California § 58501 - For purposes of this chapter: (a)
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 58501 — For purposes of this chapter: (a), with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 58501. For purposes of this chapter: (a)
For purposes of this chapter: (a) âAgricultural productâ means any fowl, animal, vegetable, or other stuff, product, or article which is customary food, or which is proper for food for human beings. (b) âFood bankâ means a surplus food collection and distribution system operated and established to assist in bringing donated agricultural products to nonprofit charitable organizations and individuals for the purpose of reducing hunger and nutritional needs. (c) âNonprofit charitable organizationâ means any organization which was organized and is operating for charitable purposes and meets the requirements set forth in Section 214 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 58501
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 58501 cover?
Section 58501 ("For purposes of this chapter: (a)") 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 § 58501?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 58501" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 58501 apply to my situation?
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