California § 24212 - This chapter shall become operative only upon an appropriation in the annual Budg

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§ 24212. This chapter shall become operative only upon an appropriation in the annual Budg

(a) This chapter shall become operative only upon an appropriation in the annual Budget Act or any other act approved by the Legislature for the express purpose of implementing this chapter. Upon appropriation, the board and departments specified in this chapter shall each post a notice on their internet websites informing the public of the date on which the program became operative. (b) The Forced or Involuntary Sterilization Compensation Account is hereby established in the State Treasury, and shall be administered by the California Victim Compensation Board. Any funds appropriated for purposes of this chapter shall be held in this account and shall be used for the purpose of implementing this chapter. Any costs incurred by any state department or agency for these purposes may be reimbursed from this account.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 24212 cover?

Section 24212 ("This chapter shall become operative only upon an appropriation in the annual Budg") 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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