California Register, 2017, Number 46. November 17, 2017
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Published date | 17 November 2017 |
Year | 2017 |
NOVEMBER 17, 2017REGISTER 2017, NO. 46−Z PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
EDMUND G. BROWN, JR., GOVERNOR
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PROPOSED ACTION ON REGULATIONS
TITLE 2. FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
Advertisement Disclosure — Notice File No. Z2017−1107−07 1745..........................................
TITLE 2. FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
Assembly Bill (AB) 249 Regulation Updates — Notice File No. Z2017−1107−08 1746...........................
TITLE 2. FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
Conflict−of−Interest Code — Notice File No. Z2017−1107−12 1750..........................................
Amendment
State Agency: Department of Transportation
Multi−County: Castaic Lake Water Agency
TITLE 2. FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
Restrictions on Contributions — Notice File No. Z2017−1107−09 1750.......................................
TITLE 2. SECRETARY OF STATE
Conditional Voter Registration — Notice File No. Z2017−1107−11 1752......................................
TITLE 9. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HOSPITALS
Sexually Violent Predator Act (SVPA) Evaluation Processes — Notice File No. Z2017−1107−04 1754...............
TITLE 12. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Veterans Homes Eligibility Determinations — Notice File No. Z2017−1106−01 1756............................
TITLE 14. STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY
Conflict−of−Interest Code — Notice File No. Z2017−1107−06 1766.........................................
TITLE 16. RESPIRATORY CARE BOARD
Fees — Notice File No. Z2017−1107−05 1766...........................................................
TITLE 22. DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL
Safer Consumer Products: Priority Products List — Notice File No. Z2017−1107−10 1769.......................
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TITLE 23. STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
Underground Storage Tank Regulations — Notice File No. Z2017−1106−02 1776..............................
GENERAL PUBLIC INTEREST
DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL
Public Comment Period — Former Wickes Forest Industries Site Proposed Consent Decree 1781.................
DECISION NOT TO PROCEED
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORITY
Concerning Stroke Critical Care System (Previously Published in Notice Register 2016, No. 50−Z) 1782............
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES AUTHORITY
Concerning ST−Evaluation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Critical Care System Regulations
(Previously Published in Notice Register 2016, No. 51−Z) 1782.............................................
DISAPPROVAL DECISION
BOARD OF PAROLE HEARINGS
Comprehensive Risk Assessments 1782................................................................
SUMMARY OF REGULATORY ACTIONS
Regulations filed with the Secretary of State 1783........................................................
Sections Filed, June 7, 2017 to November 8, 2017 1785...................................................
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PROPOSED ACTION ON
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TITLE 2. FAIR POLITICAL
PRACTICES COMMISSION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fair Political
Practices Commission (the “Commission”), under the
authority vested in it under the Political Reform Act
(the “Act”)1 by Section 83112 of the Government Code,
proposes to adopt, amend, or repeal regulations in Title
2, Division 6 of the California Code of Regulations. The
Commission will consider the proposed regulation at a
public hearing on or after December 21, 2017 at the of-
fices of the Fair Political Practices Commission, 1102 Q
Street, Suite 3000, Sacramento, California, commenc-
ing at approximately 10:00 a.m. Written comments
must be received at the Commission offices no later
than 5:00 p.m. on December 19, 2017.
BACKGROUND/OVERVIEW
Existing Section 84501 defines the term “advertise-
ment” for the disclosure rules set out in existing Sec-
tions 84503−84511.
Interpreting Section 84501, existing Regulation
18450.1 was enacted in 2002 and provides a definition
for each category of advertisement under Section
84501. Regulation 18450.1(b) delineates exceptions
from the definition of an “advertisement,” as well as
providing the standards and burden of proof when a
committee claims the inclusion of a disclosure in an
electronic media advertisement is impracticable.
At its April 20, 2017 meeting, the Commission di-
rected staff to review and propose amendments to Reg-
ulation 18450.1 to more specifically identify and clarify
the dimensions for “yard signs” and larger sign adver-
tisements to provide clarity to the public and the regu-
lated community.
1The Political Reform Act is contained in Government Code Sec-
tions 81000 through 91014. All statutory references are to the
Government Code, unless otherwise indicated. The regulations of
the Fair Political Practices Commission are contained in Sections
18110 through 18997 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regula-
tions. All regulatory references are to Title 2, Division 6 of the
California Code of Regulations, unless otherwise indicated.
Based on industry standards, “yard signs” are typical-
ly 18” x 24” (three square feet) or 24” x 36” (six square
feet). These measurements are the common size for
campaign signs as well as real estate yard signs. The
Federal Election Commission also cites 24” x 36” as a
common size for signs in the safe harbor provisions of
its advertising disclaimer rules. (11 CFR 110.11) These
sizes are consistent with informal advice that Commis-
sion staff has provided in the past. Accordingly, staff is
proposing to amend Regulation 18450.1 to define yard
signs as signs no larger than six square feet.
Staff held an Interested Persons meeting on Septem-
ber 22, 2017. No comments were received from the
public or the regulated community. Commission staff
also presented its proposal to the Commission for pre−
notice discussion at the Commission’s October meet-
ing. No public comments were received at the hearing.
However, the Commission noted that the October 7,
2017 enactment of the Assembly Bill 249 (Stats. 2017,
Ch. 546), effective January 1, 2018 (“AB 249”), would
require additional nonsubstantive modifications to this
Regulation. Additionally, the Commission noted the
need for “cleaning up” the definitional language of an
“electronic media advertisement.”
REGULATORY ACTION
Amend 2 Cal. Code Regs. § 18450.1. Definitions.
Advertisement Disclosure.
The Commission will consider amendments to Regu-
lation 18450.1 defining the size of a yard sign includ-
ing, but not limited to, staff’s proposal to limit the size
of a yard sign to no larger than six square feet. The Com-
mission may also consider appropriate advertisement
rules for other larger signs including, but not limited to,
billboards.
The Commission will also consider amendments to
Regulation 18450.1 to incorporate changes enacted in
AB 249 including, but not limited to:
DRemoving duplicative language.
DAdding language regarding social media
advertisements.
DHarmonizing existing language.
Lastly, the Commission may consider additional
amendments to clarify and streamline the existing pro-
visions of Regulation 18450.1.
SCOPE
The Commission may delete provisions, adopt the
language noticed herein, or choose new language to im-
plement its policy. The Commission may make other
changes or additions to this regulation related to updat-
ing advertising disclosures.
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