California § 7290 - The State Department of Developmental Services may enter into a special agreement
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7290 — The State Department of Developmental Services may enter into a special agreement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7290. The State Department of Developmental Services may enter into a special agreement
The State Department of Developmental Services may enter into a special agreement, secured by a properly executed bond, with the relatives, guardian, conservator, or friend of any patient for the patientâs care, support, maintenance, or other expenses at the institution. The agreement and bond shall be to the people of the State of California and action to enforce the same may be brought by the department. All charges due under this section, including the monthly rate for the patientâs care and treatment, as established by or pursuant to law, shall be collected monthly. No patient, however, shall be permitted to occupy more than one room in any state institution.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7290
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7290 cover?
Section 7290 ("The State Department of Developmental Services may enter into a special agreement") 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 § 7290?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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