In determining the baseline annual funding allocation, regional or local entities shall apply to the department in accordance with operational standards as outlined in the program guidelines and in accordance with the eligibility requirements described in Sections 2561.5 and 2562.1. A regional or local entity that meets the eligibility requirements may not be denied its fair share of the baseline annual allocation made by the department.

(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 638, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2005.)

Terms Used In California Streets and Highways Code 2562.3

  • Baseline: Projection of the receipts, outlays, and other budget amounts that would ensue in the future without any change in existing policy. Baseline projections are used to gauge the extent to which proposed legislation, if enacted into law, would alter current spending and revenue levels.
  • Department: means the Department of Transportation of this state. See California Streets and Highways Code 20
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