California § 17540 - The governing board of any school district may sell any personal property or scho
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 17540 — The governing board of any school district may sell any personal property or scho, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17540. The governing board of any school district may sell any personal property or scho
The governing board of any school district may sell any personal property or school supplies belonging to the district to the federal government or its agencies, to the state, to any county, city and county, city or special district, or to any other school district or any agency eligible under the federal surplus property law, (40 U.S.C. Sec. 484(j)(3)) and the governing board of another school district may purchase the property, for an amount equal to the cost thereof plus the estimated cost of purchasing, storing, and handling the property, without advertisement for or receipt of bids or compliance with any other provisions of this code. The governing board of any school district may purchase any personal property or school supplies for the purpose of selling them, pursuant to this section. This section does not authorize the purchase, for the purpose of resale, of standard school supplies and equipment by any elementary school district governed by school trustees.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 17540
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 17540 cover?
Section 17540 ("The governing board of any school district may sell any personal property or scho") 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 § 17540?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 17540" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 17540 apply to my situation?
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