California § 4449 - The State Department of Developmental Services has general control and direction
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§ 4449. The State Department of Developmental Services has general control and direction
The State Department of Developmental Services has general control and direction of the property and concerns of each state hospital specified in Section 4440. The department shall: (a) Take care of the interests of the hospital, and see that its purpose and its bylaws, rules, and regulations are carried into effect, according to law. (b) Establish such bylaws, rules, and regulations as it deems necessary and expedient for regulating the duties of officers and employees of the hospital, and for its internal government, discipline, and management. (c) Maintain an effective inspection of the hospital.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4449 cover?
Section 4449 ("The State Department of Developmental Services has general control and direction") 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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