§ 4475 State Agency Definition

Government Code·California

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•This law talks about 'state agencies' in California.
•State agencies are parts of the government that can make deals or contracts.
•Some examples are the Department of Public Works, Department of Water Resources, and big schools like California State University.

Example

If the Department of Public Works wants to build a new road, they can hire a company to do the work.

This law says the Department of Public Works is a 'state agency,' so they have the power to make contracts like this.

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§ 4475 State Agency Definition

“State agency,” as used in this chapter, means any state agency defined in Section 11000, which is authorized to enter into contracts and shall include, but not be limited to, the Department of Public Works, the Department of Water Resources, the Department of General Services, the Trustees of the California State University, and the Board of Regents of the University of California. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 143, Sec. 184.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 4475.

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