California § 15863 - The state shall be held harmless for any federal disallowance resulting from this
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§ 15863. The state shall be held harmless for any federal disallowance resulting from this
The state shall be held harmless for any federal disallowance resulting from this chapter and any other expenses or liabilities, including, but not limited to, the cost of processing or granting appeals, unless the department is acting pursuant to Section 15850.5. An applicant receiving supplemental reimbursement pursuant to this chapter shall be liable for any reduced federal financial participation, and any other expenses or liabilities, including, but not limited to, the costs of processing or granting appeals, resulting from the implementation of this chapter with respect to that applicant. The state may recoup any federal disallowance from the applicant for which it can be held harmless.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 15863
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 15863 cover?
Section 15863 ("The state shall be held harmless for any federal disallowance resulting from this") 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 § 15863?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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