California § 100170 - The department may commence and maintain all proper and necessary actions and pro
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§ 100170. The department may commence and maintain all proper and necessary actions and pro
(a) The department may commence and maintain all proper and necessary actions and proceedings for any or all of the following purposes: (1) To enforce its regulations. (2) To compel the performance of any act specifically enjoined upon any person, officer, or board, by any law of this state relating to its powers and duties. (b) It may defend all actions and proceedings involving its powers and duties. (c) In all actions and proceedings it shall sue and be sued under the name of the department.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 100170
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 100170 cover?
Section 100170 ("The department may commence and maintain all proper and necessary actions and pro") 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 § 100170?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 100170 apply to my situation?
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