California § 17111 - An applicant or recipient shall be permitted to retain, without effect on his eli
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17111 — An applicant or recipient shall be permitted to retain, without effect on his eli, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17111. An applicant or recipient shall be permitted to retain, without effect on his eli
An applicant or recipient shall be permitted to retain, without effect on his eligibility for aid or the amount of aid to which he is otherwise entitled, the tools of his trade necessary to continue or seek employment and an automobile of reasonable value needed to seek or maintain employment in order to enable the applicant or recipient to become self-supporting. The board of supervisors shall determine what tools of the trade may be retained as necessary and the reasonable value of an automobile used to seek or maintain employment.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17111
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17111 cover?
Section 17111 ("An applicant or recipient shall be permitted to retain, without effect on his eli") 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 § 17111?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 17111 apply to my situation?
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