California § 12804.2 - Beginning July 1, 2026, there is in state government the Business and Consumer Se

§ 12804.2. Beginning July 1, 2026, there is in state government the Business and Consumer Se

(a) Beginning July 1, 2026, there is in state government the Business and Consumer Services Agency. (b) The Business and Consumer Services Agency shall consist of all of the following: (1) The Alcoholic Beverage Control Appeals Board. (2) The California Horse Racing Board. (3) The Cannabis Control Appeals Panel. (4) The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. (5) The Department of Cannabis Control. (6) The Department of Consumer Affairs. (7) The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. (8) The Department of Real Estate. (c) (1) On July 1, 2026, the Business and Consumer Services Agency succeeds to and is vested with all the duties, powers, purposes, personnel, and responsibilities vested in the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency as they relate to the entities listed in subdivision (b). (2) With respect to any of the functions transferred to the Business and Consumer Services Agency pursuant to this subdivision, whenever any reference to the Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency appears in any statute, regulation, or contract, it shall be deemed to refer to the Business and Consumer Services Agency. (d) (1) A state agency, department, or entity may take actions prior to July 1, 2026, that are necessary to ensure that the provisions in this section become operative on July 1, 2026, and are implemented in a timely fashion. (2) The actions described in this subdivision may include, but are not limited to, reassignment of duties between state agencies, departments, or entities pursuant to Section 12080.3, actions relating to planning for the changes provided in the reorganization plan, and the expenditure of funds necessary for the transfer or authority and responsibilities accomplished by the reorganization plan. (e) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2026.