California § 51 - If, in connection with the use of roads, highways, and freeways, the assistance,
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§ 51. If, in connection with the use of roads, highways, and freeways, the assistance,
(a) If, in connection with the use of roads, highways, and freeways, the assistance, control, or protection by Highway Patrol officers is desired, applications by an entity engaged in agricultural production to utilize services of Highway Patrol officers in the transportation of agricultural commodities shall be made to the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol. The commissioner may approve the application provided that employees are available and the department is fully reimbursed for additional costs incurred. (b) Applications to utilize Highway Patrol employee services shall be approved or disapproved by the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol within 30 days of receipt of the application and shall be approved sooner, if possible.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 51 cover?
Section 51 ("If, in connection with the use of roads, highways, and freeways, the assistance,") 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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