§ 31204 Public Agency Definition

Government Code·California

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•This law defines what a 'public agency' is.
•A public agency includes the State of California and its departments.
•It also includes counties, cities, and other local government groups.

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Your local city hall or a state department like the DMV.

These places are considered public agencies because they are part of the government and serve the public.

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§ 31204 Public Agency Definition

As used in this chapter “public agency” means the State or any department or agency thereof, a county, city and county, city, public corporation, municipal corporation or public district. (Added by Stats. 1947, Ch. 753.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 31204.

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