California § 103855 - The department may enter into a contract for the establishment and implementation
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 103855 — The department may enter into a contract for the establishment and implementation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 103855. The department may enter into a contract for the establishment and implementation
The department may enter into a contract for the establishment and implementation of the birth defects monitoring program. The contract shall include provisions requiring full compliance with all the requirements of this chapter. The term of the contract may be in excess of one year, but no longer than three years. Funds shall be allocated in accordance with the state Budget Act. Funds withheld from the contractor at the conclusion of a fiscal year until specified tasks are completed shall be released promptly on proof of substantial completion, and shall not be offset against any funding for the subsequent fiscal year.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 103855
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 103855 cover?
Section 103855 ("The department may enter into a contract for the establishment and implementation") 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 § 103855?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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