California § 18700
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18700, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18700.
(a) (1) It is hereby declared to be the established policy of the state that every human being has the right to access sufficient affordable and healthy food. (2) Food insecurity is defined as the occasional or constant lack of access to the food one needs to live a healthy life and the uncertainty of being able to acquire enough food to meet the needs of an individual or household due to insufficient money or other resources. (b) All relevant state agencies, including, but not limited to, the State Department of Social Services, the Department of Food and Agriculture, the State Department of Health Care Services, the State Department of Education, and the State Department of Public Health, shall consider this state policy when revising, adopting, or establishing policies, regulations, and grant criteria when those policies, regulations, and criteria are pertinent to the distribution of sufficient affordable food. (c) This section does not expand any obligation of the state to provide food or nutrition assistance or to require the expenditure of additional resources to develop food infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18700
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18700 cover?
Section 18700 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 § 18700?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 18700" (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 § 18700 apply to my situation?
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