California § 50201 - Nothing in this division shall preclude the establishment of direct relationships
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§ 50201. Nothing in this division shall preclude the establishment of direct relationships
Nothing in this division shall preclude the establishment of direct relationships between the federal government and local public entities or shall in any way alter the authority of local public entities to directly receive federal funds, nor shall anything in this division be construed to supersede or affect any other provision of law relating to the control of funds by local public entities. Further, nothing in this division shall affect the authority or reduce the obligations specified in Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 7260) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code with respect to payment of relocation assistance or prevent the receipt or disbursement of federal funds made available to any governmental agency for such purpose.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 50201
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 50201 cover?
Section 50201 ("Nothing in this division shall preclude the establishment of direct relationships") 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 § 50201?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 50201 apply to my situation?
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