California § 156.5 - The director may negotiate and execute for the department and for its component a
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 156.5 — The director may negotiate and execute for the department and for its component a, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 156.5. The director may negotiate and execute for the department and for its component a
The director may negotiate and execute for the department and for its component agencies, rental agreements for short-term hiring of space and furnishings for examination or meeting purposes. The director may, in his or her discretion, negotiate and execute contracts for that space which include provisions which hold harmless the provider of the space where liability resulting from use of the space under the contract is traceable to the state or its officers, agents, or employees. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the director may, in his or her discretion, advance payments as deposits to reserve and hold examination or meeting space. Any such agreement is subject to the approval of the legal office of the Department of General Services.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 156.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 156.5 cover?
Section 156.5 ("The director may negotiate and execute for the department and for its component a") 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 § 156.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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