California § 10428 - It shall be unlawful for a provider organization or a certified provider organiza

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 10428 — It shall be unlawful for a provider organization or a certified provider organiza, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10428. It shall be unlawful for a provider organization or a certified provider organiza

It shall be unlawful for a provider organization or a certified provider organization to: (a) Cause or attempt to cause the Department of Human Resources or the Governor’s designee, the department, or any state agency, department, local political subdivision, contractor, or subcontractor, charged with the administration of a state-funded early care and education program, as defined in subdivision (f) of Section 10421, to violate Section 10427.5 or 10427.7. (b) Impose or threaten to impose reprisals on providers, to discriminate or threaten to discriminate against providers, or otherwise to interfere with, restrain, or coerce providers because of their exercise of rights guaranteed by this chapter. (c) Refuse or fail to meet and confer in good faith with the Department of Human Resources or the Governor’s designee. (d) Refuse to participate in good faith in the mediation procedure set forth in Section 10427.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10428

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10428 cover?

Section 10428 ("It shall be unlawful for a provider organization or a certified provider organiza") 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 § 10428?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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