California § 14131 - The department may contract for the services of engineers, architects, surveyors,
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 14131 — The department may contract for the services of engineers, architects, surveyors,, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14131. The department may contract for the services of engineers, architects, surveyors,
The department may contract for the services of engineers, architects, surveyors, planners, environmental specialists, and materials testing specialists to provide professional and technical services relating to project study reports, project development, surveying, and construction inspection whenever the director determines that the guidelines adopted pursuant to Section 14134 are applicable. Services contracted for shall not cause the displacement of any permanent, temporary, or part-time employee of the department. For purposes of this section, âdisplacementâ means layoff, demotion, involuntary transfer to a new class, or involuntary transfer to a new work location requiring the employee to change his or her place of residence in order to be able to continue in his or her job classification.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 14131
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 14131 cover?
Section 14131 ("The department may contract for the services of engineers, architects, surveyors,") 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 § 14131?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 14131" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 14131 apply to my situation?
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