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California Statutes

The codes enacted by the California legislature, grouped by subject area. Each one below covers a different area of law — pick one to browse its sections.

• Government Code Covers the structure and operation of state and local government, including public employment and public records. 21,730 sections
• Health and Safety Code Covers public health, hospitals, controlled substances, and environmental health standards. 17,629 sections
• Education Code Governs public schools, community colleges, and universities in California. 11,509 sections
• Business and Professions Code Regulates business practices and professional/occupational licensing - contractors, doctors, cosmetologists, real estate agents, and dozens of other licensed professions. 10,527 sections
• Water Code Governs water rights and water resource management. 10,123 sections
• Food and Agricultural Code Regulates farming, food safety, and agricultural commerce. 9,705 sections
• Public Resources Code Covers environmental protection, state parks, and natural resource management. 8,178 sections
• Public Utilities Code Regulates utilities such as electricity, gas, water, and transportation carriers. 7,566 sections
• Revenue and Taxation Code Governs state and local taxation, including income and property tax. 7,312 sections
• Welfare and Institutions Code Governs public social services, juvenile justice, and mental health/developmental disability services. 7,140 sections
• Penal Code Defines crimes and sets criminal procedure in California. 5,742 sections
• Streets and Highways Code Governs the construction and maintenance of public roads. 4,625 sections
• Insurance Code Regulates insurance companies and the insurance policies sold in California. 4,511 sections
• Civil Code Covers contracts, property ownership, personal rights, and other general civil obligations between private parties. 4,084 sections
• Vehicle Code Governs traffic laws, driver's licenses, and vehicle registration. 3,782 sections
• Code of Civil Procedure Sets the procedural rules for civil lawsuits in California courts, including filing deadlines, discovery, and judgments. 3,413 sections
• Financial Code Regulates banks, credit unions, lenders, and other financial institutions. 3,344 sections
• Probate Code Governs wills, trusts, estates, and conservatorships. 2,710 sections
• Labor Code Governs wages, workplace safety, and employee rights. 2,637 sections
• Corporations Code Governs the formation and operation of corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, and regulates securities. 2,453 sections
• Elections Code Governs how elections are conducted, including voter registration, ballots, and campaign rules. 2,373 sections
• Fish and Game Code Regulates hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation. 2,296 sections
• Public Contract Code Governs how California government agencies award and manage contracts. 1,658 sections
• Family Code Governs marriage, divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence protections, and adoption. 1,629 sections
• Harbors and Navigation Code Regulates ports, harbors, and boating. 1,356 sections
• Military and Veterans Code Covers the California National Guard and benefits for military veterans. 1,244 sections
• Unemployment Insurance Code Governs unemployment and disability insurance benefits. 1,115 sections
• Commercial Code California's version of the Uniform Commercial Code, governing sales, negotiable instruments, and secured transactions. 669 sections
• Evidence Code Sets the rules for what evidence is admissible in California courts. 506 sections