California § 20938 - Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, credit for prior service shall

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20938 — Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, credit for prior service shall, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 20938. Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, credit for prior service shall

Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, credit for prior service shall be granted only to each person who was employed by a contracting agency on the effective date of the agency’s contract or amendment to the contract under which that prior service is granted. This section shall not apply to a contracting agency nor to the employees of a contracting agency, unless the agency elects to be subject to this section by express provision in the contract making the contracting agency subject to this section.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20938

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20938 cover?

Section 20938 ("Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, credit for prior service shall") 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 § 20938?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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