardoni@cdfa.ca.gov Telephone: (916) 597–6894 The backup contact person for these inquiries is: Marcee L.

Yount, Branch Chief Inspection and Compliance Branch California Department of Food and Agriculture 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Email: marcee.yount@cdfa.ca.gov Telephone: (916) 900–5030 Please direct requests for copies of the proposed text of the regulations, the initial statement of reason, the modified text of the regulation, if any, or other infor - mation upon which the rulemaking is based to Sarah Cardoni at the above address.

AVAILABILITY OF STATEMENT OF REASONS, TEXT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS, AND RULEMAKING FILE The Department will have the entire rulemaking file available for inspection and copying throughout the rulemaking process. A copy of this notice, the pro- posed regulation text, and the initial statement of rea - sons may be obtained by contacting Sarah Cardoni at the address provided in the “Contact Persons” section.

AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET Copies of the notice of proposed action, the initial statement of reasons, and the proposed regulation text in underline and strikeout can be accessed through the Department’s website: https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/is/ regulations/ic_regulations.html#Standardization . AVAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT After considering all timely and relevant comments received during the written comment period, the De - partment may adopt the proposed regulations substan- tially as described in this notice.

If the Department makes modifications which differ, but are sufficient - ly related to the originally proposed text, it will make the modified text (with the changes clearly indicat - ed) available to the public for at least 15 days prior to amendment. Please send requests for copies of any modified regulations to the attention of Sarah Cardoni at the address provided in the “Contact Persons” sec - tion. The Department will accept written comments on the modified regulations for 15 days after the date on which they are made available.

AVAILABILITY OF FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS Upon its completion, copies of the final statement of reasons may be obtained by contacting Sarah Car - doni at the address provided in the “Contact Persons” section. TITLE 3. DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE PINK BOLLWORM INTERIOR QUARANTINE REPEAL The California Department of Food and Agricul - ture (Department) proposes to repeal Title 3 Califor - nia Code of Regulations (CCR) Sections 3409, Pink Bollworm Interior Quarantine. This repeal of these regulations is intended to address the obligation of the Department to regulate the agricultural industry in California.

PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing is not scheduled. However, a pub - lic hearing will be held if any interested person, or his or her duly authorized representative, submits a writ - ten request for a public hearing to the Department no

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 781 later than 15 days prior to the close of the written com- ment period. WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any interested person or their authorized represen - tative may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulations to the Department. Comments may be submitted by USPS, FAX or email. The writ - ten comment period closes on July 27, 2026. The De - partment will consider only comments received at the Department offices by that date or postmarked no later than July 27, 2026.

Submit comments to: Erin Lovig, Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor California Department of Food and Agriculture Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 654–1017 Permits@cdfa.ca.gov Questions regarding the substance of the pro - posed regulation should be directed to Erin Lovig. In her absence, you may contact Rachel Avila at (916) 698–2947 or Rachel.Avila@cdfa.ca.gov. AUTHORITY The Department proposes to repeal Sections 3409, pursuant to the authority vested by Sections 401 and 407 of the Food and Agricultural Code (FAC).

REFERENCE The Department proposes this action to implement, interpret and make specific Sections 407, 5301, and 5302 of the FAC. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW In November 2025, the Department ceased enforce- ment of this regulation following the successful eradi- cation of Pink Bollworm from commercial cotton pro- duction areas and the subsequent declaration of erad - ication by both state and federal authorities. As a re - sult, the quarantine is no longer deemed necessary to protect California’s cotton industry. EXISTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS Existing law, FAC

Section 407, provides that the Secretary may adopt such regulations as are reason - ably necessary to carry out the provisions of this code that the Secretary is directed or authorized to admin - ister or enforce. Existing law, FAC

Section 407, provides that the Secretary may adopt such regulations as are reason - ably necessary to carry out the provisions of this code that the Secretary is directed or authorized to admin - ister or enforce. Existing law, FAC

Section 5301, provides that the di- rector may establish, maintain, and enforce such quar- antine regulations as he deems necessary to protect the agricultural industry of this state from pests. The regulations may establish a quarantine at the boundar- ies of this state or elsewhere within the state. Existing law, FAC

Section 5302 provides that the di- rector may make and enforce such regulations as he deems necessary to prevent any plant or thing which is, or is liable to be, infested or infected by, or which might act as a carrier of, any pest, from passing over any quarantine line which is established and pro - claimed pursuant to this division. Existing law, FAC

Section 5322 provides that the director may establish, maintain, and enforce quaran - tine, eradication, and such other regulations as are in his or her opinion necessary to circumscribe and ex - terminate or prevent the spread of any pest which is described in

Section 5321. ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OF THE PROPOSED REPEAL While there are no monetary benefits from the re - peal of these regulations, it is the Department’s re - sponsibility to repeal regulations that no longer serve a purpose. In this would also prevent confusion with the public and bring clarity and transparency in this area. There are no existing, comparable federal regula - tions or statutes. EVALUATION OF INCONSISTENCY/ INCOMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING STATE REGULATIONS As required by Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (3) (D), the Department has conducted an evaluation of this regulations repeal and has deter - mined that they are not inconsistent or incompatible with existing state regulations. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Prior to conducting any action authorized by this regulation, the Department shall comply with the Cal- ifornia Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (Public Resources Code

Section 21000 et seq. as amended) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations

Section 15000 et seq.).

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 782 DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION The Department has made the following initial determinations: Mandate on local agencies or school districts: None. Cost or savings to any state agency: None. Cost to any local agency or school district requiring reimbursement pursuant to Gov. Code

sec. 17500 et seq. (Gov. Code

sec. 11346.5(a) (6).): None. Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: None. Cost or savings in federal funding to the State: None. Cost impacts on a representative private person or business: The agency is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative person or business would neces - sarily incur in reasonable compliance with the pro - posed action.

Significant, statewide adverse economic impact di - rectly affecting businesses, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states: The cost impacts are expected to be none and minimal/non–consequential. The Department makes the initial determination that the proposed ac - tion will not have a significant, statewide adverse eco- nomic impact. Significant effect on housing costs: None.

Small business determination: The proposed action will not affect small business because this action is a regulation repeal and does not require reporting, re - cordkeeping, or compliance by businesses. RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS/ASSESSMENT The repeal of these regulations will cease any activ- ities from the Department regarding Pink Bollworm, due to its eradication.

The Department has made an assessment that the adoption of these regulations will help maintain the economic baseline and (1) will have no significant im- pact on the creation or elimination of jobs in the State of California, (2) will have no impact on the creation or elimination of businesses within the State of Cal - ifornia, (3) will have no impact on the expansion of businesses within the State of California, (4) will ben- efit the health and welfare of California residents by avoiding confusion and duplication with forthcom - ing adoption of

section 3591.32 and bring clarity and transparency, (5) will have no impact on the state’s en- vironment, and (6) is not expected to benefit workers’ safety.

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES The Department must determine that no reasonable alternative it considered or that has otherwise been identified and brought to its attention would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the ac- tion is proposed, would be as effective and less bur - densome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected pri- vate persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law. The Department invites interested persons to pres - ent alternatives during the written comment period.

AVAILABILITY OF STATEMENT OF REASONS, TEXT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS, AND RULEMAKING FILE The Department has prepared an initial statement of reasons for the proposed action and has made avail- able all the information upon which its proposal is based and the express terms of the proposed action. The Department has posted the information regarding this proposed regulatory action on its Internet website (www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/Regulations.html). A copy of the initial statement of reasons and the proposed reg - ulations in underline and strikeout form may be ob - tained upon request.

The location of the information on which the proposal is based may also be obtained upon request. In addition, the final statement of rea - sons will be available upon request. Requests should be directed to the contact named herein. AVAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT After the comment period and considering all timely and relevant comments received, the Department may adopt the proposed regulations substantially as de - scribed in this notice.

If the Department makes modi - fications which are sufficiently related to the original- ly proposed text, it will make the modified text (with the changes clearly indicated) available to the public for at least 15 days before the Department adopts the regulations as revised. Any person interested may obtain a copy of said regulations prior to the date of adoption by contacting the agency officer named here- in. The Department will accept written comments on the modified regulations for 15 days after the date on which they are made available.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 783 AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS Upon its completion, copies of the Final Statement of Reasons may be obtained by contacting the agency officer named herein. TITLE 3. DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE LETHAL DECLINE OF PALM EXTERIOR QUARANTINE The California Department of Food and Agriculture (Department) proposes to amend Title 3, California Code of Regulations (CCR)

Section 3282 Lethal Yel - lowing and Lethal Decline of Palm Exterior Quaran - tine to update the host list and add the pest’s current name. PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing is not scheduled. However, a pub - lic hearing will be held if any interested person, or his or her duly authorized representative, submits a writ - ten request for a public hearing to the Department no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written com- ment period. WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any interested person or his or her authorized rep - resentative may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulations to the Department.

Com - ments may be submitted by USPS, FAX or email. The written comment period closes July 27, 2026. The De- partment will consider only comments received at the Department offices by that date or postmarked no later than July 27, 2026, 2026. Submit comments to: Erin Lovig, Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor California Department of Food and Agriculture Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916)–403–6650 Permits@cdfa.ca.gov Questions regarding the substance of the pro - posed regulation should be directed to Erin Lovig.

