California § 18013 - The Legislature finds and declares that this chapter effects a state policy that
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18013 — The Legislature finds and declares that this chapter effects a state policy that, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18013. The Legislature finds and declares that this chapter effects a state policy that
The Legislature finds and declares that this chapter effects a state policy that each public library provide a minimum level of service, known as the foundation program, to the extent state funds are made available for that purpose as prescribed by this chapter. The Legislature, therefore, declares that state funds made available to each public library pursuant to this chapter, to the extent those funds are appropriations subject to limitation of a public library, shall be included in the appropriations limit of the state for purposes of Article XIII B of the California Constitution. However, this chapter does not mandate any new program or higher level of service on any local government for which state funds are not made available as prescribed by this chapter.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18013
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18013 cover?
Section 18013 ("The Legislature finds and declares that this chapter effects a state policy that") 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 § 18013?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 18013" (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 § 18013 apply to my situation?
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