California § 78490 - The department shall establish procedures to ensure that trade secret information
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§ 78490. The department shall establish procedures to ensure that trade secret information
The department shall establish procedures to ensure that trade secret information is utilized by the department only in connection with the responsibilities of the department pursuant to this part and is not otherwise disseminated without the consent of the person who provided the information to the department. However, any information shall be made available to governmental agencies for use in making studies and for use in judicial review or enforcement proceedings involving the person furnishing the information.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 78490
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 78490 cover?
Section 78490 ("The department shall establish procedures to ensure that trade secret information") 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 § 78490?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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