California § 10409 - Every local agency, as defined in Section 17518 of the Government Code, shall pur
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 10409 — Every local agency, as defined in Section 17518 of the Government Code, shall pur, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10409. Every local agency, as defined in Section 17518 of the Government Code, shall pur
Every local agency, as defined in Section 17518 of the Government Code, shall purchase lubricating oil and industrial oil from the seller whose oil product contains the greater percentage of recycled oil, if the availability, fitness, quality, and price of the recycled oil product is otherwise equal to, or better than, virgin oil products. This section shall not prohibit a local agency from purchasing virgin oil products for exclusive use in vehicles whose warranties expressly prohibit the use of products containing recycled oil.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10409
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10409 cover?
Section 10409 ("Every local agency, as defined in Section 17518 of the Government Code, shall pur") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 10409?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 10409" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 10409 apply to my situation?
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