In her absence, you may contact Rachel Avila at (916) 698–2947 or rachel.avila@cdfa.ca.gov. Unless there are substantial changes to the proposed regulations prior to adoption, the Department of Food and Agriculture may adopt the proposal as set forth in this notice without further notice to the public. Follow- ing the public hearing, if one is requested, or follow - ing the written comment period if none is requested, the Department, at its own motion, or at the instance of any interested person, may adopt the proposal sub - stantially as set forth without further notice.

AUTHORITY The Department proposes to amend

Section 3282 pursuant to the authority vested by Sections 407 5301, and 5302 of the Food and Agricultural Code (FAC). REFERENCE The Department proposes this action to implement, interpret and make specific Sections 5301 and 5302 of the FAC. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW This amendment will enable the Department to minimize the chance of lethal yellowing being moved outside any active quarantine zone by having a host list that reflects current knowledge of palm suscepti - bility.

To do so the current host list within the regula - tion has been updated with three species that were not previously included, these species are: ● Bismarckia sp., Bismarck Palm ● Roystonea regia, Royal palm ● Wodyetia bifurcate, Foxtail Palm These three species were found infected with lethal yellowing in a 2014 paper (Myrie, 2014) and are not currently included in the regulation host list. By add - ing these species the Department reduce opportunity for this pathogen to enter the state and infect estab - lished palm trees and palm tree nurseries.

The more recent name of the planthopper that caus- es lethal yellow, Haplaxius crudus, has also been add- ed to the regulation to keep it current with the more recent scientific nomenclature. EXISTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS Existing law, FAC

Section 407, provides that the Secretary may adopt such regulations as are reason - ably necessary to carry out the provisions of this code which the Secretary is directed or authorized to ad - minister or enforce. Existing law, FAC

section 5301, provides that the Secretary may establish, maintain, and enforce such quarantine regulations as they deems necessary to protect the agricultural industry of this state from pests. The regulations may establish a quarantine at

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 784 the boundaries of this state or elsewhere within the state. Existing law, FAC

section 5302, provides that the Secretary may make and enforce such regulations as they deems necessary to prevent any plant or thing which is, or is liable to be, infested or infected by, or which might act as a carrier of, any pest, from passing over any quarantine line which is established and pro- claimed pursuant to this division. ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT The amendment of this regulation provides the necessary regulatory authority for the prevention of movement of a serious plant pest which is a mandated statutory goal.

This amendment is necessary to prevent any future spread of lethal yellowing to un–infested areas of the state. The regulation benefits the environment, and the overall California economy by preventing the spread of lethal yellowing. Preventing the artificial spread of lethal yellowing economically benefits all Californians and business - es involved in the production or sale of host materi - al located outside the infested regulated area.

Tour - ism in the unregulated area is not negatively impacted by restrictions on access to parks that would be nec - essary either to prevent disease spread or to ensure protection from hazardous trees, or due to loss of the host trees that would affect parks visual aesthetic. Lo- cal governments do not face unexpected costs when they must remove infected dead or hazardous trees in parks, parkways, along roadsides or adjacent to public buildings. Homeowners do not have to use protective sprays to protect their palms or face costs for the re - moval of hazardous trees and loss of their property values.

By maintaining an accurate host list, the Depart - ment will reduce the chances of future incursions and help maintain the economic baseline. There are no known specific benefits to worker safety. There are specific benefits to the health of Califor - nia residents by making it more likely that lethal yel - lowing would be detected before an infestation can happen, and, if there is an infestation, the Department can react quickly and effectively. EVALUATION OF INCONSISTENCY/ INCOMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING STATE REGULATIONS As required by Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (3) (D), the Department has conducted an evaluation of

Section 3282 and has determined that they are not inconsistent or incompatible with existing state regulations. After conducting a review for any regulations that would relate to or affect this area, the Department has concluded that these are the only reg- ulations that concern lethal yellowing in California. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Prior to conducting any action authorized by this regulation, the Department shall comply with the Cal- ifornia Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (Public Resources Code

Section 21000 et seq. as amended) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations

Section 15000 et seq.). DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION The Department has made the following initial determinations: Mandate on local agencies or school districts: None. Cost to any local agency or school district requiring reimbursement pursuant to 17500 et seq.: None. Cost or savings to any state agency: None. Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: None. Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: None.

Cost impacts on a representative private person or business: The agency is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative person or business would neces - sarily incur in reasonable compliance with the pro - posed action. Significant, statewide adverse economic impact di - rectly affecting businesses, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states: The cost impacts are expected to be none and minimal/non–consequential. The Department makes the initial determination that the proposed ac - tion will not have a significant, statewide adverse eco- nomic impact.

Significant effect on housing costs: None. Small business determination: The proposed action will not affect small business because compliance ac - tivities are currently being performed by existing staff throughout quarantine areas within the state without any impact on small business. RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS/ASSESSMENT The amendment is designed to prevent or minimize the spread of lethal yellowing by amending

Section 3282. The Department has made an assessment that the amendment to these regulations would: (1) not create

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 785 or eliminate jobs within California, (2) not create new business or eliminate existing businesses within Cal - ifornia, (3) not affect the expansion of businesses cur- rently doing business within California, (4) is expect - ed to benefit the health and welfare of California res - idents, (5) is expected to benefit the state’s environ - ment, and (6) not expected to benefit workers’ safety.

Health and welfare: The proposed action will ben - efit the health and welfare of California residents by making is more likely that lethal yellowing would be detected before an infestation can happen, and, if there is an infestation, the Department can react quickly and effectively. Speed of response is key to eradicating an incipient pest infestation. Programmatic delays poten- tially can lead to pest quarantines, as well as increased production costs and potential job loss.

The state’s environment: The proposed action will benefit the state’s environment by increasing the chance that lethal yellowing would be detected before an infestation can happen. If the Department neglects to regulate the types of hosts, this fungus pest could spread into the local environment via the surround - ing non–agricultural ecosystems. This could adverse - ly impact private and commercial landscape plantings, local, regional, state and national parks, other recre - ational sites, open habitats, and wild lands. Affected plants could become less vigorous and may produce fewer seeds.

Plants/trees with low propagule out - put can result in major changes to plant community structure. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES The Department must determine that no reasonable alternative it considered or that has otherwise been identified and brought to its attention would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the ac- tion is proposed, would be as effective and less bur - densome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected pri- vate persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law.

The Department invites interested persons to pres - ent alternatives during the written comment period. AVAILABILITY OF STATEMENT OF REASONS, TEXT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS, AND RULEMAKING FILE The Department has prepared an initial statement of reasons for the proposed action, and has made avail - able all the information upon which its proposal is based and the express terms of the proposed action. The Department has posted the information regarding this proposed regulatory action on its Internet website (www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/Regulations.html).

A copy of the initial statement of reasons and the proposed reg - ulations in underline and strikeout form may be ob - tained upon request. The location of the information on which the proposal is based may also be obtained upon request. In addition, the final statement of rea - sons will be available upon request. Requests should be directed to the contact named herein. AVAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT After the comment period and considering all timely and relevant comments received, the Department may adopt the proposed regulations substantially as de - scribed in this notice.

If the Department makes modi - fications which are sufficiently related to the original- ly proposed text, it will make the modified text (with the changes clearly indicated) available to the public for at least 15 days before the Department adopts the regulations as revised. Any person interested may obtain a copy of said regulations prior to the date of adoption by contacting the agency officer named here- in. The Department will accept written comments on the modified regulations for 15 days after the date on which they are made available.

AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS Upon its completion, copies of the Final Statement of Reasons may be obtained by contacting the agency officer named herein. TITLE 3. DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE GUAVA ROOT–KNOT NEMATODE ERADICATION AREA The California Department of Food and Agricul - ture (Department) proposes to adopt Title 3, Califor - nia Code of Regulations (CCR)

Section 3591.34 Gua- va Root–Knot Nematode Eradication Area, which will allow the Department to create an eradication area for guava root–knot nematode if found within the State of California. PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing is not scheduled. However, a pub - lic hearing will be held if any interested person, or his or her duly authorized representative, submits a writ - ten request for a public hearing to the Department no later than 15 days prior to the close of the written com- ment period.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 786 WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any interested person or his or her authorized rep - resentative may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulations to the Department. Com - ments may be submitted by USPS, FAX or email. The written comment period closes July 27, 2026. The De- partment will consider only comments received at the Department offices by that date or postmarked no later than July 27, 2026.

Submit comments to: Erin Lovig, Senior Environmental Scientist Supervisor California Department of Food and Agriculture Plant Health and Pest Prevention Services 1220 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 403–6650 Permits@cdfa.ca.gov Questions regarding the substance of the pro - posed regulation should be directed to Erin Lovig. In her absence, you may contact Rachel Avila at (916) 698–2947 or rachel.avila@cdfa.ca.gov.

Unless there are substantial changes to the proposed regulations prior to adoption, the Department of Food and Agriculture may adopt the proposal as set forth in this notice without further notice to the public. Follow- ing the public hearing, if one is requested, or follow - ing the written comment period if none is requested, the Department, at its own motion, or at the instance of any interested person, may adopt the proposal sub - stantially as set forth without further notice. AUTHORITY The Department proposes to amend

Section 3591.34 pursuant to the authority vested by Sections 407 and 5322 of the Food and Agricultural Code (FAC). REFERENCE The Department proposes this action to implement, interpret and make specific Sections 5761, 5762 and 5763 of the FAC. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW This regulation will provide authority for the State to perform specific detection, control, and eradication activities against guava root–knot nematode in Cali - fornia.

