CA Health & Safety Code Section 50894

(a)

Where loans will be used in conjunction with federal and other state housing assistance or tax credits, and a conflict exists between the other state and federal program requirements and this chapter, the requirements of this chapter may be waived only to the extent necessary to permit the federal or other state financial participation or eligibility for tax credits. Where a conflict exists between any state or federal law or regulation regarding nondiscrimination and this chapter, the requirements of this chapter may be waived only to the extent necessary to bring this chapter in compliance with the law or regulation regarding nondiscrimination.