This law is called the Public Resources Code. It doesn't provide details about what it covers; it simply names the code itself.

This part of the law says that if any sections of the code are similar to current laws on the same topics, they should be seen as updates or continuations of those existing laws, not entirely new laws.

If you are currently in a government position that existed under old laws which are now repealed, but your position exists under the new law, you get to keep your job under the same conditions as before.

This section means that if a legal action was started or a right was established before the education code came into effect, those won't be changed by the new code. However, future steps in those cases should follow the new rules as much as they can.

This section is about how the rules in the following sections should be interpreted. It says that unless there's a specific situation that requires a different interpretation, the general rules described later will apply to understanding this code.

The titles and headings you see in this law, such as divisions, parts, chapters, articles, or sections, are just for organizing the document. They don't actually change or influence what the law means or how it's applied.

This law states that if a public official is given a specific power or duty by this code, they can delegate that task to a deputy or someone legally authorized to do it in their place.

This law says that any kind of written communication, like a notice, report, or record, must be in a format that can be easily read and understood. Also, these documents have to be in English.

If a law or code section is mentioned, it's understood to include any current or future changes or additions to that law.

This law section defines "Section" as referring to a part of this specific legal code, unless another law is specifically mentioned.

This law section means that when interpreting legal documents, the present tense can be understood to include actions or events in the past and future as well. Similarly, when the future tense is used, it can also refer to the present.

This law section states that any reference to the masculine gender should also be understood to include the feminine and neuter genders. It means language is interpreted to be gender-inclusive.

This law clarifies that when California legal language mentions a 'spouse,' it also means a 'registered domestic partner,' ensuring equal treatment under the law.

This law means that when you see a word in singular form, it can also mean multiple things, and vice versa. In legal documents, a term written in singular can apply to more than one person or item, and a plural term can refer to just one.

This law simply states that whenever you see the word 'county' in this context, it also means 'city and county.'

This legal section clarifies the meaning of two words often used in laws. "Shall" means you must do something, while "may" means you have the option to do it but it's not required.

This section explains that in the context of this law, whenever someone refers to an 'oath,' it also covers affirmations. This means both sworn oaths and solemn affirmations are considered equivalent.

In cases where a person can't write and uses a mark as a signature, their name must be written nearby by a witness, who also signs their own name. For this mark to be considered an official signature or for legal acknowledgments, two witnesses must sign their names next to it.

If a part of this code is found to be invalid or doesn't apply to a situation or person, the rest of the code still stands and continues to apply to other situations or people without being affected.