This will allow targeted actions for eradication of guava root–knot nematode and reduce the chance of natural and artificial dispersal and the subsequent spread of the pest in California. Any eradication ac - tions taken by the Department will be in cooperation with the USDA and the affected county agricultural commissioners. EXISTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS Existing law, FAC

Section 407, provides that the Secretary may adopt such regulations as are reason - ably necessary to carry out the provisions of this code which the Secretary is directed or authorized to ad - minister or enforce. Existing law, FAC

Section 5322, provides that the Secretary may establish, maintain, and enforce quar - antine, eradication, and such other regulations as are in their opinion necessary to circumscribe and exter - minate or prevent the spread of any pest that is de - scribed in FAC

Section 5321. Existing law, FAC

Section 5761, provides that the Secretary may proclaim any portion of the state to be an eradication area with respect to the pest, prescribe the boundaries of such area, and name the pest and the hosts of the pest which are known to exist within the area, together with the means or methods which are to be used in the eradication or control of such pest. Existing law, FAC

Section 5762, provides that the Secretary may proclaim any pest with respect to which an eradication area has been proclaimed, and any stag- es of the pest, its hosts and carriers, and any premises, plants, and things infested or infected or exposed to infestation or infection with such pest or its hosts or carriers, within such area, are public nuisances, which are subject to all laws and remedies which relate to the prevention and abatement of public nuisances. Existing law, FAC

Section 5763, provides that the Secretary, or the commissioner acting under the su - pervision and direction of the director, in a

summary manner, may disinfect or take such other action, in - cluding removal or destruction, with reference to any such public nuisance, which he thinks is necessary. ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT The amendment of this regulation provides the necessary regulatory authority for the prevention of movement of a serious plant pest which is a mandated statutory goal. This amendment is necessary to prevent any future spread of guava root–knot nematode to un–infested areas of the State.

The regulation benefits the environ- ment, and the overall California economy by prevent - ing the spread of guava root–knot nematode. There are economic benefits to the State’s general fund from these regulations. Guava root–knot nem - atode, Meloidogyne enterolobii, is considered one of the most important pathogenic nematode species be - cause of its ability to overcome the plant genes that

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 787 provide resistance to the many other Meloidogyne spp. in important crops, thereby causing much great - er damage and a substantial reduction in crop yields. If guava root–knot nematode were allowed to be in- troduced into California, many agricultural industries would be severely impacted due to decreased yields. There would be rising costs associated with crop ro - tations, and increased pesticide use.

Also, if this pest were introduced, there would be a possible loss of mar- kets if other states or counties established quarantines against California agricultural products due to this pest. Several ornamental and perennial shrub plants are known or probable hosts of the nematode species. Infestations of M. enterolobii may lower biodiversity, disrupt natural plant communities, and endanger crit - ical habitats. Home gardening and ornamental plant - ings may also be impacted. Therefore, it is necessary to add

Section 3591.34 to prevent any spread of guava root–knot nematode should it be detected within the State. By adding have a statewide eradication area we will reduce the chances of future incursions and help main- tain the economic baseline. There are no known specific benefits to worker safety. There are specific benefits to the health of Califor - nia residents. EVALUATION OF INCONSISTENCY/ INCOMPATIBILITY WITH EXISTING STATE REGULATIONS As required by Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (3) (D), the Department has conducted an evaluation of

Section 3591.34 and has determined that they are not inconsistent or incompatible with existing state regulations. After conducting a review for any regulations that would relate to or affect this area, the Department has concluded that these are the only reg- ulations that concern spongy moth eradication areas in California. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Prior to conducting any action authorized by this regulation, the Department shall comply with the Cal- ifornia Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (Public Resources Code

Section 21000 et seq. as amended) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations

Section 15000 et seq.). DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION The Department has made the following initial determinations: Mandate on local agencies or school districts: None. Cost to any local agency or school district requiring reimbursement pursuant to 17500 et seq.: None. Cost or savings to any state agency: None. Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: None. Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: None.

Cost impacts on a representative private person or business: The agency is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative person or business would neces - sarily incur in reasonable compliance with the pro - posed action. Significant, statewide adverse economic impact di - rectly affecting businesses, including the ability of California businesses to compete with businesses in other states: The cost impacts are expected to be none and minimal/non–.consequential. The Department makes the initial determination that the proposed ac - tion will not have a significant, statewide adverse eco- nomic impact.

Significant effect on housing costs: None. Small business determination: The proposed action will not affect small business because compliance ac - tivities are currently being performed by existing staff throughout quarantine areas within the State without any impact on small business. RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS/ASSESSMENT The amendment is designed to prevent or minimize the spread of guava root–knot nematode by amending

Section 3591.34. The Department has made an assess- ment that the amendment to this regulation would: (1) not create or eliminate jobs within California, (2) not create new business or eliminate existing businesses within California,(3) not affect the expansion of busi - nesses currently doing business within California, (4) is expected to benefit the health and welfare of Cali - fornia residents, (5) is expected to benefit the state’s environment, and is (6) not expected to benefit work - ers’ safety.

Health and welfare: The proposed action will ben - efit the health and welfare of California residents by making it more likely that guava root–knot nematode would be detected before an infestation can happen, and, if there is an infestation, the Department can re - act quickly and effectively. Speed of response is key to eradicating an incipient pest infestation. Program - matic delays potentially can lead to pest quarantines,

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 788 as well as increased production costs and potential job loss. The state’s environment: The proposed action will benefit the state’s environment by increasing the chance that guava root–knot nematode would be de - tected and treated before an infestation happens. If the Department neglects to regulate the types of hosts, this pest could spread into the local environment via the surrounding non–agricultural ecosystems.

This could adversely impact private and commercial land - scape plantings, local, regional, state and national parks, other recreational sites, open habitats, and wild lands. Affected plants could become less vigorous and may produce fewer seeds. Plants with low propagule output can result in major changes to plant community structure.

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES The Department must determine that no reasonable alternative it considered or that has otherwise been identified and brought to its attention would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the ac- tion is proposed, would be as effective and less bur - densome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected pri- vate persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law. The Department invites interested persons to pres - ent alternatives during the written comment period.

AVAILABILITY OF STATEMENT OF REASONS, TEXT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS, AND RULEMAKING FILE The Department has prepared an initial statement of reasons for the proposed action, and has made avail - able all the information upon which its proposal is based and the express terms of the proposed action. The Department has posted the information regarding this proposed regulatory action on its Internet website (www.cdfa.ca.gov/plant/Regulations.html). A copy of the initial statement of reasons and the proposed reg - ulations in underline and strikeout form may be ob - tained upon request.

The location of the information on which the proposal is based may also be obtained upon request. In addition, the final statement of rea - sons will be available upon request. Requests should be directed to the contact named herein. AVAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT After the comment period and considering all timely and relevant comments received, the Department may adopt the proposed regulations substantially as de - scribed in this notice.

If the Department makes modi - fications which are sufficiently related to the originally proposed text, it will make the modified text (with the changes clearly indicated) available to the public for at least 15 days before the Department adopts the regu - lations as revised. Any person interested may obtain a copy of said regulations prior to the date of adoption by contact - ing the agency officer named herein. The Department will accept written comments on the modified regula - tions for 15 days after the date on which they are made available.

AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS Upon its completion, copies of the Final Statement of Reasons may be obtained by contacting the agency officer named herein. TITLE 3. DEPARTMENT OF PESTICIDE REGULATION ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE DPR REGULATION NUMBER 26–002 The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) pro- poses to adopt Title 3, California Code of Regulations (3 CCR)

section 6132 and to amend sections 6128 and 6130. The pesticide regulatory program activities af - fected by the proposal are those pertaining to pesticide enforcement. In

summary, the proposed action will revise appropriate enforcement responses to be taken by the county agricultural commissioner (CAC) each time a violation(

s) occurs to improve effectiveness and clarity of the regulations. The proposed amend - ments establish clear standards for determining penal- ty amounts, ensure that serious and repeat violations receive appropriately elevated consequences consis - tent with progressive enforcement, and reduce varia - tions in enforcement practices among counties. This proposed action will also add 3 CCR

section 6132 to require transparent reporting by DPR on the use of its pesticide use enforcement authority under Food and Agricultural Code (FAC)

section 12999.6(c). By pro - viding refined

definitions, structured penalty criteria, and explicit decision–making guidelines, the updated regulatory language improves transparency, promotes predictable and equitable enforcement outcomes, and supports DPR’s mandate to protect human health and the environment.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 789 SUBMITTAL OF COMMENTS Any interested person may present comments in writing about the proposed action to the agency con - tact person named below. DPR will accept written comments that are submitted via U.S. mail and post - marked no later than July 28, 2026. Comments re - garding this proposed action may also be transmit - ted via email to < dpr26002@cdpr.ca.gov> or via SmartComment online public comment portal at <https://cdpr.commentinput.com?id=GRjbWU6P7 > and must be received no later than July 28, 2026. Please note that under the California Public Records Act (Government Code

section 7920.000 et seq.), your written and oral comments, attachments, and any as - sociated contact information (e.g., your address, phone number, or email address) become part of the public record and can be released to the public upon request. You do not have to provide contact information when submitting a comment using the SmartComment portal.

PUBLIC HEARINGS Three virtual public hearings have been scheduled for the times and places stated below to receive oral or written comments regarding the proposed action. 1 A presentation on the proposed regulations will be given prior to the start of each hearing at the times and plac- es stated below.

