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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 5Ch. 2Art. 3§ 14155 Department Jurisdiction Definitions

§ 14155 Department Jurisdiction Definitions

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§ 14155 Department Jurisdiction Definitions

Key Takeaways

  • •This law defines which government groups are called 'Department' in this part of the rules.
  • •The 'Department' can be different groups like Transportation, Water, Boating, Prisons, or General Services, depending on the job.
  • •Each group only counts as 'Department' for the work they are in charge of.

Example

If the state wants to fix a road, the Department of Transportation is in charge.

The law says the Department of Transportation is the 'Department' for road work, so they handle it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 14155 Department Jurisdiction Definitions

“Department,” as used in this article, means the Department of Transportation as to work within its jurisdiction, the Department of Water Resources as to work within its jurisdiction, the Department of Boating and Waterways as to any project under the jurisdiction of that department pursuant to Article 2.5 (commencing with Section 65) of Chapter 2 of Division 1 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, and the Department of Corrections with respect to any project under its jurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7000) of Title 7 of Part 3 of the Penal Code, and the Department of General Services with respect to the construction, alteration, repair, and improvement of state buildings. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 540, Sec. 1. Effective September 17, 1981.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

DepartmentDepartment of TransportationDepartment of Water ResourcesDepartment of Boating and WaterwaysDepartment of CorrectionsDepartment of General Services

Related Statutes

  • § 14174 Guaranteed Return Trip Fund
  • § 14650 State Building Construction Authority
  • § 14651 Department Powers Transfer
  • § 14654 Property Transfer To General Services
  • § 14655 Employee Transfer To General Services

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 14155.
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