1. (a) All communications described in Sections 943 through 952 of this chapter shall be made electronically. Time limits described in those sections that are triggered by a communication commence on the day that communication is sent to an Applicant at the email address specified in an applicant account on the Attorney General's UTL web portal, or to the Attorney General at [email protected]. When the last day to perform or complete any act provided for in this chapter falls on Saturday, Sunday, or state holiday set forth in Government Code section 6700, the time computation excludes that day and includes the next business day. Business days are all days except Saturdays, Sundays, and any state holiday set forth in Government Code section 6700.
2. (b) The Attorney General shall extend an Applicant's time limits identified in Sections 943 through 954 for up to 60 days, excluding statutorily-imposed time limits, upon a showing of good cause that outweighs the operational needs of the Attorney General. Any granted extension will be for a duration consistent with the basis of the good cause shown. Multiple extensions may be granted for good cause. Good cause requires a satisfactory showing that the Applicant exercised reasonable diligence and a substantial reason for the extension. For example, good cause may be found when the Applicant requires additional time to collect or analyze new or complex information. Examples of operational needs that combined or individually may outweigh an Applicant's good cause include the need to efficiently allocate staff and resources to manage a large volume of work, the need to adhere to legally mandated or public-facing deadlines, and the need to maintain the UTL with products that meet the statutory requirements.
3. (c) The Attorney General shall extend time limits on the Attorney General's response, excluding statutorily imposed time limits and the 60-day notice of intent to remove a Brand Style from the UTL, provided in Section 950, subdivision (c), where good cause exists and for such time as is consistent with the basis of good cause shown. Multiple extensions may be granted for good cause, but the total time will not be extended for longer than 90 days without agreement from the affected Applicant. For example, good cause may be found where the Attorney General requires additional time to analyze new or complex information or to do independent testing of Brand Styles.

Note: Authority cited: Section 104559.1, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 104559.1, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 8-25-2025 as an emergency; operative 8-25-2025 (Register 2025, No. 35). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 2-23-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

2. New section refiled 2-18-2026 as an emergency; operative 2-24-2026 (Register 2026, No. 8). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 5-26-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

3. New section refiled 5-21-2026 as an emergency; operative 5-27-2026 (Register 2026, No. 21). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-19-2026 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

4. Certificate of Compliance as to 5-21-2026 order, including amendment of section, transmitted to OAL 5-7-2026 and filed 6-19-2026; amendments effective 6-19-2026 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2026, No. 25).