DATE: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 TIME: 5:30 p.m.: Pre–hearing presentation 6:00–8:00 p.m.: Public hearing PLACE: Zoom (Virtual) Webinar ID: 832 9520 4795 Direct link to join the meeting from a web browser or Zoom client: <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83295204795?pwd=bv o62kPB8FhEUMMI5JJPg3mghbae6Y.1> One tap to join from a mobile phone: +16699009128,,83295204795# Or call from a landline: +1 669 900 9128 — and enter the Webinar ID (above) when prompted DATE: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 TIME: 9:30 a.m.: Pre–hearing presentation 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.: Public hearing PLACE: Zoom (Virtual) Webinar ID: 829 0059 2159 1 If you have special accommodation or language needs, please provide notice at least 10 business days before the pub - lic meeting by contacting the person named below.

TTY/TDD speech–to–speech users may dial 7–1–1 for the California Relay Service.

Direct link to join the meeting from a web browser or Zoom client: <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82900592159?pwd=5c 7miCEYQBwTaxHmuonDDa4el5OYcJ.1> One tap to join from a mobile phone: +16699009128,,82900592159# Or call from a landline: +1 669 900 9128 — and enter the Webinar ID (above) when prompted DATE: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 TIME: 5:30 p.m.: Pre–hearing presentation 6:00–8:00 p.m.: Public hearing PLACE: Zoom (Virtual) Webinar ID: 856 9295 3662 Direct link to join the meeting from a web browser or Zoom client: <https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85692953662?pwd=Sh wY7HDb4Nsm7vi5YuNILgkVb2dHc0.1> One tap to join from a mobile phone: +16699009128,,85692953662# Or call from a landline: +1 669 900 9128 — and enter the Webinar ID (above) when prompted A DPR representative will preside over each virtual hearing.

Persons joining the hearing through the web browser or Zoom client who wish to make comments orally during the hearing may raise their hand using the Zoom functions and make oral comments when called upon. Persons calling into the Zoom meet - ing who wish to make a comment orally during the hearing may raise their hand by dialing *9 on their phone’s dial pad. This will indicate to DPR represen - tatives that the person on the phone has raised their hand. Generally, persons will be heard in the order in which they raised their hand.

Participants will also be given instructions on how to provide oral comments once they have accessed the hearing. If persons ex - perience technical difficulties during the hearing, per- sons may electronically submit written comments through SmartComment online comment portal at <https://cdpr.commentinput.com?id=GRjbWU6P7 > or via email to < dpr26002@cdpr.ca.gov>. DPR will also accept written comments that are submitted via U.S. mail and postmarked on the day of the hearing.

If the number of persons in attendance warrants, the hearing officer may limit the time for each oral com - ment in order to allow everyone wishing to speak the opportunity to be heard. The format of submitting a public comment — orally or in writing — does not impact DPR’s consideration of, or weight given to, the comment. The virtual hearings will also be accessible via pub- lic webcast for persons who would like to watch this hearing without participating. The public webcast can

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 790 be accessed by visiting the following web address: <https://video.calepa.ca.gov/#/>. LANGUAGE ACCESS Spanish language

interpretation will be provided at the virtual public hearings on July 8, 2026, July 21, 2026, and July 28, 2026. To request

interpretation in another language or sign language services, please email your request to languageaccess@cdpr.ca.gov or call 916–322–4553 by June 23, 2026. DPR will make a best effort to accommodate the request. EFFECT ON SMALL BUSINESS DPR has determined that the proposed regulatory action does not affect small business that operates law- fully. There will be some impact to small businesses if they are found to be in violation of California pesticide laws and regulations under FAC

section 12999.5. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW DPR’s mission is to protect human health and the en- vironment by fostering sustainable pest management and regulating pesticides. FAC

section 2281 distrib - utes responsibility for pesticide use enforcement be - tween state and local authorities. The CACs and their staff, operating across 58 counties, are responsible for ensuring compliance with and enforcing pesticide use laws and regulations at the local level. The existing regulations in 3 CCR

section 6128 provide a structure for progressive discipline by authorizing the CACs to pursue compliance actions with a decision report in limited situations while also preserving their discre - tion to bypass lower–level action and pursue enforce - ment actions (fines) for a violation, as appropriate. The FAC provides that in lieu of civil prosecution by DPR, the CAC may levy a civil penalty for violations of pes- ticide use laws and regulations, as specified in FAC

section 12999.5, subdivision (

a) and its implementing regulations at 3 CCR sections 6128, 6130, and 6131. Under existing regulations, 3 CCR

section 6128 es - tablishes the enforcement response that CACs must follow each time an incident or violation of a law or regulation occurs related to the agricultural or struc - tural use of a pesticide or any use of a fumigant. The regulation defines terms and specifies the enforcement response options for violations classified under 3 CCR

section 6130. 3 CCR

section 6130 implements, interprets, and makes specific FAC

section 12999.5 by designating violations by Class (Class A, B, or

C) and assigning a fine range for each class (the maximum and minimum fine levels). CACs must use this

section to classify and set the fines within the ranges for the class for inci - dents or violations related to agricultural or structural pesticide use and all fumigant uses. The proposed regulations will amend 3 CCR sec - tions 6128 and 6130 to improve effectiveness of the CAC’s enforcement response to pesticide use vio - lations and clarity of the regulations. The proposed regulations include new

definitions, clearer refer - ral processes, expanded reporting requirements, and strengthened enforcement parameters for CACs. The proposed amendments clarify when the CAC must no- tify or involve prosecuting authorities or the Director, require referrals of multijurisdictional priority inves - tigations to the Director, and mandates initiating civil penalties based on the highest violation class.

The pro- posed amendments redefine violation classification, raise minimum fines for Class A and B violations, lengthen the compliance history a CAC must consider before taking an action, and introduce a requirement to use statewide enforcement history to increase pen - alties for repeat Class A violations. This regulatory ac- tion also requires the Director review certain notice of proposed actions and adds a new requirement in 3 CCR

section 6132 for DPR to annually report on ac - tions taken pursuant to FAC

section 12999.6. The broad objective of the proposed regulations is to ensure appropriate statewide enforcement respons - es are taken by the CAC each time a violation(

s) oc - curs related to agricultural or structural use of a pes - ticide and any use of a fumigant. The proposed action provides a benefit to the public, including California residents, and the environment by strengthening en - forcement response regulations to further deter pesti - cide misuse and by reinforcing a consistent statewide enforcement program. During the process of developing these proposed regulations, DPR conducted a search of any similar regulations on this topic and has concluded that these proposed regulations are neither inconsistent nor in - compatible with existing state regulations.

DPR is the only state agency that has authority to regulate the use of pesticides under the authority of FAC

section 12781 to implement FAC

section 12999.5. Document Incorporated by Reference: Three Party Memorandum of Understanding on Pesticide Episodic Reporting, Investigation, and En - forcement in the State of California, issued December 13, 2024. CONSULTATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES DPR consulted with the CACs in drafting these regulations.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 791 IMPACT ON LOCAL AGENCIES OR SCHOOL DISTRICTS DPR determined that the proposed regulatory ac - tion does not impose a mandate on local agencies or school districts. DPR also determined that there are no costs to any local agency or school district requiring reimbursement pursuant to Government Code

section 17500 et seq. DPR determined that with the increase in minimum fine amounts, this would also increase rev - enue collected by the CACs when violation(

s) occur. The anticipated increase in revenue resulting from the proposed regulations is estimated at $390,735 and an- nually thereafter. OTHER NONDISCRETIONARY COST OR SAVINGS IMPOSED UPON LOCAL AGENCIES There are no other nondiscretionary costs or savings imposed upon local agencies that are expected to re - sult from the proposed regulation action. COSTS OR SAVINGS TO STATE AGENCIES DPR determined that no savings or increased costs to any state agency will result from the proposed reg - ulatory action.

EFFECT ON FEDERAL FUNDING TO THE STATE DPR determined that no costs or savings in feder - al funding to the state will result from the proposed action. EFFECT ON HOUSING COSTS DPR made an initial determination that the pro - posed action will have no effect on housing costs. SIGNIFICANT STATEWIDE ADVERSE ECONOMIC IMPACT DIRECTLY AFFECTING BUSINESSES DPR made an initial determination that adoption of this regulation will not have a significant statewide ad- verse economic impact directly affecting businesses, including the ability of California businesses to com - pete with businesses in other states.

COST IMPACTS ON REPRESENTATIVE PRIVATE PERSONS OR BUSINESSES DPR is not aware of any cost impacts that a repre - sentative private person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed ac - tion. The proposed regulatory action will have no impact on lawful operations or pesticide users, pest control advisers, or pesticide dealers. Fines are in - curred only for violations of FAC and 3 CCR. DPR anticipates an average cost of $324.80 among non–compliant businesses cited for Class A, B, or C violations.

RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC I M PACT A NA LYSIS Impact on the Creation, Elimination, or Expansion of Jobs/Businesses: DPR determined it is not likely the proposed regulatory action will impact the creation or elimination of jobs, the creation of new businesses or the elimination of existing businesses, or the expan - sion of businesses currently doing business with the State of California. The proposed regulatory action has no impact on the lawful operations of pesticide users or pesticide businesses, including pest control advisers and pesticide dealers.

