California § 18974.5 - Any member of the Armed Forces who successfully passes any state civil service ex
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 18974.5 — Any member of the Armed Forces who successfully passes any state civil service ex, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18974.5. Any member of the Armed Forces who successfully passes any state civil service ex
Any member of the Armed Forces who successfully passes any state civil service examination and whose name as a result is placed on an employment list and who within 12 months after the establishment of the employment list for which the examination was given qualifies for veteransâ preference as provided for in this article shall be allowed the appropriate veteransâ credit to the same effect as though he or she were entitled to that credit at the time of the establishing of the employment list.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 18974.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 18974.5 cover?
Section 18974.5 ("Any member of the Armed Forces who successfully passes any state civil service ex") 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 § 18974.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 18974.5 apply to my situation?
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