California § 18590 - This part does not prohibit any state agency which is authorized by law to contra

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18590 — This part does not prohibit any state agency which is authorized by law to contra, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 18590. This part does not prohibit any state agency which is authorized by law to contra

This part does not prohibit any state agency which is authorized by law to contract for such services from contracting with an independent contractor for the performance of work of a character for which a license is required under Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code, the performance of which work can not satisfactorily be secured by appointments under this part.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18590 cover?

Section 18590 ("This part does not prohibit any state agency which is authorized by law to contra") 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 § 18590?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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