The proposed regula - tory amendments revise appropriate enforcement re - sponses to be taken by the CAC each time a viola - tion(

s) occurs to improve effectiveness and clarity of the regulations. The proposed regulations are designed to promote the public health and welfare of California residues, promote worker health and safety and safeguard California’s environment and natural resources by strengthening the deterrence pesticide use violations and local implementation of the statewide pesticide compliance and enforcement program by revising the appropriate enforcement responses to be taken by the CAC each time a violation(

s) occurs to improve effec- tiveness and clarity of the regulations. The proposed amendments will permit CACs to effectively adminis- ter local enforcement of pesticide use laws and regula- tions, aimed at protecting human health and the envi - ronment. In this way, the proposed amendments will benefit the public, including California residents and workers, by promoting compliance with pesticide law, regulations and lawful orders and deterring unlawful actions.

CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES DPR must determine that no reasonable alternative considered by the agency, or that has otherwise been identified and brought to the attention of the agency, would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as effec - tive and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed regulatory action, or would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of the law.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 792 AUTHORITY This regulatory action is taken pursuant to the au - thority vested by FAC

section 12781. REFERENCE This regulatory action is to implement, interpret, or make specific FAC sections 12999.5 and 12999.6. AVAILABILITY OF STATEMENT OF REASONS AND TEXT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS DPR prepared an Initial Statement of Reasons and is making available the express terms of the proposed action, all of the information upon which the propos - al is based, and a rulemaking file. A copy of the Ini - tial Statement of Reasons and the proposed text of the regulations may be obtained from the agency contact person named in this notice.

The information upon which DPR relied in preparing this proposal and the rulemaking file are available for review at the address specified below. AVAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT After the close of the comment period, DPR may make the regulation permanent if it remains substan - tially the same as described in the Informative Digest. If DPR does make substantial changes to the regula - tion, the modified text will be made available for at least 15 days prior to adoption. Requests for the mod - ified text should be addressed to the agency contact person named in this notice.

DPR will accept written comments on any changes for 15 days after the modi - fied text is made available. AGENCY CONTACT Written comments about the proposed regulatory action; requests for a copy of the Initial Statement of Reasons, and the proposed text of the regulations; and inquiries regarding the rulemaking file may be direct - ed to: Lauren Otani, Regulations Coordinator Department of Pesticide Regulation 1001 I Street, P.O.

Box 4015 Sacramento, California 95812–4015 916– 445–5781 Note: In the event the contact person is unavailable, questions on the substance of the proposed regulatory action may be directed to the following back–up per - son at the same address as noted below: Sidney Bastura, Environmental Program Manager I Enforcement Headquarters Branch 916–603–7753 This Notice of Proposed Action, the Initial State - ment of Reasons, and the proposed text of the regula - tions are also available on DPR’s Internet Home Page <http://www.cdpr.ca.gov>.

Upon request, the docu - ments can be made available in another language, or an alternate form as a disability–related accommodation. AVAILABILITY OF FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS Following its preparation, a copy of the Final State- ment of Reasons mandated by Government Code sec- tion 11346.9(

a) may be obtained from the contact per- son named above. In addition, the Final Statement of Reasons will be posted on DPR’s Internet Home Page and accessed at <http://www.cdpr.ca.gov>. TITLE 4. DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL OF AN APPLICATION AND DISBURSEMENT OF REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEES The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) proposes to amend

Section 61 of the Califor - nia Code of Regulations to clarify the administrative withdrawal of alcoholic beverage license and permit applications and to establish procedures for refunding applicable application fees, following consideration of all comments, objections, and recommendations re - ceived regarding the proposed action. PUBLIC HEARING ABC has not scheduled a public hearing on this pro- posed action.

However, the ABC will hold a hearing if it receives a written request for a public hearing from any interested person, or his or her authorized repre - sentative, no later than 15 days before the close of the written comment period. WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any interested person, or his or her authorized rep - resentative, may submit written comments relevant to the proposed amendments to

section 61 to the Depart- ment of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Comments may also be submitted by email to RPU@abc.ca.gov. The written comment period begins on June 12, 2026, and closes at 12:00 p.m. on July 28, 2026. The Department

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 793 will only consider comments received at ABC Head - quarters by that time. Submit comments to: Law and Policy Unit — Administrative Withdrawal Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95834 AUTHORITY Business and Professions Code Sections 23320, 23958, and 25750 Business and Professions Code;

Section 22,

Article XX, California Constitution. REFERENCE Business and Professions Code Sections 23054, 23320, 23958, 23959, 23961, 23985, 24044, 24045, 24045.5, 24048, 24070, 24072 and 25761 Business and Professions Code INFORMATIVE DIGEST

Summary of Existing Laws and Effect of Proposed Action Existing law authorizes the Department of Alcohol- ic Beverage Control (ABC) to administer and enforce the licensing provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act, including the processing of applications for new licenses, permits, and license transfers. Cur - rent statutes and regulations do not expressly define when an application is considered abandoned, nor do they establish uniform procedures for administrative - ly withdrawing such applications or for refundable ap- plication fees when an applicant ceases participation in the licensing process.

The proposed regulation establishes clear criteria for determining when an alcoholic beverage license or permit application is deemed abandoned, includ - ing failure to respond to a formal written request from ABC within sixty calendar days or the revocation or cancellation of a license that is pending transfer. The proposal authorizes ABC to administratively with - draw abandoned applications and requires the Depart- ment to notify former applicants of any refundable ap- plication fees, the process for requesting a refund, and applicable deadlines.

The proposed regulation also creates procedures for handling refund checks that remain uncashed for one calendar year, including cancellation of the check and issuance of a new written notice to the former ap- plicant. The regulation further limits ABC to issuing only one replacement refund check, and any addi - tional checks will not be automatically reissued. For - mer applicants may still request the issuance of a new check at any time provided that the funds have not yet been deemed abandoned.

Additionally, the regulation provides that refundable application fees not request - ed within sixty calendar days of ABC’s written notice will be deemed abandoned and revert to the ABC fund balance. The regulation clarifies when refund requests are considered received and standardizes communica- tion requirements by directing notices to the contact information provided on the original application. Anticipated Benefits ABC anticipates several benefits from the proposed regulation.

Establishing clear standards for determin - ing when an application is abandoned will improve consistency and transparency in the licensing process. The procedures for notifying former applicants of re - fundable fees and refund deadlines are expected to re- duce confusion, minimize disputes, and ensure that applicants receive timely information about their re - fund rights. The regulation is also expected to enhance admin - istrative efficiency by reducing the number of inactive or dormant applications that remain open indefinite - ly.

Clear timelines for refund requests and the rever - sion of unclaimed funds will support more accurate accounting and reduce the administrative burden as - sociated with managing outstanding refunds. Over - all, the proposed regulation promotes fairness, clarity, and operational efficiency in ABC’s handling of with- drawn or abandoned applications. Evaluation of Inconsistency or Incompatibility with Existing Regulations ABC has evaluated the proposed regulation and de- termined that it is not inconsistent or incompatible with existing state regulations.

No other regulation currently establishes criteria for administrative with - drawal of alcoholic beverage license or permit appli - cations or sets forth procedures for refunding refund - able application fees. The proposed regulation fills a gap in existing regulatory guidance without conflict - ing with other provisions of state law. DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION ABC has made the following initial determinations: Mandate on local agencies or school districts: None. Cost or savings to any state agency: ABC does not anticipate any additional costs or savings for state agencies.

The proposed regulation primarily clarifies existing administrative practices related to abandoned applications and refund processing. Although these changes are expected to enhance administrative effi - ciency by reducing inactive applications and outstand- ing refunds, they are not expected to create any mea - surable fiscal impact for state agencies. ABC may ab-

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 794 sorb a small amount of abandoned fees however, this amount is expected to be minimal, as the intent is to return all eligible funds to the applicants who submit - ted them. Any abandoned funds that are not returned will be deposited into the ABC fund. While ABC does not anticipate these additions to be a significant amount, if abandoned funds rise to a sizable level over time, they could help to offset operational costs and potentially allow ABC to delay future fee increases.

Cost to any local agency or school district which must be reimbursed in accordance with Government Code sections 17500 through 17630: None. Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed on local agencies: None. Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: None. Significant, statewide adverse economic impact di - rectly affecting business, including the ability of Cali- fornia businesses to compete with businesses in other states: ABC has determined that this proposal will not have a significant adverse economic impact on busi - nesses.

The regulation establishes administrative pro - cedures for handling abandoned applications and re - fund requests and does not impose new operational or financial requirements on licensees or applicants. Significant effect on housing costs: None. Cost impacts on a representative private person or business: ABC is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or business would nec - essarily incur in reasonable compliance with the pro - posed regulation. The regulation affects only appli - cants who abandon their applications and provides a clear process for requesting refunds.

Effect on small business: This proposed regulation is not expected to affect small businesses as it primar- ily establishes administrative procedures for process - ing abandoned alcoholic beverage license applications and refunding associated fees. Furthermore, this pro - posed regulation only applies in limited circumstanc - es where an applicant fails to respond to Department communications or does not request a refund in a timely manner.

Results of the Economic Impact Assessment ABC has assessed the potential economic impacts of the proposed regulation and does not anticipate that it will have a significant effect on the creation or elim- ination of jobs within the state. The regulation is ad - ministrative in nature and does not alter the substan - tive requirements for obtaining an alcoholic beverage license or permit. ABC does not anticipate that the proposed regula - tion will significantly affect the number of businesses operating in California or the ability of existing busi - nesses to expand.

