Nonprofit Colleges

Notice of Adoption of Regulations

Summary

The Department of Justice (Department) proposes to adopt section 940 of title 11, division 1, chapter 10 of the California Code of Regulations concerning the Attorney General’s verification of an institution of higher education’s nonprofit status.

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Notice Register Publication Date: March 17, 2023

Status of the Proposal

The rulemaking is complete. On August 10, 2023, the Office of Administrative Law approved the regulations and filed them with the Secretary of State. The regulations become effective on October 1, 2023.

Public Notice and Related Documents

• OAL Approval Letter, pdf
• Final Text of Proposed Regulations, pdf
• Final Statement of Reasons, pdf
• Updated Informative Digest, pdf

Public Notice and Related Documents

• Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, pdf
• Text of Proposed Regulations, pdf
• Initial Statement of Reasons, pdf
• Economic and Fiscal Impact Statement (STD 399), pdf
• STD 399 Attachment, pdf
• Notice Publication/Regulations Submission (STD 400), pdf
• Tips for Making Effective Comments, pdf