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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 7Ch. 5Art. 1§ 6501 State Agency Agreement Approval

§ 6501 State Agency Agreement Approval

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§ 6501 State Agency Agreement Approval

Key Takeaways

  • •State workers or groups can't make deals without checking first.
  • •They need permission from the Department of General Services or its boss if the law says so.
  • •This rule makes sure big decisions are checked by the right people.

Example

A school wants to buy 100 new computers.

The school can't just order them—they have to ask the Department of General Services first if the law says they need permission.

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

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§ 6501 State Agency Agreement Approval

This article does not authorize any state officer, board, commission, department, or other state agency or institution to make any agreement without the approval of the Department of General Services or the Director of General Services if such approval is required by law. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 371.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

agreementcommissiondirectorgeneral servicesinstitution

Related Statutes

  • § 6502.1 Coachella Valley Electric Services
  • § 6503.6 Joint Powers Agreement Filing
  • § 6503.8 Joint Powers Agreement Filing
  • § 6506 Joint Service Agreements
  • § 6509.7 Public Agency Joint Investments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 6501.
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