California § 5849.5 - The department may adopt guidelines or regulations, including emergency regulatio
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5849.5 — The department may adopt guidelines or regulations, including emergency regulatio, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5849.5. The department may adopt guidelines or regulations, including emergency regulatio
The department may adopt guidelines or regulations, including emergency regulations to expedite the award of moneys pursuant to this part, in consultation with the California State Association of Counties and other stakeholders, as necessary to exercise the powers and perform the duties conferred or imposed on it by this part. Any guideline or regulation adopted pursuant to this section shall not be subject to the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The department shall consult with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, counties.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5849.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5849.5 cover?
Section 5849.5 ("The department may adopt guidelines or regulations, including emergency regulatio") 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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