California § 20538 - All amounts due to the retirement system by a contracting agency under this part
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§ 20538. All amounts due to the retirement system by a contracting agency under this part
(a) All amounts due to the retirement system by a contracting agency under this part shall be paid through an electronic funds transfer method prescribed by the board. This payment requirement is effective upon declaration by the board. (b) A contracting agency that is unable, for good cause, to comply with subdivision (a), may apply to the board for a waiver that allows the agency to pay in an alternate manner as prescribed by the board, but not by credit card payment.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20538
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20538 cover?
Section 20538 ("All amounts due to the retirement system by a contracting agency under this part") 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.
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