Newsom executive order extends deadlines impacted by virus

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Friday, extending critical deadlines impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Due California's stay-at-home order, many are not able to renew deadlines. Therefore, the following extensions have been issued by the state:

The executive order extends deadlines for certification requirements for public school project inspectors who previously passed an initial evaluation.

It also extends certification deadlines for Certified Access Specialists who ensure compliance with disability access in properties and businesses.

The order gives the State Fire Marshal 60 days to publish lists of building materials requirements and registration renewals for flame-retardant fabrics and applications.

Newsom gives a 60 day extension for the expiration dates for notaries public whose commissions are set to expire.

The order also makes it clear that notaries public can use an expired Department of Motor Vehicle driver’s license or identification card to confirm identification, consistent with prior action that extended expiration dates for driver’s licenses and identification cards.

Also, the order enhances public safety by allowing retired peace officers to temporarily be reemployed for up to a year if they left the agency in good standing.

It authorizes remote reporting under the Sex Offender Registration Act consistent with state public health guidance. This will help facilitate reporting that otherwise may not be occurring or not occurring in a way that protects law enforcement personnel and registrants.

Finally, the order extends by 60 days certain procedural deadlines of the Department of Industrial Relations, including the deadline for workers to file wage claims with the Labor Commissioner; the deadline for employers to appeal Cal/OSHA citations; and the deadline for Workers’ Compensation Administrative Law Judges to issue decisions.