{"code":"MVC","codeName":"Military and Veterans Code","section":"996.17","citation":"Mil. & Vet. Code, § 996.17","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. VETERANS' AID AND WELFARE [690. - 1008.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. State Benefits for Veterans [980. - 999.80.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-4/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5d. Veterans Affairs Construction Act [996.13. - 996.21.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/division-4/chapter-6/article-5d"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1413.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Department of Veterans Affairs shall have a prior claim on any office space constructed pursuant to this article at the time of initial occupancy of the office space and at all times thereafter; provided, the department shall pay rentals as prescribed in Section <a href=\"/mvc/996.19\">996.19</a> for the space it occupies.</p>","text":"The Department of Veterans Affairs shall have a prior claim on any office space constructed pursuant to this article at the time of initial occupancy of the office space and at all times thereafter; provided, the department shall pay rentals as prescribed in Section 996.19 for the space it occupies.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/military-and-veterans-code/veterans-affairs-construction-act-996-17","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}