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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 4.5Ch. 2.5§ 13989 Public Research Access Law

§ 13989 Public Research Access Law

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§ 13989 Public Research Access Law

Key Takeaways

  • •If California pays for research, the results should be easy for everyone to see.
  • •The law is called the 'California Taxpayer Access to Publicly Funded Research Act'.
  • •It started on January 1, 2015.

Example

A scientist gets money from California to study how to save water in farms.

The scientist must share their findings with the public so everyone can learn from it.

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

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§ 13989 Public Research Access Law

This act shall be known and may be cited as the California Taxpayer Access to Publicly Funded Research Act. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 789, Sec. 1. (AB 609) Effective January 1, 2015.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

California Taxpayer Access to Publicly Funded Research ActStats. 2014, Ch. 789, Sec. 1 (AB 609)

Related Statutes

  • § 13989.2 Research Grant Definitions
  • § 13989.4 Public Research Innovation Access
  • § 13989.6 Public Access To Research
  • § 13996.4 International Trade Program Collaboration
  • § 13996.41 International Trade Investment Program

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 13989.
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