California § 8225 - If the Attorney General of this state is authorized by any law of the United Stat

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 8225 — If the Attorney General of this state is authorized by any law of the United Stat, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 8225. If the Attorney General of this state is authorized by any law of the United Stat

If the Attorney General of this state is authorized by any law of the United States to institute suits in the court of claims in behalf of the Indians of this state, and if the law of the United States provides for reimbursement of this state for all necessary costs and expenses incurred by this state in the event that the court renders judgment against the United States, the Attorney General may, with the approval of the Governor, cause such suits to be instituted, employ special counsel to assist in the prosecution thereof, and pay all necessary expenses incident thereto from moneys appropriated to the Attorney General. No reimbursement shall be made to this state for the services rendered by its Attorney General in person.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 8225

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 8225 cover?

Section 8225 ("If the Attorney General of this state is authorized by any law of the United Stat") 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 § 8225?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 8225 apply to my situation?

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