California § 3778 - Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board may contract with a collect
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3778 — Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board may contract with a collect, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3778. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board may contract with a collect
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board may contract with a collection service for the purpose of collecting outstanding fees, fines, or cost recovery amounts, and may release personal information, including the birth date, telephone number, and social security number of any applicant or licensee for this purpose. The contractual agreement shall provide that the collection service shall not inappropriately use or release personal information, and shall provide safeguards to ensure that the information is protected from inappropriate disclosure. The contractual agreement shall hold the collection service liable for inappropriate use or disclosure of personal information.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3778
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3778 cover?
Section 3778 ("Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the board may contract with a collect") 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 § 3778?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 3778 apply to my situation?
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