California § 5055 - Commencing July 1, 2005, all powers and duties previously granted to and imposed
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5055 — Commencing July 1, 2005, all powers and duties previously granted to and imposed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5055. Commencing July 1, 2005, all powers and duties previously granted to and imposed
Commencing July 1, 2005, all powers and duties previously granted to and imposed upon the Department of Corrections shall be exercised by the Secretary of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, except where those powers and duties are expressly vested by law in the Board of Parole Hearings. Whenever a power is granted to the secretary or a duty is imposed upon the secretary, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by a subordinate officer to the secretary or by a person authorized pursuant to law by the secretary.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5055
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5055 cover?
Section 5055 ("Commencing July 1, 2005, all powers and duties previously granted to and imposed") 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 § 5055?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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