Recent California regulations affecting small businesses
Page 8 of 8 • Last updated April 10, 2026
114 new California regulations affecting small businesses have been published in the past 30 days. These cover compliance updates from state agencies, regional authorities, and licensing boards — flagged here when they change a rule, fee, deadline, or eligibility threshold. Each listing links to the official notice so you can read the full text and respond if it touches your business.
- Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Decision on Petition from Stephen Menchaca Concerning Failure to Comply with the APA (Title 15 CCR § 3140)April 10, 2026
The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation denied Stephen Menchaca's petition challenging Title 15 CCR § 3140's regulation of incarcerated persons' benefits checks, finding the rule properly adopted and compliant with federal veterans benefits…
- California Air Resources Board - California Reformulated Gasoline Regulation (Title 13 CCR §§ 2262, 2262.5)April 10, 2026
California Air Resources Board permits sale of gasoline blends containing 10.5 to 15 percent ethanol by volume as transportation fuel until further regulatory action is taken.
- Department of Cannabis Control - Decision on Petition from Caren Woodson Concerning Mandatory Retesting of Cannabis and Cannabis ProductsApril 10, 2026
California Department of Cannabis Control approved a petition to eliminate mandatory retesting requirements for sealed, unadulterated cannabis products returned to originating licensees within valid Certificate of Analysis windows in future rulemaki…
- Department of Cannabis Control - Decision on Petition from Ben Green Concerning Annual License Fee for Small FarmsApril 10, 2026
The Department of Cannabis Control denied a petition to reduce or suspend annual license renewal fees for small cannabis cultivators and rejected reimbursement claims for 2025 fees paid.
- Department of Fish and Wildlife - HUM 254 Culvert Rehabilitation Project (State Route 254, Humboldt County)April 10, 2026
California Department of Transportation proposes culvert replacement and drainage system rehabilitation along State Route 254 in Humboldt County, potentially affecting coho salmon under state endangered species protections.
- Department of Social Services - Tuberculosis Assessment in Children's Residential Facilities (Title 22 CCR §§ 80001, 80065, 80066, 80069, 83066, 86065, 86066, 86501, 86565, 86565.5, 86566, 88069.2)April 10, 2026
California Department of Social Services updates tuberculosis screening requirements for clients and caregivers in children's residential facilities to align with current public health guidance and establish consistent procedures statewide.
- Board of Psychology - Disciplinary Guidelines and Uniform Standards Related to Substance-Abusing Licensees (Title 16 CCR § 1395.2)April 10, 2026
California Board of Psychology amends disciplinary guidelines for substance-abusing licensees under Title 16 CCR § 1395.2 to update probation terms, rehabilitation criteria, and administrative action standards.
- California Architects Board - Retired License Reinstatement (Title 16 CCR § 109.1)April 10, 2026
California Architects Board requires retired license holders to wait one year before reinstatement and submit proof of continuing education completion to resume active practice status.
- Board of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Technician Certification Programs (Title 16 CCR § 1793.65)April 10, 2026
Board of Pharmacy extends the sunset date for approved pharmacy technician certification programs from June 30, 2026 to June 30, 2027 to allow time for compliance evaluations and rulemaking.
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