California § 132 - No board, commission, examining committee, or any other agency within the departm
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 132 — No board, commission, examining committee, or any other agency within the departm, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 132. No board, commission, examining committee, or any other agency within the departm
No board, commission, examining committee, or any other agency within the department may institute or join any legal action against any other agency within the state or federal government without the permission of the director. Prior to instituting or joining in a legal action against an agency of the state or federal government, a board, commission, examining committee, or any other agency within the department shall present a written request to the director to do so. Within 30 days of receipt of the request, the director shall communicate the directorâs approval or denial of the request and the directorâs reasons for approval or denial to the requesting agency in writing. If the director does not act within 30 days, the request shall be deemed approved. A requesting agency within the department may override the directorâs denial of its request to institute or join a legal action against a state or federal agency by a two-thirds vote of the members of the board, commission, examining committee, or other agency, which vote shall include the vote of at least one public member of that board, commission, examining committee, or other agency.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 132
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 132 cover?
Section 132 ("No board, commission, examining committee, or any other agency within the departm") 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 § 132?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 132 apply to my situation?
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