{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"19850.2","citation":"Gov. Code, § 19850.2","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 5. PERSONNEL [18000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5"},{"name":"PART 2.6. PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION [19815. - 19999.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-2.6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Administration of Salaries [19820. - 19850.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-2.6/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Uniform and Equipment Allowances [19850. - 19850.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-2.6/chapter-2/article-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1040, Sec. 25.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Each state employee, including employees having probationary status, employed in a position which is permanent and full time, or employed in a position which is less than full time for the equivalent of one year, shall receive the allowance for uniforms provided for in Section <a href=\"/gov/19850.1\">19850.1</a>, if:</p><p>(a) The uniform is clearly necessary for ready visual identification by the public for law enforcement, public safety, or other closely related purposes; and </p><p>(b) The employee is required by his or her appointing power to wear the uniform for the regular performance of his or her duties; and</p><p>(c) The uniform is authorized for wear only in an official capacity.</p><p>If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section <a href=\"/gov/3517.5\">3517.5</a>, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.</p>","text":"Each state employee, including employees having probationary status, employed in a position which is permanent and full time, or employed in a position which is less than full time for the equivalent of one year, shall receive the allowance for uniforms provided for in Section 19850.1, if: (a) The uniform is clearly necessary for ready visual identification by the public for law enforcement, public safety, or other closely related purposes; and (b) The employee is required by his or her appointing power to wear the uniform for the regular performance of his or her duties; and (c) The uniform is authorized for wear only in an official capacity. If the provisions of this section are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Section 3517.5, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if the provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/uniform-and-equipment-allowances-19850-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}