Both federal and state laws are applied within the State of California. There are special federal courts to handle federal law and state courts apply state laws.

Yes. The copyright laws apply on the Internet just as they apply to more traditional media. A person who downloads, uploads, distributes, transmits or otherwise copies or distributes software through the Internet without the express authority of the copyright owner is liable for copyright infringement. Penalties can be as high as $150,000 for each software title infringed. In cases of willful violation, criminal penalties may also be assessed.

Yes. Maryland’s laws protect the confidentiality and privacy of patient health information. Most of these laws are set out in Title 4 of the Health Occupations Article of the Maryland Code (http://mlis.state.md.us). To the extent Maryland law is more stringent than HIPAA Rules, Maryland law applies.

The Fair Political Practices Commission is responsible for providing advice about campaign finance issues. They have issued a fact sheet indicating that contribution limits do apply to the replacement candidates. The limits do not apply to the target of the recall or to the committees sponsoring or opposing the recall drive itself. Yes. Recall committees are required to file contribution and spending reports.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), privately owned businesses that serve the public, such as restaurants, hotels, retail stores, taxicabs, theaters, concert halls, and sports facilities, are prohibited from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. The ADA requires these businesses to allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals onto business premises in whatever areas customers are generally allowed.

A public auction or sealed bid sale is conducted pursuant to the California Revenue and Taxation Code, beginning with Section 3691. The Code is available at most public libraries and on the internet at http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html. As a bidder, you are responsible to know the laws pertaining to tax auctions. No. Legal title to a tax-defaulted property subject to the Tax Collector's power to sell can be obtained only by becoming the successful bidder at the county tax sale.

YES - students who are not California residents may apply to SFSU's BSN program. However, California residents are given PRIORITY over non-residents. This will greatly reduce your chance of admittance into the BSN program at SFSU. Please check out CSU's residency criteria at http://www.sfsu.edu/prospect/transfer.htm#residency for more information.

Anyone with experience, skills, knowledge, and/or expertise in a given field of study. We accept students from across the United States and around the world. All students are evaluated on an individual basis according to predefined criteria.

Copyright assures that the author, or artist, or copyright holder retains some control over their works. Each country has its own set of laws on the subject, though the Berne Convention established a standard for signatory nations (including the US). Copyright protects a published work for a certain amount of time, even if the author dies. The following guidelines may help, but are nowhere near complete.

The principal law that applies to condominiums is Chapter 183A of the General Laws of Massachusetts. Other laws that relate to corporations, health and safety, vehicles, taxes and real estate, also apply to condominiums.

Both federal and state laws are applied within the State of Alabama. There are special federal courts to handle federal law and state courts apply state laws. Federal Court is for disputes where ALL parties are from different states and the matter in controvery exceeds $75,000.00 in damages or when a federal question is presented.

While charter schools are free from many laws, rules and regulations governing traditional public schools, they are subject to the same laws, rules and regulations regarding health and safety, civil rights, statewide student assessment requirements, public information and open meetings, and compulsory education requirements for minors applicable to other public schools, as well as other laws specifically prescribed by statute.

French law and only French law can be used for the buying and selling and or any questions pertaining to French real estate.

Adoption law is primarily state law, and every state has its own adoption statutes. Court decisions interpreting adoption statutes are called case law, and give further meaning to these statutes. In addition, federal law, such as the United States Constitution, the Immigration and Naturalization Act, the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act impact on adoptions. [back]

a) The Legislature finds and declares that homeowners whose residences are in foreclosure are subject to fraud, deception, harassment, and unfair dealing by foreclosure consultants from the time a Notice of Default is recorded pursuant to Section 2924 until the time of the foreclosure sale. Foreclosure consultants represent that they can assist homeowners who have defaulted on obligations secured by their residences.

Under the Australian Constitution, the Commonwealth Government has the jurisdiction to make laws in relation to divorce and matrimonial causes, including parental rights and custody issues. Because the Constitution does not expressly give the Commonwealth Government jurisdiction over de facto relationships and ex-nuptial children, these matters generally fall within the jurisdiction of state governments.

The federal government and many states have passed laws that place restrictions on calls made to residential phone numbers for the purpose of selling products or services. Two federal laws are involved: the Telephone Sales Rule (TSR), administered by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Consumers may request to be placed on these state and/or federal Do Not Call lists.

The California Vehicle Code, specifically, VC section 23152(a) and 23152(b), sets the law on DUI cases, and states as follows: VC 23152. (a) It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle. b) It is unlawful for any person who has 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol in his or her blood to drive a vehicle. For purposes of this article and Section 34501.

Obtain a reciprocity application packet from the Board by calling the main telephone number at (916) 263-7800 or by sending an email to the Board at bvnpt@dca.ca.gov. Provide your full name and mailing address. Applicants that are licensed in another U.S. State or Territory may review "Fact Sheet for Out-of-State Licensed Applicants" on the Board's website at www.bvnpt.ca.gov, under the featured links on the right side of the screen.

Individuals applying for a peace officer position in California are required to meet several statewide minimum standards for employment. These standards include: Local law enforcement departments may set higher standards than the statewide minimum standards. Where there are no statewide minimum standards, the local hiring authority may set a standard, e.g. vision and hearing standards. This is why some standards vary from department to department.

Yes, but you must obtain permission from the program instructor. Please contact summer-abroad@ucdavis.edu to request permission to enroll. In the email, please include

The Stewardship Council prefers proposals that provide activities to youth in California. The Stewardship Council will not favor proposals that take youth overseas. We will review any grant that meets our guidelines. We will favor proposals that meet the objectives and priorities of our grantmaking plan. Each application will need to make a compelling case for funding.

If you are a returning CARES participant, you may apply for your Child Development permit through the E3 Institute. Follow these steps to apply for a first-time, upgrade, or renewal permit: (Please note that the application process for a Child Development Permit is separate from the CARES application process.) Step 2: Schedule a ? hour appointment at the E3 Institute by contacting Esperanza Cadena at 408-299-1700 or ecadena@wested.

The foundation administers more than 150 scholarship funds dedicated to students pursuing higher education. However, we do not directly coordinate the application and selection process. External committees not affiliated with CCF administer the process. Scholarship donor funds are housed at the foundation and scholarship payments are disbursed to scholars selected by external committees not affiliated with CCF.

Generally, seamen are covered under both the General Maritime Law of the United States, and under Federal Statutes, such as the Jones Act. The basis for recovery differ under the General Maritime Law and The Jones Act but the damages that can be obtained are the same.

On January 1, 2000, Congress established the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), within the U.S. Department of Transportation. This organization was formerly the Federal Highway Administration Office of Motor Carriers. Its primary mission is to "reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses." As part of this mission, FMCSA develops and enforces regulations designed to strike a balance between safety and industry efficiency.

The adoption laws of your state of residence, the laws of the birth mother's and birth father's states of residence, and, if the child has Native American heritage, the Indian Child Welfare Act.