The regulation is expected to im - prove administrative efficiency by reducing the num - ber of dormant applications and by establishing pre - dictable timelines for refund processing, but these im- provements do not create economic effects of a mag - nitude that would influence statewide employment or business formation. ABC also does not anticipate that the proposed reg- ulation will have a significant impact on the health and welfare of California residents, worker safety, or the state’s environment.

The regulation clarifies internal procedures for application withdrawal and refund han- dling and is not expected to produce environmental or public–health effects. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES In accordance with Government Code

section 11346.5, subdivision (a) (13), ABC must determine that no reasonable alternative it considered or that has otherwise been identified and brought to its attention would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in im- plementing the statutory policy or other provision of law. ABC invites interested persons to submit alterna - tives during the comment period.

CONTACT PERSONS Inquiries concerning the proposed rulemaking ac - tion may be directed to: Robert de Ruyter Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95834 Phone: (916) 419–8958 Email: Robert.deRuyter@abc.ca.gov The backup contact person for these inquiries is: Shelby Pender Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95834 Phone: (916) 662–3600 Email: Shelby.Pender@abc.ca.gov During the public comment period, comments or questions should be directed to: RPU@abc.ca.gov AVAILABILITY OF RULEMAKING DOCUMENTS The rulemaking file, including the Notice, the Ini - tial Statement of Reasons, and the proposed text, as

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 795 well as all the information upon which the propos - al is based, is available for public inspection at the above address. If ABC makes changes to the pro - posed text, the modified text will be made available for at least 15 days before adoption. The Final State - ment of Reasons will be available upon completion. All documents will be posted on ABC’s website at https://www.abc.ca.gov/law–and–policy/ regulations–rulemaking/. TITLE 4.

DEPARTMENT OF CANNABIS CONTROL GROUP TAGGING OF CANNABIS PLANTS Notice is hereby given that the Department of Can - nabis Control (Department) proposes to adopt the amended regulations described below after consider - ing all comments, objections, and recommendations regarding the proposed action. PUBLIC HEARING The Department will hold a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Attendees may participate via WebEx online meeting platform or telephone conferencing.

To participate via WebEx online meeting platform, please contact Lilly Quynn at 1–844–612–2322 or outreach@cannabis.ca.gov by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, to request a link to the meeting. A link to the meeting will also be posted on the Department’s website no later than 9:00 a.m. the day of the hearing. For those who wish to attend the hearing in person, including those who require reasonable accommo - dations, limited seating will be available in the De - partment Hearing Room, 2920 Kilgore Road, Ran - cho Cordova, CA 95670.

Please contact Lilly Quynn at 1–844–612–2322 or outreach@cannabis.ca.gov by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, to request to at- tend the hearing in person or by 4:30 p.m. on Tues- day, July 14, 2026, if reasonable accommodations are necessary. Participants will be given instructions on how to provide oral comment once they have accessed the hearing. The hearing will proceed on the dates noted above until all testimony is submitted or 12:00 p.m., whichever is later.

At the hearing, any person may present oral or written statements or arguments rel - evant to the proposed action described in the Infor - mative Digest. The Department requests, but does not require, that persons who make oral comments at the hearing also submit a written copy of their testimony via email.

WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any interested person, or the interested person’s authorized representative, may submit written com - ments relevant to the proposed regulatory action by mail or email to: Department of Cannabis Control Legal Affairs Division 2920 Kilgore Road Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 Email: publiccomment@cannabis.ca.gov The written comment period closes on Monday, July 27, 2026. To be considered by the Department, a comment must be received by Monday, July 27, 2026. AUTHORITY Business and Professions Code sections 26013.

REFERENCE Business and Professions Code sections 26013, 26050.1, 26060, 26067, 26069, 26070, 26120, 26160, and 26161. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW

Summary of Existing Laws and Effect of the Proposed Action Business and Professions Code (BPC)

section 26067 requires the Department to establish a track and trace program for reporting the movement of canna - bis, industrial hemp, and cannabis products through - out the distribution chain that utilizes unique identifi - ers (UIDs) to track cannabis and cannabis products. To that end, existing regulations require Department licensees to assign UIDs through the application of plant and package tags labeled with alphanumeric codes, which must be entered into the track and trace system. Existing regulations further require a plant tag to be attached to the base of each plant in a desig - nated canopy area. Senate Bill 622 (Chapter 496, Statutes of 2023) amended BPC

section 26069, subdivision (a) (2) to re- move the requirement that a tag be physically attached to the base of each plant and allow the Department to determine how to record the UID of each plant. As - sembly Bill 8 (Chapter 248, Statutes of 2025) subse - quently removed the requirement that each plant have its own UID. The proposed action would update

definitions to re- flect the statutory changes SB 622 and AB 8; eliminate the requirement to tag cannabis plants individually and establish requirements for tagging cannabis plants

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 796 as a group; eliminate the requirement to order tags by a specific date after licensure; extend the timeframe to record the receipt of tags in the track and trace system; and make non–substantive, grammatical edits. Evaluation of Inconsistency with Federal Laws The United States Drug Enforcement Administra - tion under the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. §812) lists cannabis as a

Schedule 1 Drug. This means that commercial cannabis activity is illegal under federal law. However, California, through the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA) and other laws, has decrimi- nalized the cultivation, sale, and possession of canna - bis goods for persons aged 21 or older and for medic - inal patients. Objectives and Anticipated Benefits of the Proposed Regulations The proposed regulations will streamline existing regulatory requirements and ease the burdens associ - ated with licensee compliance while maintaining the Department’s regulatory oversight.

Specifically, the proposed regulations will provide immediate financial relief and streamline administrative requirements for cultivation licensees. Allowing for the group tagging of plants will decrease licensee labor costs, through replacing the time–intensive work of hand–tagging in- dividual plants with the assignment of a single tag to a group of plants, as well as the reduced labor associated with recording planting activities within the track and trace system.

These changes will free up licensee re - sources currently devoted to individual plant tagging and recordkeeping; easing administrative burdens this manner will help incentivize continued participation in the regulated cannabis market. Group tagging will also reduce the significant en - vironmental harm associated with tag disposal. Plant tags are fitted with electronic chips that carry pro - prietary coding and data about the plants to which they are associated. Such plant tags are considered one–time use and may not be used on other plants.

Because the chips cannot be easily separated from the rest of the tag, they are treated as non–recyclable e–waste. By decreasing the volume of single–use tags and fasteners, the Department can reduce plastic and mixed–material waste entering the landfill stream. Evaluation of Inconsistency/Incompatibility with Existing State Regulations After careful evaluation, the Department has deter - mined that the proposed changes are not inconsistent or incompatible with existing regulations.

DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION The Department has made the following initial determinations: ● Mandate on local agencies or school districts: None. ● Cost or savings to any state agency: The Depart - ment expects a cost of approximately $1.12 mil - lion for a one–time track and trace system update to accommodate group tagging. This cost would be absorbed within the Department’s existing al - locations for system changes. The Department also expects one–time cost of approximately $20,000 for workload associated with updating internal guidance and procedures and training Department staff.

These costs would be absorbed within the Department’s existing budge authority. ● Cost to any local agency or school district required to be reimbursed in accordance with Government Code sections 17500 through 17630: None. ● Other nondiscretionary cost or savings imposed upon local agencies: None. ● Cost or savings in federal funding to the state: None. ● Significant, statewide adverse economic impact directly affecting businesses, including the abili - ty of California businesses to compete with busi - nesses in other states: None. ● Cost impacts on a representative private person or business: Licensed commercial cannabis cul - tivation businesses will incur minor annual costs of, on average, approximately $70 for tagging and demarcation materials.

Licensed cultivators would, on average, see a cost savings of approx - imately $2,000 annually due to reduced labor costs. ● Effect on housing costs: None. Results of the Economic Impact Assessment The Department concludes that the proposal is un - likely to create new jobs, eliminate any jobs, create any new businesses, eliminate existing businesses, or result in the expansion of businesses currently doing business in the state. The Department believes ap - proximately 56 jobs may be created statewide.

The proposed regulations may encourage expansion of li - censed cannabis businesses in the State by lowering cultivator production costs, thereby increasing retail sales of cannabis, and increasing secondary business activity. However, the market analysis shows that while the proposed regulations would cause an increase in gross sales of cannabis–based products, the increase is modest relative to the size of the licensed market in California (increase of 0.06 percent). It would be

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 797 a modest expansion of existing businesses but would not significantly increase the number of businesses in operation. The proposed regulations are not expected to significantly benefit the public health and welfare or worker safety. The proposed regulations would sig- nificantly reduce the volume of single–use tags and fasteners discarded by licensed cultivation businesses, thereby reducing the waste stream and benefitting the state’s environment.

Small Business Determination The proposed regulations would impact all licensed cultivation businesses (4,775) and licensed retailers (1,455), approximately 90% of which qualify as small businesses. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES In accordance with Government Code

section 11346.5, subdivision (a) (13), the Department must de- termine that no reasonable alternative it considered or that has otherwise been identified and brought to its attention would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed, as effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policies or other provisions of law.

CONTACT PERSONS Inquiries concerning the proposed rulemaking ac - tion may be directed to: Melissa Brokken Department of Cannabis Control 2920 Kilgore Road Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916– 465–9025 Regulations@cannabis.ca.gov The backup contact person for these inquiries is: Nicole Roberts Department of Cannabis Control 2920 Kilgore Road Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 916– 465–9025 Regulations@cannabis.ca.gov AVAILABILITY OF STATEMENT OF REASONS, TEXT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS, AND RULEMAKING FILE The Department will make the entire rulemaking file available for inspection and copying throughout the rulemaking process at its office at the above ad - dress.

