California § 12007 - For the purposes of this part, the term
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 12007 — For the purposes of this part, the term, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12007. For the purposes of this part, the term
(a) For the purposes of this part, the term âissuing authorityâ shall mean either the sheriff of a county, or the chief or other head of a municipal police department of any city or city and county, or the chief of a fire department or fire protection agency, and their authorized representatives, provided that, in the event the designated issuing authority is the chief of a fire department or fire protection agency, such fire department or fire protection agency is organized with regularly paid full-time personnel. The governing body of any county, city, or city and county shall designate one of the above as the issuing authority within its jurisdiction and shall notify the State Fire Marshal of the person so designated. (b) If the governing body of any county, city, or city and county does not designate an issuing authority pursuant to subdivision (a), the State Fire Marshal shall designate the sheriff of the county as the issuing authority.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12007
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12007 cover?
Section 12007 ("For the purposes of this part, the term") 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 § 12007?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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