California § 13988.3 - Notwithstanding any other law, state agencies and departments may, upon request,
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 13988.3 — Notwithstanding any other law, state agencies and departments may, upon request,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13988.3. Notwithstanding any other law, state agencies and departments may, upon request,
(a) Notwithstanding any other law, state agencies and departments may, upon request, share records and information related to intellectual property generated by state employees or with state funding with the department. (b) Any employee or former employee of the department who has access to or knowledge of the records and information described in subdivision (a), shall not divulge or make known to any person not employed by the department in any manner not expressly permitted by law any particulars of these records or information that is restricted by law from public disclosure, or represents a first publication of research results, or information pertaining to patent rights that would not otherwise be publicly available.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 13988.3
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13988.3 cover?
Section 13988.3 ("Notwithstanding any other law, state agencies and departments may, upon request,") 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 § 13988.3?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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