As of the date this notice is published in the Notice Register, the rulemaking file consists of the Notice of Proposed Action, the proposed text of the regulations, the Initial Statement of Reasons, and the STD. 399. Please direct requests to inspect or copy the rulemaking file to the contact person(

s) listed above. AVAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT After considering all timely and relevant comments received, the Department may adopt the proposed regulations substantially as described in this notice. If the Department makes modifications that are suffi - ciently related to the originally proposed text, it will make the modified text (with the changes clearly in - dicated) available to the public for at least 15 days be- fore adopting the regulations as revised. Please direct requests for copies of any modified regulations to the contact person(

s) listed above. The Department will accept written comments on the modified regulations for the duration of the period of public availability. AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS Upon its completion, the Department will make copies of the Final Statement of Reasons available. Please direct requests for copies to the contact per - son(

s) listed above. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET Copies of the Notice of Proposed Action, the Ini - tial Statement or Reasons, and the text of the regu - lations with modifications highlighted, as well as the Final Statement of Reasons, when complet - ed, and modified text and notices thereof, if any, may be accessed via the Department’s website at https://www.cannabis.ca.gov/cannabis–laws/ rulemaking/. TITLE 5.

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR Notice is Hereby Given that the State Board of Ed- ucation (SBE) proposes to adopt the regulations de - scribed below after considering all comments, objec - tions, or recommendations regarding the proposed action. The SBE invites interested persons to present state - ments or arguments with respect to alternatives to

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 798 the proposed regulations at the scheduled hearing or during the written comment period. PUBLIC HEARING The California Department of Education (CDE) staff, on behalf of the SBE, will hold an online virtual public hearing via the Zoom software application at 9:00 a.m. on July 29, 2026.

To attend the public hearing, please register and follow the Zoom platform instructions at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ SFKjBXbtSJqXGadANFwxTg At the hearing, any person attending may present statements or arguments, orally or in writing, relevant to the proposed action described in the Informative Digest. The SBE requests, but does not require, that persons who offer oral comments at the hearing also submit a written copy of their testimony at the hear - ing. No oral statements will be accepted subsequent to this public hearing.

Persons intending to attend the Zoom meeting may check their computers by clicking on the test link: https://zoom.us/test. For any issues regarding connecting with Zoom, go to https://support.zoom.us/hc/en–us for assistance.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WITH A DISABILITY Pursuant to the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, any individ- ual with a disability who requires reasonable accom - modation to attend or participate in a public hearing on proposed regulations, may request assistance by con - tacting Denise Lee, Special Education, 1430 N Street, Room 2401, Sacramento, CA, 95814 or by telephone at 916–319–0417. It is recommended that assistance be requested at least two weeks prior to the hearing. Pursuant to Government Code

Section 11346.6(a) (3) and (b), because some of these regulations pertain to special education, the following provisions also apply: Upon request from a person with a visual disabil - ity or other disability for which effective communi - cation is required under state or federal law, the CDE shall provide that person a narrative description of the additions to and deletions from the regulations.

The description shall identify each addition to or deletion from the regulations by reference to the subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph, clause, or subclause within the proposed regulation containing the addition or de- letion. The description shall provide the express lan - guage proposed to be added to or deleted from the reg- ulations and any portion of the surrounding language necessary to understand the change in a manner that allows for accurate translation by reading software used by the visually impaired.

The CDE shall provide the information described above within 10 business days, unless the CDE deter - mines that compliance with this requirement will be impractical and notifies the requester of the date on which the information will be provided. Notwithstanding any other law, if information is provided to a requester as described above, the CDE shall provide that requester at least 45 days from the date upon which the information was provided to the requester to submit a public comment regarding the proposed regulation.

The CDE shall not take final ac - tion to adopt the regulation until the requester has sub- mitted a public comment or the extended 45–day com- ment period expires, whichever occurs first.

WRITTEN COMMENT PERIOD Any interested person, or their authorized represen- tative, may submit written comments relevant to the proposed regulatory action to: Lorie Adame, Regulations Coordinator Administrative Support and Regulations Adoption Unit California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Room 5319 Sacramento, CA 95814 Comments may also be submitted by fac - simile (FAX) at 916–322–2549 or by email to regcomments@cde.ca.gov. Comments must be received by the Regulations Co- ordinator prior to or on July 29, 2026.

All written com- ments received by CDE staff during the public com - ment period are subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE Authority:

Section 56100, Education Code. References: Sections 46146, 46201 and 56345, Edu- cation Code and Title 34 Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.)

Section 300.106. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW The CDE proposes amendments to California Code of Regulations (CCR)

section 3043(

d) to align Extend- ed School Year (ESY) programs with current instruc - tional time requirements as established in Education Code sections 46201 and 46146. These sections define the minimum instructional time for various grade lev- els throughout the school year, ensuring consistency across educational programs.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 799 Currently, CCR

section 3043(

d) mandates a min - imum of 20 instructional days for ESY programs. However, Education Code sections 46201 and 46146 set forth instructional time requirements that govern general education and special education programs but do not explicitly require a 20–day minimum for ESY. The proposed amendment reduces the minimum instructional days for ESY from 20 to 15 while es - tablishing grade–specific instructional time require - ments.

This change is designed to: ● Align ESY programs with the broader instruc - tional standards set by the Education Code. ● Provide clarity and consistency in ESY program implementation statewide. ● Allow greater flexibility for local educational agencies (LEAs) in structuring ESY programs while ensuring compliance with instructional mandates. ● Support schools in efficiently planning and deliv- ering extended learning opportunities. Policy Statement Overview ● The proposed amendment to CCR

section 3043(

d) seeks to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of ESY program implementation by reducing the minimum instructional days from 20 to 15 and establishing grade–specific instructional time requirements. This change aligns ESY programs with Education Code sections 46201 and 46146 , ensuring consistency with state instructional time standards while addressing administrative challenges faced by LEAs. Anticipated Benefits of the Proposed Regulation ● The proposed amendment to CCR

section 3043(

d) is expected to provide several key ben - efits, particularly in enhancing the efficien - cy, accessibility, and equity of ESY programs.

While the regulation change does not primarily focus on financial impact, it offers significant non–monetary benefits that contribute to the fair and effective delivery of special education ser - vices across California. ○ By reducing the minimum instruction - al days from 20 to 15, the regulation helps remove barriers that may prevent students from accessing ESY services. ○ LEAs will be better equipped to offer con - sistent and reliable extended learning oppor- tunities, ensuring students with disabilities receive the support they need. ○ The elimination of frequent waiver requests will streamline the process for LEAs, allow- ing them to focus on service delivery rather than excessive administrative tasks. ○ The change allows for more efficient use of resources, helping educators maintain high–quality instruction within a manage - able and effective timeframe.

Evaluation of Inconsistency/Incompatibility with Existing State Regulations An evaluation of the proposed regulations has deter- mined they are not inconsistent/incompatible with ex- isting regulations, pursuant to Government Code sec - tion 11346.5(a) (3) (D). After conducting a review for any regulations that would relate to or affect this area of law, the SBE has concluded that these are the only regulations that concern the ESY regulation.

DISCLOSURES REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACTION/FISCAL IMPACT The SBE has made the following initial determinations: Other statutory requirements: There are no other matters as are prescribed by statute applicable to the specific state agency or to any specific regulations or class of regulations. Mandate on local agencies and school districts: None. Costs to any local agencies or school districts for which reimbursement would be required pursuant to

Part 7 (commencing with

section 17500) of division 4 of the Government Code: None. Cost or savings to any state agency: None. Other non–discretionary costs or savings imposed on local agencies, including local educational agen - cies: None. Costs or savings in federal funding to the state: None. Effect on housing costs: None. Significant, statewide adverse economic impact di - rectly affecting business including the ability of Cali - fornia businesses to compete with businesses in other states: None.

Cost impacts on a representative private person or businesses: The SBE is not aware of any cost impacts that a representative private person or business would necessarily incur in reasonable compliance with the proposed action. Report required: The proposed regulations do not require a report to be made. Effect on small businesses: The proposed regula - tions would not have an effect on any small business - es because they apply only to local educational agen - cies (LEAs) by giving them additional flexibility in scheduling extended year programs for students with disabilities.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 800 RESULTS OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS/ASSESSMENT Benefits of the Regulations to the Health and Welfare of California Residents, Worker Safety, and the State’s Environment — Government Code

Section 11346.5(a) (10): The SBE concludes that it is unlikely that these proposed regulations will: 1) create or eliminate jobs within California; 2) create new businesses or elimi - nate existing businesses within California; or 3) affect the expansion of businesses currently doing business within California.

BENEFITS OF THE PROPOSED ACTION The proposed regulations will benefit the health and welfare of California residents, by improving access to ESY services for students with disabilities, ensur - ing that instructional time aligns with state standards while providing greater flexibility for LEAs to effec - tively administer ESY programs. This amendment supports student learning continuity, reduces admin - istrative burdens, and enhances the overall efficiency of special education service delivery. CONSIDERATION OF ALTERNATIVES In accordance with Government Code

section 11346.5(a) (13), the SBE must determine that no rea - sonable alternative it considered or that has other - wise been identified and brought to the attention of the SBE, would be more effective in carrying out the purpose for which the action is proposed, would be as effective and less burdensome to affected private persons than the proposed action, or would be more cost–effective to affected private persons and equally effective in implementing the statutory policy or other provision of law.

