California § 5053 - The department may provide hostel facilities in any unit of the state park system
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5053 — The department may provide hostel facilities in any unit of the state park system, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5053. The department may provide hostel facilities in any unit of the state park system
(a) The department may provide hostel facilities in any unit of the state park system where consistent with the general development plan for such unit, and may provide for hostel facilities in the general plan for any unit; provided, however, that no hostel facility may be provided in any unit classified as a state wilderness, natural preserve, or state reserve. (b) The department may also provide hostel facilities at any park or recreation area under the jurisdiction of any local or regional public agency if such agency enters into an agreement with the department for the care, maintenance, and control of such facilities at the agencyâs expense.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5053
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5053 cover?
Section 5053 ("The department may provide hostel facilities in any unit of the state park system") 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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