California § 1617 - The department shall administer this chapter. (b) In order to carry out this chap
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§ 1617. The department shall administer this chapter. (b) In order to carry out this chap
(a) The department shall administer this chapter. (b) In order to carry out this chapter, any duly authorized representative of the department may do any of the following: (1) Enter or inspect on an announced or unannounced basis any building, premise, equipment, materials, records, or information at any reasonable time to secure compliance with, or prevent a violation of, this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (2) Inspect, photograph, or copy any records, reports, test results, test specimens, or other information related to the requirements of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (3) Secure any sample, photograph, or other evidence from any building or premise for the purpose of enforcing this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1617
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1617 cover?
Section 1617 ("The department shall administer this chapter. (b) In order to carry out this chap") 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.
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