California § 10103.5 - Work performed by prisoners pursuant to an order by the Secretary of the Departme
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 10103.5 — Work performed by prisoners pursuant to an order by the Secretary of the Departme, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10103.5. Work performed by prisoners pursuant to an order by the Secretary of the Departme
Work performed by prisoners pursuant to an order by the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation or by the California Correctional Training and Rehabilitation Authority is not subject to this chapter, provided that the total cost of a project for the construction of new, previously unoccupied prison facilities or additions to an existing facility shall not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) unless it is first approved by the State Public Works Board.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10103.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10103.5 cover?
Section 10103.5 ("Work performed by prisoners pursuant to an order by the Secretary of the Departme") 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 § 10103.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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