The SBE invites interested persons to present state - ments or arguments with respect to alternatives to the proposed regulations during the written comment period. CONTACT PERSONS Inquiries concerning the content of these proposed regulations should be directed to: Denise Lee, Special Education California Department of Education 1430 N Street, Room 2401 Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: 916–319–0417 Email: DLee@cde.ca.gov Inquiries concerning the regulatory process may be directed to Lorie Adame, Regulations Coordinator, or the backup contact person, Gerri White, Analyst.

The Regulations Coordinator and the Analyst may be reached by email at regulations@cde.ca.gov or by telephone at 916–319–0860. AVAILABILITY OF INITIAL STATEMENT OF REASONS, TEXT OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION As of the date this notice is published in the Notice Register, the rulemaking file consists of this Notice, the proposed text of the regulations, the Initial State - ment of Reasons (ISOR), the agenda and a recording of the SBE meeting where the SBE approved com - mencement of this rulemaking activity, and Fiscal and Economic Impact Statement (STD. 399).

These docu- ments upon which the proposed action is based may be obtained upon request from the Regulations Coordi - nator. In addition, this Notice, the text of the proposed regulations and the ISOR may also be viewed on the CDE website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/lr/rr/. AVAILABILITY OF CHANGED OR MODIFIED TEXT Following the public hearing and considering all timely and relevant comments received, the SBE may adopt the proposed regulations substantially as de - scribed in this Notice or may modify the proposed regulations if the modifications are sufficiently relat - ed to the original text.

With the exception of techni - cal or grammatical changes, the full text of any mod - ified regulation will be available to the public for at least 15 days prior to its adoption from the Regulations Coordinator and will be mailed to those persons who submit written comments related to this regulation, or who provide oral testimony at the public hearing, or who have requested notification of any changes to the proposed regulations.

If individuals want to be noti - fied of additional changes for only these proposed reg- ulations, a written request should be sent to the Regu - lations Coordinator at the contact information above. The SBE will accept written comments on the mod - ified regulations for 15 days after the date on which they are made available. AVAILABILITY AND LOCATION OF THE FINAL STATEMENT OF REASONS AND RULEMAKING FILE You may obtain a copy of the Final Statement of Reasons, once it has been finalized, by making a writ- ten request to the Regulations Coordinator.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 801 All the information upon which the proposed reg - ulations are based is contained in the rulemaking file which is available for public inspection by contacting the Regulations Coordinator. AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS ON THE INTERNET Copies of the Notice of Proposed Action, the Initial Statement of Reasons, and the text of the regulations with modifications highlighted, as well as the Final Statement of Reasons, when completed, and modified text, if any, can be accessed via the CDE website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/lr/rr/. TITLE 10.

DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE LONG–TERM SOLVENCY PLANNING REG–2025–00025 SUBJECT OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING Notice is given that California Insurance Commis - sioner Ricardo Lara (Commissioner) proposes to add to Title 10, California Code of Regulations,

Chapter 5, Subchapter 3, by adding

Article 4.7 and adopting

section 2319.7 pursuant to the authority granted by In- surance Code

section 739.9. The date and time for the public hearing, as well as applicable contact informa - tion, are set forth in this Notice of Proposed Action and Notice of Public Hearing. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing Date and Virtual Attendance The Commissioner will hold a public hearing to pro- vide all interested persons an opportunity to present statements or arguments, either orally or in writing, with respect to these regulations, as follows: Date: July 28, 2026. Time: 10:00 a.m.

The virtual hearing shall continue until all in attendance wishing to provide comments have commented, or 11:30 a.m., whichever is earlier. Location: Link to Register for the Web–based Virtual Format: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/ register/WN_W2zU4qVdQeSi4OVz58yxIA. ACCESS TO PUBLIC HEARING To increase public participation and improve the quality of regulations, interested parties are invited to attend the virtual meeting and offer comment, if they so choose. Please note that under the California Public Records Act (Government Code

section 7920.000, et seq.), your written and oral comments, and associated con - tact information (e.g., your address, phone number, email, etc.) become part of the public record and may be released to the public upon request. The telephonic call–in line that is available to access the public hear - ing is accessible to persons with hearing impairment. Persons with sight or hearing impairments are re - quested to notify CDIRegulations@insurance.ca.gov to review available accommodations, if necessary.

PRESENTATION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS; CONTACT PERSONS All persons are invited to submit written comments on the proposed regulations during the public com - ment period. The last day of the public comment peri- od will be July 28, 2026. Please direct all written com- ments to the following contact person: Katherine Scott–Smith, Attorney IV Corporate Affairs Bureau C/o Office of the Special Counsel 300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1600 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (415) 538–4157 Email: CDIRegulations@insurance.ca.gov Inquiries regarding the proposed action should be addressed to the above contact person.

If she is un - available, inquiries may be addressed to the following backup contact person: David Ta, Attorney IV Corporate Affairs Bureau C/o Office of the Special Counsel 300 Capitol Mall, Suite 1600 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (415) 538–4406 Email: CDIRegulations@insurance.ca.gov Please note that under the California Public Records Act (Government Code

section 7920.000, et seq.), your written and oral comments, and associated con - tact information (e.g., your address, phone number, email, etc.) become part of the public record and can be released to the public upon request. DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS All written materials must be received by the Insur- ance Commissioner, addressed to the contact person at the address listed above, by the end of July 28, 2026. Any written materials received after that time may not be considered.

CALIFORNIA REGULATORY NOTICE REGISTER 2026, VOLUME NUMBER 24–Z 802 COMMENTS TRANSMITTED BY E–MAIL The Commissioner will accept written comments transmitted by email, provided they are sent to the fol- lowing email address: CDIRegulations@insurance. ca.gov. Comments sent to email addresses other than those designated in this notice will not be accepted. Com - ments sent by email are subject to the deadline set forth above for written comments. AUTHORITY AND REFERENCE The proposed regulations are promulgated pursu - ant to the authority granted by Insurance Code

section 739.9. The proposed regulations will implement, in - terpret, and make specific the provisions of Insurance Code sections 739.2 and 739.9. INFORMATIVE DIGEST/POLICY STATEMENT OVERVIEW

Summary of Existing Law California Insurance Code, Division 1,

Part 2, Chap- ter 1,

Article 4.1 sets forth the requirements for insur - ers Risk–Based Capital (“RBC”) levels. Insurance Code

section 739.2(

a) requires every California–domiciled insurer (“insurer”) to prepare and submit to the Commissioner a report of its RBC levels as of the end of the calendar year just ended (the RBC Report). Insurance Code

section 739.2(

d) requires insurers to seek to maintain capital above the RBC levels re - quired by this

article because additional capital is used and useful in the insurance business and helps to se - cure an insurer against various risks inherent in, or affecting, the business of insurance and not accounted for or only partially measured by the risk–based capi - tal requirements contained in this article. Insurance Code

section 739.8 requires that all RBC Reports and RBC Plans, to the extent the information within those reports is not required to be set forth in a publicly available annual statement schedule, shall be kept confidential by the Commissioner. Insurance Code

section 739(

l) defines RBC Report as the report requested in

section 739.2. Insurance Code

section 739.9 gives the Commis - sioner the authority to adopt reasonable rules neces - sary for the implementation of this article. Effect of Proposed Action The proposed regulations implement new rules on how insurers must seek to maintain capital above re - quired Risk Based Capital (RBC) levels, by requiring that insurers provide material during the confidential financial exam that documents, analyzes, and pre - pares for certain risks and opportunities that impact insurers’ long–term solvency. Insurers must assemble this material by January 1, 2028, and it must be made available at their next financial exam.

As an analysis requirement, all insurers must main - tain a portfolio of risk mitigation technologies used by their policyholders, and any analyses the insurers have undertaken of the past or anticipated future per - formance of these strategies.

In addition to assembling this portfolio of risk mit - igation technologies, insurers writing nationwide di - rect annual premiums exceeding $50 million across all lines of insurance (“$50 million+”) must maintain and keep current an assessment of emerging risks and op - portunities that are material to their business, includ - ing their underwriting, investments, or operations.

The materiality assessment must include: ● risks and opportunities associated with emerging issues related to technology and innovation; ● climate–related physical risks; ● transition risks and opportunities from reduced reliance on lower–greenhouse–gas emitting tech- nologies, and resulting population behaviors; and, ● any other risks and opportunities which are likely to increase in volatility over the next twenty (20) years. Once the materiality assessment is created, the pro - posed regulations require that $50 million+ insur - ers create a plan to respond to those identified risks.

This plan must include projections and risk mitiga - tion strategies in the short (2030), medium (2040), and long term (2050). It also requires stress testing of forward–looking climate–risk and transition–risk sce - narios, spanning these same time horizons. The plan must also include long–term investment targets re - lated to climate–related physical risks and transition risks, and performance metrics corresponding to each target.

The insurer must describe its strategy for how it will approach the development of new insurance products for emerging technologies, and how it will develop technical competencies for analyzing climate and technology risks. Finally, the proposed regulations require that insur - ers who do not meet the $50 million+ threshold in the calendar year 2026, but do meet the threshold in a later calendar year, comply with the $50 million+ require - ments to create a materiality assessment and resulting plan to respond to risks identified in the materiality